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Wapma Thura–Southern Flinders Ranges National Park
Wapma Thura–Southern Flinders Ranges National Park is a national park in Australia, established in 2021, covering 87 km² (34 sq mi). It is the #358 largest of Australia's 912 national parks.
- Area
- 87 km²
- Established
- 2021
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- WYA · 57 km
Nearest airports to Wapma Thura–Southern Flinders Ranges National Park
- 1 WYA57 kmstraight line
- 2 PUG70 kmstraight line
- 3 ADL216 kmstraight line
More about Wapma Thura–Southern Flinders Ranges National Park
Wapma Thura–Southern Flinders Ranges National Park is one of 912 national parks in Australia. It covers 87 km² (8,696 ha) — about 83% of the size of Paris, making it the #358 largest national park in Australia (0% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 2021, 5 years ago — the first national parks in Australia date back to 1898. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Wapma Thura–Southern Flinders Ranges National Park
The closest airport is Whyalla Airport (WYA), about 57 km away — around 1 h 14 min by car; alternatively Port Augusta Airport (PUG, 70 km). Other national parks within reach include Mambray Creek National Park, Alligator Gorge National Park, Mount Remarkable National Park (106 km²) and Clements Gap Conservation Park (8 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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