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West Cape Howe National Park
West Cape Howe National Park is a national park in Australia, established in 1987, covering 35 km² (14 sq mi). It is the #487 largest of Australia's 912 national parks.
- Area
- 35 km²
- Established
- 1987
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- ALH · 27 km
Nearest airports to West Cape Howe National Park
- 1 ALH27 kmstraight line
More about West Cape Howe National Park
West Cape Howe National Park is one of 912 national parks in Australia. It covers 35 km² (3,500 ha) — about 59% of the size of Manhattan, making it the #487 largest national park in Australia (0% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1987, 39 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 West Cape Howe National Park
The closest airport is Albany Airport (ALH), about 27 km away — around 35 minutes by car. Other national parks within reach include Torndirrup National Park (40 km²), Mount Lindesay National Park (395 km²), William Bay National Park (17 km²) and Gull Rock National Park (21 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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