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West Cooroy National Park
West Cooroy National Park is a national park in Australia, established in 2023, covering 12 km² (4 sq mi). It is the #655 largest of Australia's 912 national parks.
- Area
- 12 km²
- Established
- 2023
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- MCY · 27 km
Nearest airports to West Cooroy National Park
- 1 MCY27 kmstraight line
- 2 BNE104 kmstraight line
- 3 HVB129 kmstraight line
More about West Cooroy National Park
West Cooroy National Park is one of 912 national parks in Australia. It covers 12 km² (1,150 ha) — about 5.7 times the size of Monaco, making it the #655 largest national park in Australia (0% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 2023, 3 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 Cooroy National Park
The closest airport is Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY), about 27 km away — around 35 minutes by car; alternatively Brisbane International Airport (BNE, 104 km). Other national parks within reach include Tuchekoi National Park (4 km²), Mapleton Falls National Park (0 km²), Tewantin National Park (32 km²) and Mount Pinbarren National Park (0 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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