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Wuthara Island National Park (Cape York Peninsula Aboriginal Land)
Wuthara Island National Park (Cape York Peninsula Aboriginal Land) is a national park in Australia, established in 1990, covering 1.1 km² (0 sq mi). It is the #810 largest of Australia's 912 national parks.
- Area
- 1.1 km²
- Established
- 1990
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- IRG · 57 km
Nearest airports to Wuthara Island National Park (Cape York Peninsula Aboriginal Land)
- 1 IRG57 kmstraight line
- 2 CUQ167 kmstraight line
- 3 WEI167 kmstraight line
More about Wuthara Island National Park (Cape York Peninsula Aboriginal Land)
Wuthara Island National Park (Cape York Peninsula Aboriginal Land) is one of 912 national parks in Australia. It covers 1.1 km² (109 ha) — about 54% of the size of Monaco, making it the #810 largest national park in Australia (0% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1990, 36 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 Wuthara Island National Park (Cape York Peninsula Aboriginal Land)
The closest airport is Lockhart River Airport (IRG), about 57 km away — around 1 h 14 min by car; alternatively Coen Airport (CUQ, 167 km). Other national parks within reach include Mitirinchi Island National Park (Cape York Peninsula Aboriginal Land) (0 km²), Piper Islands National Park (0 km²), Ma'alpiku Island National Park (Cape York Peninsula Aboriginal Land) (0 km²) and Kutini-Payamu National Park (346 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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