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Wyrrabalong National Park

Wyrrabalong National Park is a national park in Australia, established in 2005, covering 5.8 km² (2 sq mi). It is the #725 largest of Australia's 912 national parks.

Area
5.8 km²
Established
2005
IUCN
II: National Park
Nearest airport
SYD · 67 km
Wyrrabalong National Park
Photo: Doug Beckers from Macmasters Beach, Australia · CC BY-SA 2.0

Nearest airports to Wyrrabalong National Park

  1. 1
    Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Flag of AustraliaSydney (Mascot), Australia Airports in AustraliaTransfers & Meet & Greet →
    SYD67 kmstraight line
  2. 2
    Newcastle Airport Flag of AustraliaWilliamtown, Australia Airports in AustraliaTransfers & Meet & Greet →
    NTL75 kmstraight line
  3. 3
    Bathurst Airport Flag of AustraliaBathurst, Australia Airports in Australia
    BHS170 kmstraight line

More about Wyrrabalong National Park

Wyrrabalong National Park is one of 912 national parks in Australia. It covers 5.8 km² (581 ha) — about 2.9 times the size of Monaco, making it the #725 largest national park in Australia (0% of the country's national park area).

History and protection

The park was established in 2005, 21 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 Wyrrabalong National Park

The closest airport is Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD), about 67 km away — around 1 h 27 min by car; alternatively Newcastle Airport (NTL, 75 km). Other national parks within reach include Bouddi National Park (16 km²), Brisbane Water National Park (120 km²), Popran National Park (40 km²) and Wallarah National Park (2 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.

Frequently asked questions

How big is Wyrrabalong National Park?

5.8 km² — about 581 hectares or 2 square miles.

When was Wyrrabalong National Park established?

In 2005 — 21 years ago.

What is the nearest airport to Wyrrabalong National Park?

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD), about 67 km away in a straight line.

What protection category is Wyrrabalong National Park?

It is listed under IUCN category II: National Park of the IUCN protected area categories.

Data: Wikidata (CC0), English Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons.