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Yanchep National Park
Yanchep National Park is a national park in Australia, established in 1957, covering 28 km² (11 sq mi). It is the #526 largest of Australia's 912 national parks.
- Area
- 28 km²
- Established
- 1957
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- PER · 50 km
Nearest airports to Yanchep National Park
- 1 PER50 kmstraight line
- 2 GET322 kmstraight line
More about Yanchep National Park
Yanchep National Park is one of 912 national parks in Australia. It covers 28 km² (2,800 ha) — about 13.9 times the size of Monaco, making it the #526 largest national park in Australia (0% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1957, 69 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 Yanchep National Park
The closest airport is Perth International Airport (PER), about 50 km away — around 1 h 5 min by car; alternatively Geraldton Airport (GET, 322 km). Other national parks within reach include Yanchep National Park Precinct, Neerabup National Park (10 km²), Walyunga National Park (18 km²) and Avon Valley National Park (45 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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