National Park · Australia
Washpool National Park
Washpool National Park is a national park in Australia, covering 68,485 acres (27,715 ha), established in 1983.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Australia |
| Area | 68,485 acres (27,715 ha) |
| Established | 1983 |
| Coordinates | 29.3650° S, 152.3344° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Washpool National Park
The Washpool National Park is a protected national park located in the New England region of New South Wales, Australia. The 58,678-hectare (145,000-acre) park is situated approximately 520 kilometres (320 mi) north of Sydney, inland from Grafton, and is one of the largest uncut forests in New South Wales. The park has two campgrounds and is managed by the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service. It was established in 1983 to preserve the significant plant and animal populations found in the Washpool and Gibraltar Range forests.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
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Airports near this park
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- Gold Coast Airport (OOL) · Gold Coast, Australia · 109.1 miles away
- Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport (WTB) · Toowoomba, Australia · 129.1 miles away
- Brisbane International Airport (BNE) · Brisbane, Australia · 144.9 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Washpool National Park?
Washpool National Park is in Australia (29.3650° S, 152.3344° E).
When was Washpool National Park established?
Washpool National Park was established in 1983, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Washpool National Park?
Washpool National Park covers 68,485 acres (27,715 ha).
Sources
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2096005 — Wikidata (CC0) — name, country, coordinates, area, established year, highest point where stated.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washpool_National_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).