Nullarbor National Park facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Nullarbor National ParkNullarbor, South Australia |
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IUCN Category VI (Managed Resource Protected Area)
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Nullarbor National Park, February 2008, when its extent included the continental coastline
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 Nullarbor National Park
Location in South Australia
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| Nearest town or city | Ceduna (SA) Eucla (WA) |
| Established | 31 May 1979 |
| Area | 323.10 km2 (124.7 sq mi) |
| Managing authorities | Department for Environment and Water |
| Website | Nullarbor National Park |
| See also | Protected areas of South Australia |
The Nullarbor National Park is a special protected area in South Australia, Australia. It's located in a place called Nullarbor. This park is about 887 kilometers (551 miles) west of Adelaide, the state capital. It's also about 400 kilometers (249 miles) west of Ceduna.
A protected area is a place where nature, wildlife, or historical items are kept safe. This helps to make sure they are not harmed or destroyed.
About Nullarbor National Park
The Nullarbor National Park was first created in 1979. It was much larger back then. In 2013, its size was changed. It went from about 5,781 square kilometers (2,232 square miles) to 323 square kilometers (125 square miles). This change happened because a new area, the Nullarbor Wilderness Protection Area, was created.
Today, the park has clear boundaries. To the west, it meets the border between Western Australia and South Australia. To the north, it borders the Nullarbor Regional Reserve. To the east and south, it is next to the Nullarbor Wilderness Protection Area.
Protecting the Park
The Nullarbor National Park is classified as an IUCN Category VI protected area. This means it is a protected area where people can use natural resources in a way that is sustainable. "Sustainable" means using resources carefully so they will still be there for future generations.
In 1980, the park was also listed on the Register of the National Estate. This register used to list places in Australia that were important for their natural or cultural value.
