Alton National Park
Park Remote Queensland national park with sandstone gorges
A protected area in southern Queensland, Alton National Park draws day-trippers for bush walks, native-vegetation remnants and quiet picnics among eucalyptus country rather than big tourist infrastructure.
How to Get to Alton National Park #
Alton National Park is accessed via regional roads in central Queensland. The nearest larger towns provide fuel and supplies; consult Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service for exact access tracks and road conditions before travelling.
Tips for Visiting Alton National Park #
- Check local Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service maps before you go-some tracks are informal and signage sparse.
- Plan for long drives between services-nearest fuel and resupply are in small regional towns.
- Carry a paper map: mobile reception can be unreliable in remote inland Queensland.
Best Time to Visit Alton National Park #
Best visited in the cooler months from April to September; summer can be very hot and bring heavy rains.
Weather & Climate near Alton National Park #
Alton National Park's climate is classified as Hot Semi-Arid - Hot Semi-Arid climate with hot summers (peaking in January) and cool winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 5°C to 34°C. Moderate rainfall (541 mm/year).
January
January is the warmest month with highs of 34°C and lows of 20°C. The wettest month with 79 mm of rain.
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February
February is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 20°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm).
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March
March is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm).
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April
April is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 6°C. The driest month with just 28 mm.
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July
July is the coolest month with highs of 18°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm).
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August
August is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 6°C. The driest month with just 28 mm.
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September
September is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm).
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October
October is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm).
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November
November is mild with highs of 31°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm).
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December
December is warm with highs of 34°C and lows of 19°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm).
