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.

Alton National Park at a Glance#

Website: https://parks.des.qld.gov.au

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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.

Autumn-spring (milder)
April-September · 10-25°C
Drier, cooler conditions preferable for walking and wildlife viewing.
Summer (hot, wet)
December-March · 20-35°C
High temperatures and seasonal storms; some roads may be impassable.

Weather & Climate near Alton National Park#

Climate

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).

Air Quality: AQI 23 Good
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
34°
Warmest Month
5°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January - 21° - 34° 27° 79 mm - - 3.1 m/s - -
February - 20° - 33° 27° 57 mm - - 2.8 m/s - -
March - 18° - 31° 25° 45 mm - - 2.5 m/s - -
April - 14° - 28° 21° 34 mm - - 2.3 m/s - -
May - 10° - 23° 16° 40 mm - - 2.1 m/s - -
June - 6° - 19° 13° 28 mm - - 1.9 m/s - -
July - 5° - 19° 12° 35 mm - - 2.0 m/s - -
August - 6° - 21° 13° 28 mm - - 2.3 m/s - -
September - 10° - 25° 17° 30 mm - - 2.8 m/s - -
October - 14° - 28° 21° 46 mm - - 2.9 m/s - -
November - 17° - 31° 24° 53 mm - - 2.9 m/s - -
December - 19° - 34° 27° 66 mm - - 3.0 m/s - -