Apudthama National Park
Park Remote Cape York national park with coastal ecosystems
A remote national park on Cape York’s northern coast protecting coastline, wetlands and savanna; adventurous visitors come for fishing, remote beaches and Indigenous cultural landscapes.
How to Get to Apudthama National Park #
Apudthama is remote. Access typically involves a flight to Weipa or other Cape York airstrips, then 4WD over unsealed roads and river crossings; some areas require boat access. Visitors should coordinate with Park management and local Indigenous ranger groups for permits and current access advice.
Tips for Visiting Apudthama National Park #
- Use a 4WD vehicle where tracks exist; many approaches are over sand and rough terrain.
- Plan sea and river crossings with a local operator-some areas are seasonally inaccessible during the wet season.
- Respect Indigenous cultural sites; Apudthama is managed in partnership with Traditional Owners and some areas are restricted.
Best Time to Visit Apudthama National Park #
The dry season (May-September) is the most practical time to visit for access and safer conditions; the wet season is spectacular but remote.
Weather & Climate near Apudthama National Park #
Apudthama National Park's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 20°C to 32°C. Abundant rainfall (1779 mm/year), wettest in January with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 24°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (427 mm).
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February
February is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 24°C. Heavy rain (369 mm).
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March
March is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 24°C. Heavy rain (353 mm).
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April
April is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 23°C. Significant rainfall (193 mm).
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May
May is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 22°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm).
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June
June is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 21°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm).
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July
July is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 20°C. Light rainfall.
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August
August is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 20°C. Light rainfall.
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September
September is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 21°C. The driest month with just 7 mm.
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October
October is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 22°C. Light rainfall.
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November
November is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 23°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm).
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December
December is the warmest month with highs of 32°C and lows of 24°C. Heavy rain (217 mm).
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