Cudmore National Park
National Park Protected Queensland park preserving savanna and wetlands
Cudmore National Park in Queensland protects remote bushland; visitors travel there for off-grid hiking, wildlife observation and quiet backcountry camping in a sparsely visited landscape.
How to Get to Cudmore National Park #
Cudmore National Park is in inland Queensland. Access requires a reliable 4WD and planning; approach routes are along unsealed roads from the nearest regional service towns. Contact Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service for current access information and permits.
Tips for Visiting Cudmore National Park #
- Cudmore is remote - bring plenty of water, fuel and emergency supplies. Satellite communication is advised in case of vehicle trouble.
- A four-wheel-drive vehicle is essential; many park management authorities restrict access to prepared tracks.
- If birdwatching is the goal, dawn and dusk are most productive and quieter.
Best Time to Visit Cudmore National Park #
Visit in the dry season (roughly May-October) for safest access; wet months can close tracks and flood lowlands.
Weather & Climate near Cudmore National Park #
Cudmore 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 8°C to 34°C. Moderate rainfall (535 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the hottest month, feeling like 29°C. Regular rainfall (89 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 21°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (107 mm).
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March
March is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 20°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm).
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April
April is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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May
May is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 12°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 8°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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July
July is the coolest month with highs of 21°C and lows of 8°C. Light rainfall and clear sunny skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 9°C. Light rainfall and clear sunny skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 12°C. The driest month with just 10 mm and clear sunny skies.
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October
October is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and clear sunny skies.
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November
November is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 19°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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December
December is warm, feeling like 28°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm).