Ben Halls Gap National Park Park
New South Wales park of gorges and forests
Rugged reserve in New South Wales featuring escarpments, sandstone outcrops and bushwalking routes; visitors explore its remote tracks, rock formations and small camping spots.
Tips for Visiting Ben Halls Gap National Park#
- Consult the NSW National Parks site for up-to-date access information and track conditions before travelling-Ben Halls Gap is remote and can be affected by weather-related closures.
- Plan visits in dry conditions; unsealed access roads and forest tracks in this region are more reliable outside of the wet season.
- Expect minimal facilities and limited mobile coverage-treat this as a backcountry visit and confirm any permit or fire restrictions with the park service ahead of time.
Best Time to Visit Ben Halls Gap National Park#
Plan visits in spring or autumn for milder weather and better trail conditions; summer can be hotter and wetter.
Weather & Climate near Ben Halls Gap National Park#
Ben Halls Gap National Park's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in January) and cold winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 0°C to 24°C. Abundant rainfall (1070 mm/year), wettest in January.
January
January is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (128 mm).
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February
February is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm).
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March
March is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm).
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April
April is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm).
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May
May is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm).
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June
June is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 1°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm).
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July
July is the coolest month with highs of 9°C and lows of 0°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm).
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August
August is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm).
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September
September is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm).
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November
November is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (102 mm).
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December
December is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm).