Blackbraes National Park

Park Remote Queensland park of highlands and eucalypt woodlands

Remote Queensland park of tablelands and open woodland offering rugged bushland and wildlife viewing; visitors reach it for four-wheel-drive access, birdwatching and solitary walks.

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Blackbraes National Park
-19.2290, 144.0428
Open daily
Free (no entrance fee)

Tips for Visiting Blackbraes National Park #

  • Plan your visit during the dry season (generally the May-October window) and treat access as remote - many routes into the park are unsealed and become difficult or impassable after heavy rain.
  • Expect minimal facilities and limited mobile coverage; bring a detailed map, tell someone your plans, and use a high‑clearance vehicle if you need to drive unsealed roads into the park.

Best Time to Visit Blackbraes National Park #

Blackbraes National Park is easiest to visit in the dry season (May-October) when roads and trails are most accessible.

Dry season
May-October · 15-30°C
Cooler, drier and with better road and trail access - the most reliable time for visits and wildlife viewing.
Wet season
November-April · 20-35°C
Hotter with heavy rains; tracks can become flooded or impassable and some areas may be closed.

Weather & Climate near Blackbraes National Park #

Climate

Blackbraes National Park's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) - Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) climate with hot summers (peaking in December) and mild winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 9°C to 32°C. Moderate rainfall (775 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
33°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 20°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (217 mm).

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
20° 32°

Weather

217 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (177 mm).

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
20° 31°

Weather

177 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm).

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
18° 30°

Weather

91 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
16° 28°

Weather

27 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 13°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
13° 25°

Weather

15 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm

June

June is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C. Almost no rain.

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
10° 22°

Weather

9 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm

July

July is the coolest month with highs of 22°C and lows of 9°C. Almost no rain.

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
22°

Weather

7 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm

August

August is cool with highs of 25°C and lows of 10°C. The driest month with just 4 mm.

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
10° 25°

Weather

4 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

September

September is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 13°C. Almost no rain.

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
13° 28°

Weather

8 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

October

October is mild with highs of 31°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
16° 31°

Weather

24 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm).

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
18° 32°

Weather

66 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is the warmest month with highs of 32°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (130 mm).

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
19° 33°

Weather

130 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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