Bladensburg National Park

Park Protected savanna and wetlands in central Queensland

Outback national park in central Queensland offering red‑earth plains, walking tracks, camping and opportunities to see kangaroos and other native wildlife.

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Bladensburg National Park
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How to Get to Bladensburg National Park #

Bladensburg National Park sits off the Diamantina Developmental Road in inland Queensland, roughly a few hours’ drive from Winton. Access requires a sealed or well-graded dirt road depending on the season; check with Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service for current conditions.

Tips for Visiting Bladensburg National Park #

  • Check road conditions before visiting; access can be rough and a high-clearance vehicle may be required.
  • Bring sun protection: inland Queensland can be surprisingly harsh even when the coast is milder.
  • If planning to camp, reserve sites in advance where possible - some popular spots are booked by local groups.

Best Time to Visit Bladensburg National Park #

Remote national park in western Queensland; dry season is generally the most practical time for visits.

Dry season
April-September · 10-25°C
Cooler, drier weather; best for walking and wildlife viewing.
Wet season
October-March · 20-32°C
Heavy rains can close roads and flood low-lying areas; lush but less accessible.

Weather & Climate near Bladensburg National Park #

Climate

Bladensburg National Park's climate is classified as Hot Semi-Arid - Hot Semi-Arid climate with very hot summers (peaking in January) and mild winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 9°C to 37°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
37°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the hottest month with highs of 37°C and lows of 24°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm).

Comfort

30°
Feels Like Hot
30°C
Temperature
24° 37°

Weather

85 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm

February

February is hot with highs of 36°C and lows of 24°C. The wettest month with 96 mm of rain.

Comfort

30°
Feels Like Hot
30°C
Temperature
24° 36°

Weather

96 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm

March

March is warm with highs of 34°C and lows of 21°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm).

Comfort

28°
Feels Like Warm
28°C
Temperature
21° 34°

Weather

49 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm

April

April is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 18°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
18° 31°

Weather

21 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm

May

May is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 14°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
14° 27°

Weather

25 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm

June

June is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 10°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
10° 23°

Weather

10 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm

July

July is the coolest month with highs of 23°C and lows of 9°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
23°

Weather

17 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm

August

August is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 11°C. The driest month with just 7 mm.

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
11° 26°

Weather

7 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm

September

September is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 14°C. Almost no rain.

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
14° 30°

Weather

8 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

October

October is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 18°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

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

Weather

22 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is hot with highs of 36°C and lows of 21°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm).

Comfort

29°
Feels Like Hot
29°C
Temperature
21° 36°

Weather

37 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is hot with highs of 37°C and lows of 23°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm).

Comfort

30°
Feels Like Hot
30°C
Temperature
23° 37°

Weather

53 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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