Boorabbin National Park
Park Park protecting semi-arid bushland and granite outcrops
Boorabbin National Park along Western Australia’s Great Eastern Highway preserves granite outcrops, mulga scrub and wildflower displays; visitors camp, hike rocky trails and look for birdlife.
Boorabbin National Park is a protected area in Western Australia located on the inland side of the Darling Scarp along the Great Eastern Highway. It conserves native woodlands, granite outcrops and semi-arid landscapes typical of the Wheatbelt/Goldfields transition.
The park is noted for its granite hills and breakaways, wildflower displays in spring, birdwatching and short walking walks. Roadside access from the highway makes several viewpoints and picnic spots readily reachable.
Protected to conserve regional flora and fauna, the park also preserves cultural features associated with early transport routes across the WA interior. Visitor facilities are basic and focused on day use.
The park lies on the eastern approaches out of the Perth metropolitan area, approximately 320-350 km east of Perth and roughly 40-50 km west of Southern Cross, along the Great Eastern Highway.
- Distance from Perth: Located along the Great Eastern Highway corridor roughly 320-350 kilometres east of Perth and about 40-50 kilometres west of Southern Cross.
- Natural highlights: Known for granite outcrops, hundres of wildflower species in season, and stands of eucalyptus typical of the Goldfields region.
How to Get to Boorabbin National Park #
Boorabbin National Park is accessed by road from nearby centers in Western Australia; travel details depend on the chosen trailhead. Use regional maps and local park signage for the best routes.
Tips for Visiting Boorabbin National Park #
- Boorabin National Park has ironstone ranges and small hikes-check signage at the park entrance for recommended walks and current fire conditions.
- Drive carefully-the park's gravel roads can be corrugated and dusty; high-clearance vehicles improve comfort.
Best Time to Visit Boorabbin National Park #
Western Australian reserves are best visited in the cooler months and spring when wildflowers and milder temperatures make exploration pleasant.
Weather & Climate near Boorabbin National Park #
Boorabbin National Park's climate is classified as Hot Desert - Hot Desert climate with hot summers (peaking in January) and cool winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 4°C to 33°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.
January
January is the warmest month with highs of 33°C and lows of 17°C. The driest month with just 15 mm.
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February
February is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 17°C. Light rainfall.
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March
March is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 15°C. Light rainfall.
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April
April is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C. Light rainfall.
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May
May is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. The wettest month with 40 mm of rain.
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June
June is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm).
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July
July is the coolest month with highs of 16°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm).
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August
August is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 7°C. Light rainfall.
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October
October is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 10°C. Light rainfall.
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November
November is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 13°C. The driest month with just 15 mm.
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December
December is mild with highs of 31°C and lows of 15°C. Light rainfall.
