Bowling Green Bay National Park Park
Wetland park featuring mangroves and coastal wetlands
Near Townsville, Bowling Green Bay National Park preserves tidal wetlands, mangroves and sandy islands; visitors come for birdwatching, boating and guided wetland tours.
Bowling Green Bay National Park at a Glance#
About Bowling Green Bay National Park#
Bowling Green Bay National Park is a coastal national park in northern Queensland, Australia, that protects extensive wetlands and estuarine systems. The park includes low-lying coastal plains, tidal flats and mangrove communities important for birdlife.
The park is notable for its wetland habitats which are used by migratory and resident waterbirds; large flat coastal areas are seasonally inundated. Access is generally by road from nearby coastal settlements and the area is used for birdwatching and limited bushwalking.
The park lies on Queensland’s northeast coast within the regional coastline south-east of Townsville, set among coastal plains and river deltas leading to the Coral Sea.
- Wetland habitats: Comprised mainly of coastal wetlands, saltmarsh and mangrove-lined estuaries that provide habitat for waders and other waterbirds.
Weather & Climate near Bowling Green Bay National Park#
Bowling Green Bay National Park's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with hot summers (peaking in January) and mild winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 13°C to 31°C. Abundant rainfall (1047 mm/year), wettest in February with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 24° - 31° | 28° | 233 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 24° - 31° | 27° | 267 mm | - | - | 4.1 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 23° - 31° | 27° | 144 mm | - | - | 4.2 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 20° - 29° | 25° | 48 mm | - | - | 4.3 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 18° - 27° | 23° | 50 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 14° - 25° | 20° | 20 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 13° - 25° | 19° | 15 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 14° - 26° | 20° | 24 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 17° - 27° | 22° | 20 mm | - | - | 4.2 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 19° - 29° | 24° | 43 mm | - | - | 4.6 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 22° - 31° | 26° | 70 mm | - | - | 4.3 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 23° - 31° | 27° | 113 mm | - | - | 4.2 m/s | - | - |