Byfield National Park
Park Coastal park with mangroves and heathland ecosystems
A coastal Queensland park north of Yeppoon with sand dunes, paperbark wetlands and open eucalypt forest; Byfield National Park suits camping, 4WD access, walking and birdwatching.
How to Get to Byfield National Park #
Byfield is a drive from Rockhampton (approx. 1-1.5 hours); follow local routes toward Yeppoon and then inland access roads to the Byfield area. Some roads are unsealed-check conditions in wet weather.
Tips for Visiting Byfield National Park #
- Byfield is popular with locals for camping-book sites in holiday periods to secure a spot
- Swim in designated areas and heed crocodile warnings in upstream or brackish waters
- The rainforest sections are best explored on foot early in the morning when wildlife activity is highest
Best Time to Visit Byfield National Park #
Autumn to early spring (dry season) is best for weather and beach access.
Weather & Climate near Byfield National Park #
Byfield National Park's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in January) and mild winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 11°C to 30°C. Abundant rainfall (1174 mm/year), wettest in February.
January
January is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C. Significant rainfall (181 mm).
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February
February is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (196 mm).
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March
March is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 21°C. Significant rainfall (147 mm).
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April
April is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (110 mm).
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May
May is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 16°C. Significant rainfall (113 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm).
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July
July is the coolest month with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm).
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August
August is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm).
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September
September is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. The driest month with just 21 mm.
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October
October is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm).
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November
November is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 19°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm).
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December
December is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 21°C. Significant rainfall (124 mm).
