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.

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Byfield National Park at a Glance#

Address: Byfield National Park, Capricorn Coast region, Queensland, Australia

Website: https://parks.des.qld.gov.au/parks/byfield

Hours: Open 24/7 (managed by Queensland Parks)

Admission: No entry fee for day use; fees for camping and some facilities (Queensland Parks)

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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.

Dry season (Apr-Oct)
April-October · 15-28°C
Comfortable days for camping and swimming; fewer midges and lower rainfall.
Wet season (Nov-Mar)
November-March · 22-32°C
Higher rainfall and storms-some tracks and facilities may close.
Shoulder months (Mar-Apr, Oct-Nov)
March-April, October-November · 20-30°C
Variable conditions; quieter than peak holiday periods.

Weather & Climate near Byfield National Park#

Climate

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.

Air Quality: AQI 25 Good
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
30°
Warmest Month
11°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January - 22° - 30° 26° 181 mm - - 5.4 m/s - -
February - 22° - 30° 26° 196 mm - - 5.8 m/s - -
March - 21° - 29° 25° 147 mm - - 5.0 m/s - -
April - 19° - 27° 23° 110 mm - - 5.9 m/s - -
May - 16° - 25° 20° 113 mm - - 5.7 m/s - -
June - 13° - 22° 18° 51 mm - - 5.4 m/s - -
July - 11° - 22° 17° 58 mm - - 5.4 m/s - -
August - 12° - 24° 18° 43 mm - - 5.2 m/s - -
September - 14° - 26° 20° 21 mm - - 4.7 m/s - -
October - 17° - 28° 22° 54 mm - - 4.7 m/s - -
November - 19° - 29° 24° 76 mm - - 4.7 m/s - -
December - 21° - 30° 26° 124 mm - - 5.2 m/s - -