Cape Range (South) National Park
National Park National park with rugged ranges and coastal landscapes
South Cape Range National Park sits on Western Australia’s Ningaloo coast, noted for limestone ridges, deep gorges, red escarpments and access to Ningaloo Reef-snorkeling, reef kayaking and wildlife watching draw visitors.
Cape Range (South) National Park is the southern portion of Cape Range National Park on the North West Cape of Western Australia, protecting rugged limestone ranges, gorges and arid coastal plains adjacent to the Ningaloo coastline.
The range is a karst landscape carved from ancient limestone; the area has long been used by Indigenous peoples of the region and later incorporated into the national park to protect its geology, flora and fauna. Management has focused on conserving terrestrial habitats in proximity to the protected Ningaloo reef systems offshore.
Situated on the North West Cape of Western Australia, the southern park area sits near the town of Exmouth on the peninsula’s western side and borders parts of the Ningaloo coastline.
- Access: Located on the North West Cape, the park lies adjacent to the Ningaloo Marine Park and is commonly accessed from the town of Exmouth.
- Best time to visit: Best visited in the dry months when inland tracks and gorges are most accessible and marine conditions for nearby snorkeling are calmer.
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Cape Range (South) National Park's climate is classified as Hot Desert - Hot Desert climate with hot summers (peaking in February) and mild winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 11°C to 36°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is hot, feeling like 32°C. Light rainfall.
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February
February is the hottest month, feeling like 34°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm).
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March
March is hot, feeling like 31°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm).
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April
April is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 19°C. Light rainfall.
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May
May is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 12°C. The wettest month with 45 mm of rain.
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July
July is the coolest month with highs of 24°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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August
August is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 11°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 13°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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October
October is mild with highs of 31°C and lows of 15°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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November
November is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 17°C. The driest month with just 2 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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December
December is hot, feeling like 29°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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