Cape Upstart National Park
Park Peninsula park with Aboriginal heritage and beaches
A sandy peninsula north of Bowen, Cape Upstart combines beaches, tidal flats and small dunes with camping, angling opportunities and recognized Indigenous cultural sites.
How to Get to Cape Upstart National Park #
By car/4WD: Access via regional highways from Ayr/Home Hill; internal park tracks can be sandy and remote - a high-clearance vehicle is often necessary. By boat: Coastal approaches are possible but subject to weather and tidal conditions.
Tips for Visiting Cape Upstart National Park #
- Plan for remote conditions - fuel, food and services are limited near Cape Upstart.
- Watch tidal charts and local advice if exploring mangroves and beaches; some sections are remote with limited rescue options.
- Local Indigenous cultural sites are present - respect signage and restrictions and consider an Indigenous-guided tour for interpretation.
Best Time to Visit Cape Upstart National Park #
Best visited in the dry season for safer, more comfortable access.
Weather & Climate near Cape Upstart National Park #
Cape Upstart National Park's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) - Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) climate with hot summers (peaking in January) and mild winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 13°C to 29°C. Abundant rainfall (1052 mm/year), wettest in January with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 21°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (229 mm).
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February
February is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 21°C. Significant rainfall (199 mm).
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March
March is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (185 mm).
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April
April is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 19°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm).
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May
May is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm).
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July
July is the coolest month with highs of 20°C and lows of 13°C. Light rainfall.
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August
August is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 13°C. Light rainfall.
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September
September is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 15°C. The driest month with just 13 mm.
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October
October is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 17°C. Light rainfall.
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November
November is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 19°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm).
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December
December is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (142 mm).
