Capertee National Park
National Park National park in NSW protecting canyon landscapes
In central New South Wales, Capertee National Park protects sandstone escarpments and broad valleys. Birdwatchers and hikers come for canyon scenery, cliff-top viewpoints and bushwalking routes.
How to Get to Capertee National Park #
Capertee National Park is accessed from the Oberon-Mudgee region (New South Wales). The nearest sealed roads approach from Lithgow or Mudgee; expect some gravel roads to reach trailheads and lookouts. A 4WD is useful for the more remote sections, and local information centres in Lithgow or Mudgee can provide current track conditions.
Tips for Visiting Capertee National Park #
- Bring a spotting scope: the Capertee Valley is famed among birders for species that are otherwise hard to find in eastern Australia.
- Early morning light reveals the ochre and sandstone layers in the escarpments better than midday glare.
Best Time to Visit Capertee National Park #
Capertee National Park is best visited outside the peak summer months when temperatures are more comfortable and access is easier.
Weather & Climate near Capertee National Park #
Capertee National Park's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in January) and cold winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 3°C to 28°C. Moderate rainfall (663 mm/year).
January
January is the warmest month with highs of 28°C and lows of 15°C. The wettest month with 84 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm).
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June
June is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is the coolest month with highs of 13°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm).
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August
August is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
