Cascade National Park Park

Remote New South Wales national park with waterfalls

A New South Wales reserve featuring eucalyptus woodland, walking tracks and seasonal cascades; locals and bushwalkers visit for short hikes, picnics and birdwatching.

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Cascade National Park at a Glance#

Hours: Daily sunrise-sunset

How to Get to Cascade National Park#

The park is reached from nearby coastal towns and is accessible by regional roads from Coffs Harbour and Port Macquarie. Check local maps for the park entrance and trailheads; public transport options are limited and a car is recommended.

Tips for Visiting Cascade National Park#

  • Check local bushfire alerts and park conditions before visiting in late summer.
  • Use marked walking tracks only - the park contains fragile habitats and some cliff areas are unstable.
  • Combine a visit with nearby coastal towns for services; the park has limited facilities.

Best Time to Visit Cascade National Park#

Autumn through spring generally offers more comfortable walking conditions and lower wildfire risk.

Autumn-spring
March-October · 10-22°C (50-72°F)
Cooler, clearer weather ideal for walking; fewer biting insects.
Summer
November-February · 18-30°C (64-86°F)
Warmer weather but higher chance of heat and thunderstorms.

Weather & Climate near Cascade National Park#

Climate

Cascade National Park's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in January) and cold winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 4°C to 24°C. Abundant rainfall (1867 mm/year), wettest in March.

Air Quality: AQI 37 Good
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
24°
Warmest Month
4°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January - 16° - 24° 20° 250 mm - - 3.7 m/s - -
February - 16° - 24° 20° 237 mm - - 4.2 m/s - -
March - 14° - 23° 18° 254 mm - - 3.3 m/s - -
April - 11° - 20° 16° 182 mm - - 3.4 m/s - -
May - 9° - 17° 13° 178 mm - - 3.5 m/s - -
June - 6° - 15° 8° 126 mm - - 3.5 m/s - -
July - 4° - 14° 7° 90 mm - - 3.4 m/s - -
August - 5° - 15° 8° 45 mm - - 3.5 m/s - -
September - 7° - 17° 12° 62 mm - - 3.6 m/s - -
October - 10° - 20° 15° 104 mm - - 3.9 m/s - -
November - 12° - 21° 17° 160 mm - - 3.7 m/s - -
December - 14° - 24° 19° 179 mm - - 3.7 m/s - -

Nearby Attractions to Cascade National Park#