Cataract National Park
National Park Protected national park in New South Wales
A protected area in New South Wales with bushwalking tracks and river features; visited for hiking, waterfalls and eucalyptus woodland birdwatching.
How to Get to Cataract National Park #
Access is by car from regional centres; local signs and park rangers provide route and safety information. Some parts of the park are better reached on unsealed roads.
Tips for Visiting Cataract National Park #
- Check with local rangers for track conditions; Australian national parks can change access quickly after heavy rain.
- Bring insect repellent in warmer months - wetlands and riverine areas attract mosquitoes.
Best Time to Visit Cataract National Park #
Avoid the hottest summer months and the wet season for safer, more pleasant visits.
Weather & Climate near Cataract National Park #
Cataract National Park's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with warm summers (peaking in January) and cold winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 5°C to 26°C. Abundant rainfall (1062 mm/year), wettest in February.
January
January is the warmest month with highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C. Significant rainfall (141 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 16°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (144 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C. Significant rainfall (120 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm).
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July
July is the coolest month with highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm).
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August
August is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm).
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November
November is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. Regular rainfall (99 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 15°C. Significant rainfall (130 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
