Cathedral Rock National Park
Park National park featuring dramatic sandstone rock formations
New South Wales park centered on a prominent sandstone formation called Cathedral Rock. Hikers use trails and lookouts; bushwalking and rock scrambling are common.
How to Get to Cathedral Rock National Park #
The park is accessed via regional roads from the nearest towns; consult the NSW National Parks website for precise directions and any seasonal road notices. The park is within reasonable driving distance from Northern Tablelands communities.
Tips for Visiting Cathedral Rock National Park #
- Check local park alerts for track closures after heavy rain-some climbs become slippery.
- Start early to avoid the mid-afternoon heat on exposed climbs.
- The Cathedral Rock formation is distinct from other national parks of similar names-follow local signage and maps.
Best Time to Visit Cathedral Rock National Park #
Autumn through spring offers the most comfortable walking conditions and clearer skies for photography.
Weather & Climate near Cathedral Rock National Park #
Cathedral Rock 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 1°C to 22°C. Abundant rainfall (1155 mm/year), wettest in January.
January
January is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (164 mm).
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February
February is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (137 mm).
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March
March is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (120 mm).
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April
April is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm).
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May
May is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 5°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm).
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June
June is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm).
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July
July is the coolest month with highs of 8°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm).
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August
August is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm).
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September
September is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm).
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November
November is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (112 mm).
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December
December is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (135 mm).
