Churchill National Park Park

Small peri-urban national park near Melbourne, home to koalas

Near Melbourne, Churchill National Park offers walking trails through eucalypt woodland, picnic spots and opportunities to spot koalas along shaded tracks.

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Churchill National Park at a Glance#

Address: Churchill National Park, Victoria, Australia

Hours: Daily sunrise-sunset

Admission: Park fees may apply for certain activities or vehicle access

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How to Get to Churchill National Park#

Churchill National Park is approximately 30-50 minutes by car from central Melbourne depending on traffic. Local buses and trains serve nearby suburbs, with a short walk or taxi from stations to park entrances.

Tips for Visiting Churchill National Park#

  • Arrive before midday on weekends to secure parking at trailheads and picnic areas.
  • The park offers several short walking tracks and a longer loop for birdwatching-bring binoculars.
  • Roads into the park can be narrow; take care driving and watch for wildlife crossing.

Best Time to Visit Churchill National Park#

Spring and autumn offer the most comfortable walking weather and active wildlife.

Spring
September-November · 10-20°C
Wildflowers and breeding birds make spring a lively time in the park.
Autumn
March-May · 15-25°C
Milder temperatures and quieter trails; good for walking and picnics.

Weather & Climate near Churchill National Park#

Climate

Churchill National Park's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in February) and cold winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 6°C to 26°C. Moderate rainfall (925 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 28 Good
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
26°
Warmest Month
6°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January - 13° - 25° 19° 64 mm - - 4.6 m/s - -
February - 14° - 26° 20° 51 mm - - 4.6 m/s - -
March - 13° - 24° 18° 61 mm - - 4.4 m/s - -
April - 10° - 20° 15° 73 mm - - 4.2 m/s - -
May - 9° - 16° 13° 89 mm - - 4.4 m/s - -
June - 7° - 13° 8° 82 mm - - 5.0 m/s - -
July - 6° - 13° 7° 79 mm - - 4.4 m/s - -
August - 6° - 14° 8° 87 mm - - 4.4 m/s - -
September - 7° - 15° 11° 91 mm - - 5.2 m/s - -
October - 9° - 18° 14° 91 mm - - 5.1 m/s - -
November - 10° - 21° 15° 82 mm - - 5.0 m/s - -
December - 12° - 23° 18° 75 mm - - 5.0 m/s - -