Clump Mountain National Park
Park Queensland national park preserving rainforest and cassowaries
Protected rainforest on Queensland’s Cassowary Coast, Clump Mountain National Park contains lowland rainforest known for cassowary habitat. People visit for short rainforest walks, birdwatching and nearby beaches.
A protected national park in coastal north Queensland that conserves remnant lowland rainforest on and around Clump Mountain. The park is managed for biodiversity and habitat protection.
Short rainforest walking tracks and viewpoints within a compact park area focused on conservation rather than large visitor facilities. The park is noted for dense rainforest vegetation and for being part of the broader Wet Tropics region.
Declared to protect remnant rainforest and key wildlife habitat, the park forms part of regional conservation efforts for species such as the southern cassowary. It has been managed under Queensland park authorities since its establishment as a protected area.
Located in the Cassowary Coast region of Queensland, near small coastal towns and beaches south of Cairns; the park sits close to the coastal strip between Innisfail and Mission Beach.
- Wildlife: Contains important lowland tropical rainforest that is habitat for the southern cassowary and other Wet Tropics species.
How to Get to Clump Mountain National Park #
Clump Mountain National Park is on the Cassowary Coast in Far North Queensland, approximately 15-25 minutes’ drive from Mission Beach/Silkwood depending on the access point. The park is reached by car via the Bruce Highway; use local roads to Silkwood or Clump Mountain access tracks. There is no public transport directly into the park; allow extra time for narrow, winding local roads.
Tips for Visiting Clump Mountain National Park #
- Start early to increase chances of cassowary sightings along the lowland rainforest trails.
- Bring insect repellent and long trousers; this is humid rainforest country and leeches or ticks can appear in damp groundcover.
- Use the Silkwood or Clump Mountain access points from the Bruce Highway-satellite reception can be patchy; download maps beforehand.
Best Time to Visit Clump Mountain National Park #
Clump Mountain National Park in Queensland protects remnant lowland tropical rainforest and important cassowary habitat; best visited in the dry months for hiking and wildlife viewing.
Weather & Climate near Clump Mountain National Park #
Clump Mountain National Park's climate is classified as Tropical Rainforest - Tropical Rainforest climate with hot summers (peaking in January) and mild winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 15°C to 30°C. Heavy rainfall (2344 mm/year), wettest in February with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C. Heavy rain (317 mm).
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February
February is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 22°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (397 mm).
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March
March is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 22°C. Heavy rain (361 mm).
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April
April is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 20°C. Heavy rain (303 mm) and breezy conditions.
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May
May is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 19°C. Heavy rain (292 mm).
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June
June is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 16°C. Significant rainfall (181 mm).
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July
July is mild with highs of 22°C and lows of 15°C. Significant rainfall (101 mm).
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August
August is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and breezy conditions.
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September
September is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm).
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October
October is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 19°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm).
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November
November is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 21°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm).
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December
December is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C. Significant rainfall (167 mm).
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