Conondale National Park
Park Rainforest and rugged ranges protecting diverse wildlife
Conondale National Park in Queensland protects rainforest and eucalypt ranges of the Sunshine Coast hinterland; visitors hike, camp and visit waterfalls and lookouts on established walking tracks.
How to Get to Conondale National Park #
Conondale is reached by road from the Bruce Highway; take the Maleny-Kenilworth Road (State Route 6) and follow signs to Conondale. The primary access points and parking are at Booloumba Creek picnic areas and the Conondale Gap day-use areas. The nearest larger town with services is Maleny (~40-60 minutes drive).
Tips for Visiting Conondale National Park #
- Drive via the Maleny-Kenilworth Road (State Route 6) and park at the Conondale Gap day-use areas to avoid long 4WD tracks.
- Bring binoculars for regent and pale-yellow robins - birdlife is best around dawn and dusk.
- The Conondale Range Circuit is rough and can be muddy after rain; check QPWS alerts on the park website before setting out.
Best Time to Visit Conondale National Park #
Best in spring and autumn for walking and birding; summer brings dramatic falls but also heat and leeches.
Weather & Climate near Conondale National Park #
Conondale National Park's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with warm summers (peaking in January) and cool winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 6°C to 26°C. Abundant rainfall (1394 mm/year), wettest in February.
January
January is the warmest month with highs of 26°C and lows of 17°C. Significant rainfall (168 mm).
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February
February is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 17°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (227 mm).
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March
March is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 16°C. Significant rainfall (182 mm).
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April
April is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 14°C. Significant rainfall (133 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (111 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm).
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July
July is the coolest month with highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm).
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August
August is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm).
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November
November is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 14°C. Significant rainfall (107 mm).
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December
December is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 16°C. Significant rainfall (153 mm).
