Crows Nest National Park
Park National park featuring rainforest escarpments and scenic waterfalls
Gorges, sandstone cliffs and a carved waterfall give Crows Nest National Park its walkable attractions; bushwalkers and picnickers come for short hikes, swimming holes and spring wildflowers.
How to Get to Crows Nest National Park #
Crows Nest National Park lies about 40-50 minutes north-west of Toowoomba and about two hours from Brisbane by car via the New England Highway and local roads. The town of Crows Nest provides the easiest access and local services.
Tips for Visiting Crows Nest National Park #
- Visit early in the morning to enjoy lookouts with fewer people; the park's cliffs catch morning light beautifully.
- Pack a map for the extensive walking tracks-some are steep and require good footwear.
- If coming from Brisbane, plan an overnight stay in the nearby town of Crows Nest to break the drive.
Best Time to Visit Crows Nest National Park #
Best from autumn through spring for walking and clear vistas; summer can be hot and stormy.
Weather & Climate near Crows Nest National Park #
Crows Nest National Park's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in January) and cool winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 5°C to 27°C. Moderate rainfall (913 mm/year).
January
January is the warmest month with highs of 27°C and lows of 17°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (126 mm).
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February
February is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 17°C. Significant rainfall (122 mm).
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March
March is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm).
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April
April is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm).
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July
July is the coolest month with highs of 16°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm).
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August
August is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm).
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November
November is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 14°C. Regular rainfall (89 mm).
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December
December is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C. Significant rainfall (120 mm).
