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.

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Crows Nest National Park at a Glance#

Website: https://parks.des.qld.gov.au/parks/crows-nest

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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.

Autumn-Spring
March-November · 10-25°C
Milder temperatures for walking; wildflowers in late winter and spring.
Summer
December-February · 20-30°C
Warmer with higher humidity and summer storms; expect heavier vegetation growth.

Weather & Climate near Crows Nest National Park#

Climate

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).

Air Quality: AQI 23 Good
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
27°
Warmest Month
5°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January - 17° - 27° 22° 126 mm - - 2.9 m/s - -
February - 17° - 26° 22° 122 mm - - 3.4 m/s - -
March - 16° - 25° 20° 79 mm - - 2.7 m/s - -
April - 13° - 23° 18° 64 mm - - 2.7 m/s - -
May - 10° - 19° 15° 78 mm - - 2.5 m/s - -
June - 6° - 16° 11° 43 mm - - 2.7 m/s - -
July - 5° - 16° 10° 46 mm - - 2.5 m/s - -
August - 6° - 17° 11° 32 mm - - 2.6 m/s - -
September - 8° - 20° 14° 39 mm - - 3.1 m/s - -
October - 11° - 23° 17° 75 mm - - 3.4 m/s - -
November - 14° - 25° 19° 89 mm - - 3.2 m/s - -
December - 16° - 27° 21° 120 mm - - 3.0 m/s - -