Culgoa National Park
Park Australian national park protecting semi-arid floodplain ecosystems
Part of the Murray-Darling floodplain, Culgoa National Park preserves river channels, red-gum woodlands and open plains; visitors come for 4WD touring, birdwatching, camping and wide outback skies.
How to Get to Culgoa National Park #
Culgoa National Park is remote and accessed via regional roads from towns such as Bourke and Walgett in north-west New South Wales; a high-clearance vehicle is often recommended. Check park alerts for seasonal access restrictions.
Tips for Visiting Culgoa National Park #
- Culgoa's remoteness means bring plenty of fuel and supplies; services are sparse in the region.
- Respect seasonal flooding on the Culgoa River-some tracks are impassable after heavy rain.
- Look for nocturnal wildlife on dusk drives; the park is known for wallabies and birdlife.
Best Time to Visit Culgoa National Park #
Best in cooler, drier months for wildlife viewing and to avoid seasonal floods that limit access.
Weather & Climate near Culgoa National Park #
Culgoa National Park's climate is classified as Hot Semi-Arid - Hot Semi-Arid climate with hot summers (peaking in January) and cool winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 5°C to 36°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.
January
January is the hottest month with highs of 36°C and lows of 22°C. The wettest month with 55 mm of rain.
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February
February is warm with highs of 34°C and lows of 21°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm).
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March
March is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 19°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm).
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April
April is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 7°C. Light rainfall.
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July
July is the coolest month with highs of 19°C and lows of 5°C. Light rainfall.
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August
August is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 6°C. The driest month with just 20 mm.
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September
September is cool with highs of 25°C and lows of 10°C. Light rainfall.
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October
October is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm).
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November
November is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm).
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December
December is warm with highs of 35°C and lows of 20°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm).
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