Deua National Park
Park Remote New South Wales park with coastal rainforests
In New South Wales, Deua National Park offers granite outcrops, river gorges and remote bushwalking routes; visitors camp, hike and look for wallabies and birdlife.
Deua National Park is a protected area on the South Coast of New South Wales that conserves rugged granite country, deep gorges and forested river valleys. The park is valued for its wilderness character and complex rocky terrain.
Visitors encounter granite tors, caves and river gorges with walking routes that range from short walks to multi-day bushwalks; camping is permitted in designated areas and the park is used for remote bushwalking and wildlife observation. The park supports native fauna and patches of intact native forest.
Deua was reserved to protect its unique granite landscapes, waterways and ecosystems and has been managed for conservation and limited recreational use. It contains areas of cultural significance for local Aboriginal communities and varied habitat types across elevation gradients.
The park sits inland from the south coast of New South Wales, Australia, in rugged country west of coastal towns and within driving distance of regional centres on the south coast.
- Notable wildlife and landscapes: Wild brumbies (feral horses) and remote granite gorges are among the park's distinctive wildlife and landscape features.
How to Get to Deua National Park #
Deua National Park is reached by road from towns such as Braidwood and Batemans Bay. Major access roads include the Kings Highway and local routes off the Princes Highway; several trailheads are signposted from these roads. The park is remote in parts, so private car or arranged transfers are most practical.
Tips for Visiting Deua National Park #
- Hire a local ranger guide for remote sections of the park like the Kiah or Wog Wog areas - tracks can be confusing and cell service is limited.
- Pack for river crossings if hiking the Corn Trail area; water levels rise quickly after rain.
- Visit Point Perpendicular and Pebbly Beach early for better chances of spotting kangaroos and seabirds without other visitors present.
Best Time to Visit Deua National Park #
Best in spring and autumn for walking and weather; avoid heavy rain seasons for safer track conditions.
Weather & Climate near Deua National Park #
Deua National Park's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in February) and cold winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 3°C to 24°C. Moderate rainfall (840 mm/year).
January
January is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm).
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February
February is the warmest month with highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C. Regular rainfall (89 mm).
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March
March is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (103 mm).
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April
April is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm).
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June
June is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm).
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July
July is the coolest month with highs of 13°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm).
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August
August is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm).
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November
November is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm).
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December
December is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm).
