Dooragan National Park National Park
Coastal mountain park with rainforest and scenic lookouts
Near Laurieton on Australia's mid‑north coast, Dooragan National Park centers on North Brother Mountain, offering walking tracks, lookouts over the Tasman Sea and pockets of rainforest.
Dooragan National Park at a Glance#
How to Get to Dooragan National Park#
Located near Laurieton on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales. Drive via the Pacific Highway then local roads; parking is available at main trailheads. Public transport options are limited.
Tips for Visiting Dooragan National Park#
- Hike to the summit of North Brother (Dooragan) early in the morning for the best light and fewer people.
- Use the scenic lookout for whale or dolphin-spotting in season; binoculars improve sightings.
- Combine the visit with nearby coastal towns - parking at the main access points can fill on weekends.
Best Time to Visit Dooragan National Park#
Best in autumn through spring for comfortable walking and good visibility from the park's lookouts; weekends see higher visitor numbers.
Weather & Climate near Dooragan National Park#
Dooragan National Park's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in February) and cool winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 8°C to 26°C. Abundant rainfall (1615 mm/year), wettest in March.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Very Good | 18° - 26° | 22° | 174 mm | partly cloudy | 72% | 4.5 m/s | 2.6 extreme | 13.8h |
| February | Very Good | 18° - 26° | 22° | 182 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 4.9 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 13.1h |
| March | Very Good | 17° - 25° | 21° | 229 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 3.7 m/s | 1.7 very high | 12.1h |
| April | Very Good | 14° - 23° | 18° | 153 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 3.7 m/s | 1.2 high | 11.2h |
| May | Good | 12° - 20° | 16° | 150 mm | some cloud | 77% | 3.6 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 10.4h |
| June | Good | 9° - 18° | 13° | 146 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 4.0 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.0h |
| July | Very Good | 8° - 17° | 12° | 81 mm | some cloud | 77% | 3.9 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 10.2h |
| August | Very Good | 8° - 18° | 13° | 53 mm | some cloud | 71% | 4.1 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 10.9h |
| September | Very Good | 10° - 20° | 15° | 65 mm | some cloud | 67% | 4.2 m/s | 1.3 high | 11.8h |
| October | Very Good | 13° - 22° | 17° | 107 mm | partly cloudy | 67% | 4.5 m/s | 1.7 very high | 12.7h |
| November | Very Good | 15° - 23° | 19° | 140 mm | partly cloudy | 70% | 5.1 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 13.6h |
| December | Very Good | 17° - 25° | 21° | 135 mm | partly cloudy | 70% | 4.5 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 14.0h |
