Dryander National Park
Park Queensland park protecting rainforest and coastal habitats
Rising above the Whitsunday plains, Dryander National Park protects Mount Dryander’s dry eucalypt forests. Visitors hike marked trails, watch for native birds and wallabies, and use nearby Proserpine as a base for the Whitsunday coast.
How to Get to Dryander National Park #
Drive from Bowen or Proserpine via local highways toward the Dryander ranges. The park is best accessed by car; check Queensland Parks & Wildlife Service maps for official entry points, trackheads and any required permits.
Tips for Visiting Dryander National Park #
- Hire a ranger-guided tour to access some of the park's rainforest and waterfall areas, which are on rougher tracks.
- Bring insect repellent in warmer months; some tracks cross humid rainforest pockets.
- 4WD access may be needed for some park entrances-check local road conditions.
Best Time to Visit Dryander National Park #
Best from late autumn to spring for comfortable hiking and safer road conditions; avoid heavy storm season.
Weather & Climate near Dryander National Park #
Dryander National Park's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with hot summers (peaking in January) and mild winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 14°C to 30°C. Abundant rainfall (1649 mm/year), wettest in February with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 23°C. Heavy rain (314 mm).
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February
February is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 23°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (408 mm).
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March
March is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 22°C. Heavy rain (294 mm).
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April
April is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (127 mm) and breezy conditions.
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May
May is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 18°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm).
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June
June is mild with highs of 22°C and lows of 15°C. The driest month with just 26 mm.
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July
July is the coolest month with highs of 21°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm).
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August
August is mild with highs of 22°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm).
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September
September is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 17°C. Light rainfall.
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October
October is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 19°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm).
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November
November is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 21°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm).
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December
December is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 22°C. Significant rainfall (164 mm).
