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.

Dryander National Park at a Glance#

Address: Dryander National Park, Bowen region, Queensland, Australia

Website: https://parks.des.qld.gov.au/

Hours: Park access is generally unrestricted; visitor centres and guided programs follow local national park schedules.

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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.

Winter (June-August)

Jun-Aug · 15-25°C

Cooler, drier conditions ideal for walking and wildlife viewing.

Spring & Autumn (March-May, Sep-Nov)

Mar-May, Sep-Nov · 18-28°C

Pleasant conditions with fewer mid-summer insects.

Summer (December-February)

Dec-Feb · 25-33°C

Hotter, humid, and rainy-cyclone season can affect access.

Weather & Climate near Dryander National Park#

Climate

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.

Air Quality: AQI 20 Good

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

30°

Warmest Month

14°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

Month	Comfort	Temp	Feels	Rain	Sky	Humidity	Wind	UV	Daylight
January	-	23° - 30°	26°	314 mm	-	-	4.7 m/s	-	-
February	-	23° - 29°	26°	408 mm	-	-	4.1 m/s	-	-
March	-	22° - 28°	25°	294 mm	-	-	5.0 m/s	-	-
April	-	20° - 27°	24°	127 mm	-	-	6.0 m/s	-	-
May	-	18° - 24°	21°	92 mm	-	-	4.5 m/s	-	-
June	-	15° - 22°	19°	26 mm	-	-	3.8 m/s	-	-
July	-	14° - 21°	18°	31 mm	-	-	4.6 m/s	-	-
August	-	15° - 23°	19°	34 mm	-	-	4.9 m/s	-	-
September	-	17° - 25°	21°	27 mm	-	-	4.6 m/s	-	-
October	-	19° - 27°	23°	52 mm	-	-	4.4 m/s	-	-
November	-	21° - 28°	25°	80 mm	-	-	4.7 m/s	-	-
December	-	22° - 29°	26°	164 mm	-	-	4.5 m/s	-	-