Dulcie Range National Park
Park Protected desert park with rugged ranges and gorges
Remote in Australia’s Northern Territory, Dulcie Range National Park protects sandstone escarpments, gorges and spinifex country; visitors come for 4WD routes, bushwalking and remote outback landscapes.
How to Get to Dulcie Range National Park #
Access is by road from Alice Springs or Tennant Creek; the park is remote and some internal tracks require a high-clearance 4WD. Check the Northern Territory Parks website for current access conditions and permit requirements.
Tips for Visiting Dulcie Range National Park #
- Check vehicle access conditions with Northern Territory Parks-some roads require a 4WD and may be closed after rain.
- Bring insect repellent for the wet season-sandflies and mosquitoes can be significant.
- Plan long drives: the park is remote; ensure fuel, water and satellite communication for safety.
Best Time to Visit Dulcie Range National Park #
Best visited during the dry season (May-September) for reliable access and comfortable temperatures.
Weather & Climate near Dulcie Range National Park #
Dulcie Range National Park's climate is classified as Hot Desert - Hot Desert climate with hot summers (peaking in January) and cool winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 6°C to 37°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.
January
January is the hottest month with highs of 37°C and lows of 22°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm).
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February
February is hot with highs of 35°C and lows of 22°C. The wettest month with 67 mm of rain.
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March
March is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 20°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm).
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April
April is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 15°C. Light rainfall.
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May
May is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 11°C. Light rainfall.
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June
June is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 7°C. Light rainfall.
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July
July is the coolest month with highs of 20°C and lows of 6°C. Light rainfall.
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August
August is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 8°C. The driest month with just 7 mm.
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September
September is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 12°C. The driest month with just 7 mm.
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October
October is mild with highs of 32°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall.
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November
November is warm with highs of 34°C and lows of 19°C. Light rainfall.
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December
December is hot with highs of 36°C and lows of 21°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm).
