Eurimbula National Park
Park Coastal park with dunes, wetlands and littoral rainforest
Eurimbula National Park on Queensland’s central coast protects coastal dunes, mangroves and rainforest near Round Hill Head; visitors camp, fish and walk beach and creek trails.
How to Get to Eurimbula National Park #
About 90-120 minutes’ drive north of Gladstone and roughly 4-5 hours by car north of Brisbane on the Bruce Highway (A1) then regional roads toward Agnes Water/1770. Access to many park sections is via unsealed roads; check local conditions and use a suitable vehicle.
Tips for Visiting Eurimbula National Park #
- Bring a tide chart if planning to explore beaches and tidal mangroves - sections of the park become tricky at high tide.
- Access roads are unsealed in places; a high-clearance vehicle helps, especially after rain.
- Camp only at marked sites; some creeks and dunes are delicate and closed to vehicles.
Best Time to Visit Eurimbula National Park #
Best visited in the cooler, drier months (autumn-winter) for hiking and camping; summer brings heat and sporadic showers.
Weather & Climate near Eurimbula National Park #
Eurimbula National Park's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in January) and mild winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 11°C to 29°C. Abundant rainfall (1105 mm/year), wettest in February.
January
January is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 22°C. Significant rainfall (177 mm).
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February
February is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 22°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (179 mm).
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March
March is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 21°C. Significant rainfall (121 mm).
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April
April is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 18°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm).
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May
May is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 16°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm).
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July
July is the coolest month with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm).
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August
August is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm).
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September
September is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm).
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October
October is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm).
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November
November is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (106 mm).
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December
December is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 22°C. Significant rainfall (114 mm).
