Ferntree Creek National Park

How to Get to Ferntree Creek National Park #

The park is accessed from regional roads in southeastern Queensland; the nearest towns provide the best bases. Expect unsealed access roads and limited facilities; a car is recommended.

Tips for Visiting Ferntree Creek National Park #

Carry insect repellent in warmer months; subtropical Queensland bushland can be mosquito-heavy after rain.
Bring a topographic map or GPS - some tracks are unmarked and mobile service is intermittent.
Avoid visiting during the wet season when tracks can become impassable.

Best Time to Visit Ferntree Creek National Park #

Best in the dry season for safer, more pleasant hiking conditions.

Dry season

May-October · 60-80°F (16-27°C)

Cooler, drier conditions are best for walking and spotting wildlife.

Wet season

November-April · 70-95°F (21-35°C)

Heavy rains and thunderstorms; some areas may be closed.

Weather & Climate near Ferntree Creek National Park #

Climate

Ferntree Creek National Park's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in January) and cool winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 9°C to 30°C. Abundant rainfall (1616 mm/year), wettest in February.

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

30°

Warmest Month

9°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C. Heavy rain (213 mm).

Comfort

25°

Feels Like Warm

25°C

Temperature

20° – 30°

Weather

213 mm

Rainfall

3.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

February

February is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 20°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (257 mm).

Comfort

25°

Feels Like Warm

25°C

Temperature

20° – 29°

Weather

257 mm

Rainfall

3.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

March

March is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (193 mm).

Comfort

24°

Feels Like Mild

24°C

Temperature

19° – 28°

Weather

193 mm

Rainfall

3.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

April

April is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C. Significant rainfall (162 mm).

Comfort

21°

Feels Like Mild

21°C

Temperature

16° – 26°

Weather

162 mm

Rainfall

3.9 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

May

May is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C. Significant rainfall (153 mm).

Comfort

19°

Feels Like Mild

19°C

Temperature

13° – 24°

Weather

153 mm

Rainfall

2.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

June

June is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm).

Comfort

16°

Feels Like Cool

16°C

Temperature

10° – 21°

Weather

76 mm

Rainfall

3.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

July

July is the coolest month with highs of 21°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm).

Comfort

15°

Feels Like Cool

15°C

Temperature

9° – 21°

Weather

95 mm

Rainfall

3.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

August

August is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm).

Comfort

16°

Feels Like Cool

16°C

Temperature

9° – 22°

Weather

48 mm

Rainfall

3.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

September

September is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm).

Comfort

18°

Feels Like Mild

18°C

Temperature

12° – 25°

Weather

43 mm

Rainfall

3.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

October

October is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. Significant rainfall (101 mm).

Comfort

20°

Feels Like Mild

20°C

Temperature

14° – 27°

Weather

101 mm

Rainfall

2.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

November

November is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C. Significant rainfall (111 mm).

Comfort

22°

Feels Like Mild

22°C

Temperature

17° – 28°

Weather

111 mm

Rainfall

3.4 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

December

December is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (164 mm).

Comfort

24°

Feels Like Warm

24°C

Temperature

19° – 29°

Weather

164 mm

Rainfall

4.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

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