Ferntree Creek National Park Park
National park with rainforests and creek systems
Ferntree Creek National Park at a Glance#
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.
Air Quality:
AQI 23
Good
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
30°
Warmest Month
9°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 20° - 30° | 25° | 213 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 20° - 29° | 25° | 257 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 19° - 28° | 24° | 193 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 16° - 26° | 21° | 162 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 13° - 24° | 19° | 153 mm | - | - | 2.8 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 10° - 21° | 16° | 76 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 9° - 21° | 15° | 95 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 9° - 22° | 16° | 48 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 12° - 25° | 18° | 43 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 14° - 27° | 20° | 101 mm | - | - | 2.9 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 17° - 28° | 22° | 111 mm | - | - | 3.4 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 19° - 29° | 24° | 164 mm | - | - | 4.1 m/s | - | - |
