Forty Mile Scrub National Park
Park Tropical dry rainforest and conservation national park
A conservation park in Far North Queensland, Forty Mile Scrub protects dry rainforest and granite outcrops. Walks, camping and birdwatching draw visitors to its walking tracks and campgrounds.
Forty Mile Scrub National Park is a protected area in Queensland, Australia, established to conserve remnant scrub and woodland vegetation and distinctive rocky landforms. The park preserves pockets of dense vegetation and sandstone boulder country.
Short walking tracks and picnic spots provide access to scenic gullies and rock-strewn creeklines where seasonal pools form. The vegetation contrasts with surrounding open country and supports a variety of plants adapted to the scrub environment.
Created as a national park to protect a locally uncommon vegetation type and associated landforms, management focuses on conservation of remnant habitat and low-impact visitor access.
Situated inland in northern Queensland, the park lies within a regional rural landscape and is reached by sealed and unsealed roads from nearby towns and service centres.
- Conservation focus: The park protects a patch of rainforest-like scrub amid a predominantly dry region and contains short walking tracks and rock pools suitable for day visitors.
How to Get to Forty Mile Scrub National Park #
Reach the park by car via regional roads in far north Queensland; the park is remote-plan fuel and supplies ahead and consult Queensland Parks and Wildlife for access information.
Tips for Visiting Forty Mile Scrub National Park #
- Allow time for the rainforest walk and the rare Melaleuca woodlands-these are botanical highlights.
- Road access is on sealed roads but remote; check fuel and services in nearby towns before heading out.
- A guided walk with a park ranger is recommended for birdwatching and to learn about the park's geological history.
Best Time to Visit Forty Mile Scrub National Park #
Autumn through spring (April-September) generally offers the most comfortable conditions for visiting and hiking in the park.
Weather & Climate near Forty Mile Scrub National Park #
Forty Mile Scrub National Park's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) - Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) climate with hot summers (peaking in January) and mild winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 9°C to 32°C. Moderate rainfall (828 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the warmest month with highs of 31°C and lows of 19°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (202 mm).
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February
February is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (183 mm).
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March
March is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 18°C. Significant rainfall (119 mm).
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April
April is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm).
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May
May is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 13°C. Light rainfall.
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June
June is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 10°C. Light rainfall.
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July
July is the coolest month with highs of 23°C and lows of 9°C. Almost no rain.
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August
August is cool with highs of 25°C and lows of 10°C. Almost no rain.
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September
September is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 13°C. The driest month with just 5 mm.
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October
October is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 15°C. Light rainfall.
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November
November is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm).
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December
December is the warmest month with highs of 32°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (145 mm).
