Gadgarra National Park National Park
Wet rainforest park protecting ancient Gondwana remnant
Protected rainforest area on Queensland's Atherton Tablelands with walking tracks and birdwatching; visitors hike rainforest trails, see old trees and reach nearby waterfalls.
Gadgarra National Park at a Glance#
Tips for Visiting Gadgarra National Park#
- Bring insect repellent and a hat-the wet tropics mean sun and bugs in equal measure.
- Check access with Queensland Parks and local rangers; some sections are remote and may require permits or the right vehicle.
- Good binoculars and a camera with a macro lens pay off: the park's rainforest and fauna are subtle and often found near streams.
Best Time to Visit Gadgarra National Park#
Dry season is easiest for access; wet season is spectacular for waterfalls but can limit trail access.
Dry Season
May-October · 18-26°C (64-79°F)
Drier trails and fewer mosquitoes; best for walking and wildlife spotting.
Wet Season
November-April · 22-32°C (72-90°F)
Lush, dramatic waterfalls and bird song, but expect heavy rain and some track closures.
Weather & Climate near Gadgarra National Park#
Climate
Gadgarra National Park's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in January) and mild winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 13°C to 28°C. Heavy rainfall (3348 mm/year), wettest in May.
Air Quality:
AQI 23
Good
Best Time to Visit
SeptemberNovemberOctober
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
40°
Warmest Month
4°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Very Good | 20° - 28° | 24° | 270 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 3.8 m/s | 2.7 extreme | 12.9h |
| February | Good | 20° - 28° | 24° | 454 mm | partly cloudy | 88% | 2.7 m/s | 2.6 extreme | 12.6h |
| March | Very Good | 20° - 27° | 23° | 384 mm | partly cloudy | 89% | 4.1 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 12.1h |
| April | Very Good | 18° - 25° | 21° | 494 mm | partly cloudy | 88% | 4.4 m/s | 1.9 very high | 11.6h |
| May | Very Good | 16° - 23° | 19° | 635 mm | partly cloudy | 87% | 3.0 m/s | 1.5 high | 11.2h |
| June | Good | 14° - 21° | 17° | 408 mm | partly cloudy | 86% | 3.4 m/s | 1.2 high | 11.0h |
| July | Good | 13° - 20° | 16° | 184 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 3.1 m/s | 1.3 high | 11.1h |
| August | Very Good | 13° - 22° | 17° | 137 mm | some cloud | 79% | 3.7 m/s | 1.7 very high | 11.4h |
| September | Excellent | 15° - 23° | 19° | 68 mm | mostly sunny | 75% | 5.0 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 11.9h |
| October | Excellent | 17° - 26° | 21° | 89 mm | some cloud | 72% | 4.7 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 12.4h |
| November | Excellent | 18° - 27° | 23° | 74 mm | some cloud | 73% | 4.4 m/s | 2.7 extreme | 12.8h |
| December | Very Good | 19° - 28° | 24° | 151 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 3.8 m/s | 2.8 extreme | 13.0h |
