Goongarrie National Park Park
Outback park preserving mulga woodlands and dunes
A remote park in Western Australia's interior. Characterised by woodland, salt lakes and red-soil country; visited by bushwalkers, birdwatchers and those travelling the outback routes.
Goongarrie National Park at a Glance#
How to Get to Goongarrie National Park#
Typically reached by road from the Goldfields Highway and local roads; a 4WD is recommended for many of the park’s tracks. Nearest service towns are some distance away-carry spare fuel, water, and a physical map.
Tips for Visiting Goongarrie National Park#
- Take a high-clearance vehicle-the park is accessed via unsealed tracks that can be rough after rain.
- Bring insect repellent and a paper map; mobile reception can be patchy inside the park.
- If planning multi-day bushwalking, register intentions with local authorities and check recent fire and weather alerts.
Best Time to Visit Goongarrie National Park#
Spring and autumn are the most comfortable for exploration; avoid the heat and fire-risk months in high summer.
Weather & Climate near Goongarrie National Park#
Goongarrie National Park's climate is classified as Hot Desert - Hot Desert climate with hot summers (peaking in January) and cool winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 5°C to 34°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 20° - 35° | 27° | 16 mm | - | - | 4.1 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 19° - 33° | 26° | 37 mm | - | - | 4.6 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 17° - 30° | 24° | 25 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 13° - 26° | 20° | 21 mm | - | - | 3.1 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 9° - 21° | 15° | 27 mm | - | - | 2.8 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 6° - 17° | 12° | 28 mm | - | - | 2.9 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 5° - 17° | 11° | 24 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 6° - 18° | 12° | 21 mm | - | - | 2.9 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 9° - 23° | 16° | 12 mm | - | - | 3.7 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 12° - 26° | 19° | 14 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 15° - 30° | 22° | 14 mm | - | - | 4.4 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 18° - 33° | 26° | 20 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |