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.

Spring (Sept-Nov)
Sept-Nov · 10-25°C
Wildflowers and milder conditions make bushwalking pleasant.
Autumn (Mar-May)
Mar-May · 15-30°C
Cooling from summer heat; afternoons can still be warm but mornings are fresh.
Winter (Jun-Aug)
Jun-Aug · 0-15°C
Chilly nights and clear skies-good for solitude but bring warm layers.

Weather & Climate near Goongarrie National Park#

Climate

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.

Air Quality: AQI 18 Good
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
35°
Warmest Month
5°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
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 - -