Goulburn River National Park

Park Riverside national park in New South Wales

In central New South Wales, Goulburn River National Park preserves river red gum corridors, sandstone gorges, and campsites-used for canoeing, fishing, bushwalking, and birdwatching.

How to Get to Goulburn River National Park #

The park has several access points from towns such as Merriwa and Mudgee; drive via sealed and unsealed roads and check the National Parks NSW site for trailheads and access conditions.

Tips for Visiting Goulburn River National Park #

Bring insect repellent in summer - riverine areas attract midges and mosquitoes.
Some tracks are remote - allow extra time and let local rangers know of planned longer hikes.
Combine river walks with a visit to nearby Goulburn River Lookout for sweeping valley views.

Best Time to Visit Goulburn River National Park #

Spring and autumn are most comfortable; watch for summer heat and possible flooding after heavy rains.

Autumn

Mar-May · 12-26°C

Great time for walking and birdwatching with cooler daytime temperatures.

Spring

Sep-Nov · 10-25°C

Wildflowers and higher river flows in some tributaries.

Weather & Climate near Goulburn River National Park #

Climate

Goulburn River National Park's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in January) and cold winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 4°C to 29°C. Moderate rainfall (644 mm/year).

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

29°

Warmest Month

4°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 17°C. The wettest month with 94 mm of rain.

Comfort

23°

Feels Like Mild

23°C

Temperature

17° – 29°

Weather

94 mm

Rainfall

3.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

February

February is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm).

Comfort

23°

Feels Like Mild

23°C

Temperature

17° – 28°

Weather

61 mm

Rainfall

2.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

March

March is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm).

Comfort

20°

Feels Like Mild

20°C

Temperature

15° – 26°

Weather

56 mm

Rainfall

2.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

April

April is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm).

Comfort

17°

Feels Like Cool

17°C

Temperature

11° – 22°

Weather

40 mm

Rainfall

2.1 m/s

Wind

Calm

May

May is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm).

Comfort

13°

Feels Like Cool

13°C

Temperature

8° – 18°

Weather

48 mm

Rainfall

2.1 m/s

Wind

Calm

June

June is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm).

Comfort

10°

Feels Like Cold

10°C

Temperature

5° – 15°

Weather

35 mm

Rainfall

2.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

July

July is the coolest month with highs of 14°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm).

Comfort

9°

Feels Like Cold

9°C

Temperature

4° – 14°

Weather

46 mm

Rainfall

2.3 m/s

Wind

Calm

August

August is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm).

Comfort

10°

Feels Like Cool

10°C

Temperature

4° – 16°

Weather

39 mm

Rainfall

2.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

September

September is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm).

Comfort

13°

Feels Like Cool

13°C

Temperature

7° – 19°

Weather

46 mm

Rainfall

2.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

October

October is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm).

Comfort

16°

Feels Like Cool

16°C

Temperature

10° – 22°

Weather

60 mm

Rainfall

2.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

November

November is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm).

Comfort

19°

Feels Like Mild

19°C

Temperature

13° – 25°

Weather

58 mm

Rainfall

3.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

December

December is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm).

Comfort

22°

Feels Like Mild

22°C

Temperature

16° – 28°

Weather

61 mm

Rainfall

3.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

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