Great Basalt Wall National Park
Park Queensland national park featuring extensive basalt lava formations
A Queensland protected area notable for long basalt cliffs and columnar formations; visitors come for geology, remote hiking and landscape photography.
How to Get to Great Basalt Wall National Park #
The park lies in Queensland’s inland regions. Access usually requires a combination of regional highways and unsealed access roads; the nearest regional centers provide services and should be used as staging points. Check local park authorities for current road conditions and access advisories before travel.
Tips for Visiting Great Basalt Wall National Park #
- Bring a four-wheel-drive vehicle if planning to explore off-highway tracks; some approaches can be rough and sandy.
- Carry plenty of water and a satellite communication device in remote areas-cell coverage can be unreliable.
- Dawn and dusk are the best times to see wildlife and to view the basalt columns against changing light.
Best Time to Visit Great Basalt Wall National Park #
The dry season (May-October) is generally the most reliable window for access and comfortable exploring.
Weather & Climate near Great Basalt Wall National Park #
Great Basalt Wall National Park's climate is classified as Hot Semi-Arid - Hot Semi-Arid climate with hot summers (peaking in January) and mild winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 10°C to 33°C. Moderate rainfall (721 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the warmest month with highs of 32°C and lows of 22°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (198 mm).
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February
February is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 21°C. Significant rainfall (110 mm).
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March
March is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm).
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April
April is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm).
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May
May is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. Light rainfall.
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July
July is the coolest month with highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C. Light rainfall.
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August
August is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 11°C. Light rainfall.
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September
September is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 14°C. The driest month with just 9 mm.
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October
October is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 17°C. Light rainfall.
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November
November is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 19°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm).
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December
December is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 21°C. Significant rainfall (141 mm).
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