Guy Fawkes River National Park

Park Rugged national park preserving gorges and rainforest

Guy Fawkes River National Park in New South Wales protects rugged river gorges and walking tracks. Visitors come for bushwalking, remote camping and river scenery.

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Guy Fawkes River National Park
-30.0318, 152.3012
Daylight hours (park access typically from dawn to dusk)
Park entry free; fees may apply for camping or certain river activities (check local NSW National Parks info).

How to Get to Guy Fawkes River National Park #

The park is in northern New South Wales. The usual access points are from towns such as Armidale and Uralla; unsealed roads lead to trailheads and river access points. A 4x4 vehicle can be necessary for some entrances; check NSW National Parks for the best approaches and current vehicle advisories.

Tips for Visiting Guy Fawkes River National Park #

  • Dress for variable conditions - river gorges can be cool even in summer and shady in the morning.
  • Rugged river access requires good footwear; sections are remote so travel with a companion and tell someone your route.
  • Check park alerts for seasonal flooding or track closures before setting out.

Best Time to Visit Guy Fawkes River National Park #

Spring to autumn is best for access and comfortable river activity; check river conditions after heavy rain.

Spring-Autumn
September-May · 15-25°C
Pleasant temperatures for hiking and canoeing; waterfalls and river features often at good flow after spring rains.
Winter
June-August · 5-15°C
Cooler and quieter; remote sections can be cold and some tracks may be damp.

Weather & Climate near Guy Fawkes River National Park #

Climate

Guy Fawkes 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 26°C. Abundant rainfall (1071 mm/year), wettest in January.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
26°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the warmest month with highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (167 mm).

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
16° 26°

Weather

167 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm

February

February is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C. Significant rainfall (139 mm).

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
16° 26°

Weather

139 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

March

March is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C. Significant rainfall (113 mm).

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
15° 24°

Weather

113 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm).

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
12° 21°

Weather

72 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm

May

May is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm).

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
18°

Weather

70 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm

June

June is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm).

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
15°

Weather

48 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm

July

July is the coolest month with highs of 14°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
14°

Weather

48 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm

August

August is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm).

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
16°

Weather

41 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm

September

September is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm).

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
19°

Weather

44 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

October

October is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm).

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
10° 22°

Weather

84 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

November

November is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. Significant rainfall (108 mm).

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
13° 23°

Weather

108 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C. Significant rainfall (137 mm).

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
15° 26°

Weather

137 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm

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