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 at a Glance#

Website: https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/guy-fawkes-river-national-park

Hours: Daylight hours (park access typically from dawn to dusk)

Admission: Park entry free; fees may apply for camping or certain river activities (check local NSW National Parks info).

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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.

Air Quality: AQI 31 Good
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
26°
Warmest Month
5°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January - 16° - 26° 21° 167 mm - - 2.7 m/s - -
February - 16° - 26° 21° 139 mm - - 2.9 m/s - -
March - 15° - 24° 19° 113 mm - - 3.1 m/s - -
April - 12° - 21° 16° 72 mm - - 2.4 m/s - -
May - 9° - 18° 13° 70 mm - - 2.5 m/s - -
June - 6° - 15° 10° 48 mm - - 2.6 m/s - -
July - 5° - 14° 8° 48 mm - - 2.7 m/s - -
August - 5° - 16° 10° 41 mm - - 2.7 m/s - -
September - 8° - 19° 13° 44 mm - - 3.0 m/s - -
October - 10° - 22° 16° 84 mm - - 2.9 m/s - -
November - 13° - 23° 18° 108 mm - - 3.3 m/s - -
December - 15° - 26° 20° 137 mm - - 2.8 m/s - -