Hasties Swamp National ParkThings to Do
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When to Go
Best Time to Visit Hasties Swamp National Park#
Best in the dry season for birdwatching; mornings bring the most activity.
Dry season (May-October)
May-Oct · 15-28°C
Birds concentrate on wetlands; comfortable conditions for walking.
Wet season (November-April)
Nov-Apr · 22-32°C
Access may be affected by heavy rains; mosquitoes are at their worst.
Weather & Climate near Hasties Swamp National Park#
Climate
Hasties Swamp National Park's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) - Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) climate with warm summers (peaking in January) and mild winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 11°C to 29°C. Heavy rainfall (2259 mm/year), wettest in February with a pronounced dry season.
Air Quality:
AQI 23
Good
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
29°
Warmest Month
11°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 19° - 29° | 24° | 366 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 19° - 28° | 23° | 519 mm | - | - | 2.4 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 18° - 27° | 23° | 269 mm | - | - | 3.4 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 17° - 25° | 21° | 239 mm | - | - | 5.1 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 15° - 23° | 19° | 143 mm | - | - | 4.7 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 12° - 21° | 16° | 166 mm | - | - | 3.1 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 11° - 21° | 16° | 82 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 11° - 23° | 17° | 69 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 13° - 25° | 19° | 31 mm | - | - | 3.7 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 15° - 27° | 21° | 57 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 17° - 29° | 23° | 120 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 18° - 29° | 24° | 198 mm | - | - | 3.7 m/s | - | - |
Getting There & Around
How to Get to Hasties Swamp National Park#
Located near the town of Ingham in North Queensland. The park is accessed by local roads off the Bruce Highway; it is a short drive from Ingham with signage to the reserve and parking for day visitors.
Tips for Visiting Hasties Swamp National Park#
- Bring a spotting scope for the wetland viewing platform - bird numbers can be dense and species small and distant.
- Visit late winter to early spring (July-September) for the highest concentration of waterbirds; mornings are best for activity.
- The site has basic facilities; pack snacks if planning an extended stay.