Hell Hole Gorge National Park

Park Remote Queensland park protecting dramatic sandstone gorges

Outback gorge park in western Queensland with steep sandstone walls, rock pools and short walking tracks; favoured by 4WD campers and bushwalkers.

Hell Hole Gorge National Park
Hell Hole Gorge National Park, Queensland, Australia
-25.5424, 144.1584

How to Get to Hell Hole Gorge National Park #

Access is by unsealed outback roads - distances can be long and services sparse. Visitors generally approach from the nearest regional towns by high‑clearance 4WD; check with Queensland Parks and Wildlife for current track conditions.

Tips for Visiting Hell Hole Gorge National Park #

  • A 4WD with good clearance is strongly recommended - sealed roads give way to rough tracks.
  • Carry extra fuel and water; remote parks in inland Queensland are not serviced and distances between settlements are large.
  • Check local weather and park alerts: flash floods can render access routes impassable.

Best Time to Visit Hell Hole Gorge National Park #

Visit in the dry season for best access and safer conditions.

Dry season (April-October)
Apr-Oct · 10-28°C
Easier access, clearer skies, permanent waterholes at their best.
Wet season (November-March)
Nov-Mar · 20-35°C
Very hot, risk of flash flooding; many tracks closed.

Weather & Climate near Hell Hole Gorge National Park #

Climate

Hell Hole Gorge National Park's climate is classified as Hot Desert - Hot Desert climate with very hot summers (peaking in January) and cool winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 7°C to 37°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
37°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the hottest month with highs of 37°C and lows of 23°C. The wettest month with 64 mm of rain.

Comfort

30°
Feels Like Hot
30°C
Temperature
23° 37°

Weather

64 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

February

February is hot with highs of 35°C and lows of 23°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm).

Comfort

29°
Feels Like Hot
29°C
Temperature
23° 35°

Weather

60 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm

March

March is warm with highs of 34°C and lows of 20°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm).

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
20° 34°

Weather

39 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm

April

April is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm).

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
16° 29°

Weather

30 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm

May

May is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm).

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
12° 25°

Weather

37 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm

June

June is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 8°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
21°

Weather

14 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm

July

July is the coolest month with highs of 20°C and lows of 7°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
21°

Weather

18 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm

August

August is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 8°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
23°

Weather

14 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm

September

September is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 12°C. The driest month with just 13 mm.

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
12° 27°

Weather

13 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm

October

October is mild with highs of 31°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
16° 31°

Weather

18 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is warm with highs of 34°C and lows of 20°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm).

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
20° 34°

Weather

39 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

December

December is hot with highs of 36°C and lows of 22°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm).

Comfort

29°
Feels Like Hot
29°C
Temperature
22° 36°

Weather

49 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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