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Herberton Range National Park

National Park

Protected rainforest area on the Atherton Tablelands with walking tracks, birdlife and waterfalls; attracts hikers and birdwatchers exploring northern Queensland's highland forests.

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Herberton Range National Park essentials

Country: Australia
Driest months: Aug-Oct
Pay in: Dollar ($)
Language: English

Herberton Range National Park at a Glance#

Things to Do
When to Go

Best Time to Visit Herberton Range National Park#

Best during the dry season for easier access and better wildlife viewing; wet season can be rewarding but harder to travel.

Dry Season
May-September · 18-30°C (64-86°F)
Dry trails and clearer roads make exploring easier; wildlife congregates around remaining waterholes.
Wet Season
October-April · 22-32°C (72-90°F)
Lush vegetation and breeding activity but expect heavier rains and more challenging travel conditions.

Weather & Climate near Herberton Range National Park#

Climate

Herberton Range National Park's climate is classified as Subtropical Highland (Dry Winter) - Subtropical Highland (Dry Winter) climate with warm summers (peaking in January) and cool winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 10°C to 27°C. Heavy rainfall (2546 mm/year), wettest in February with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 23 Good
Best Time to Visit
SeptemberOctoberNovember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
40°
Warmest Month
4°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Very Good 18° - 27° 23° 248 mm partly cloudy 85% 3.3 m/s 2.7 extreme 12.9h
February Good 18° - 27° 22° 526 mm partly cloudy 88% 2.5 m/s 2.6 extreme 12.6h
March Very Good 17° - 25° 21° 339 mm partly cloudy 89% 3.8 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.1h
April Good 16° - 23° 20° 362 mm partly cloudy 88% 5.2 m/s 1.9 very high 11.6h
May Good 14° - 21° 17° 360 mm partly cloudy 87% 3.3 m/s 1.5 high 11.2h
June Good 11° - 20° 15° 266 mm partly cloudy 86% 3.2 m/s 1.2 high 11.0h
July Very Good 10° - 19° 15° 84 mm partly cloudy 83% 4.0 m/s 1.3 high 11.1h
August Very Good 10° - 21° 16° 67 mm some cloud 79% 4.4 m/s 1.7 very high 11.4h
September Ideal 12° - 23° 18° 29 mm mostly sunny 75% 4.2 m/s 2.2 extreme 11.9h
October Excellent 14° - 25° 20° 39 mm some cloud 72% 3.7 m/s 2.5 extreme 12.4h
November Excellent 16° - 27° 22° 86 mm some cloud 73% 3.8 m/s 2.7 extreme 12.8h
December Very Good 17° - 27° 22° 140 mm partly cloudy 77% 3.1 m/s 2.8 extreme 13.0h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Herberton Range National Park#

Herberton Range National Park is in Queensland. Access is typically by car from nearby regional centers; check local park service pages for the nearest sealed road access points and any seasonal closures.

Tips for Visiting Herberton Range National Park#

  • Hire a local ranger or guide to explore less-frequented trails-some tracks are little more than animal paths.
  • Bring binoculars for birdwatching; the range hosts several endemic species.
  • Plan for mosquito protection during the wet season-pack lightweight long-sleeve clothing.