Holbourne Island National Park

Park Remote coral cay park important for seabird colonies

An offshore coral cay in Queensland’s Coral Sea, Holbourne Island National Park serves as a seabird nesting site and dive destination accessible only by boat.

Holbourne Island National Park
Holbourne Island National Park (offshore island; no street address), Queensland, Australia
-19.7273, 148.3592

Tips for Visiting Holbourne Island National Park #

  • Holbourne Island is a remote coral cay and important turtle‑nesting site-access is by private boat or specialist charter and landing may be restricted, especially during nesting season; check Marine Park and Queensland Parks rules before visiting.
  • Plan wildlife‑focused visits around low‑impact viewing; many visitors miss the island's value as a breeding site for green turtles, so follow regulations and guidance from rangers or charter operators to avoid disturbance.

Best Time to Visit Holbourne Island National Park #

Holbourne Island National Park is best visited in the drier months April-November when sea and weather conditions are most favorable.

Dry season (best)
April-November · 22-30°C (approx.)
Drier seas and milder weather make boat access, wildlife viewing and beach landings more reliable.
Wet / cyclone season (avoid)
December-March · 25-32°C (approx.)
Higher rainfall, rough seas and cyclone risk can close access and disrupt visits.

Weather & Climate near Holbourne Island National Park #

Climate

Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in February) and warm winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 18°C to 30°C. Abundant rainfall (1423 mm/year), wettest in February with a pronounced dry season.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
30°
Warmest Month
18°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 25°C. Heavy rain (251 mm).

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
25° 30°

Weather

251 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 25°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (395 mm).

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
25° 30°

Weather

395 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 24°C. Significant rainfall (196 mm).

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
24° 29°

Weather

196 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 23°C. Significant rainfall (155 mm).

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
23° 28°

Weather

155 mm
Rainfall
5.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 21°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm).

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
21° 25°

Weather

82 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 19°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
19° 24°

Weather

24 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is mild with highs of 22°C and lows of 18°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
18° 22°

Weather

26 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 18°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
18° 23°

Weather

24 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

September

September is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 20°C. The driest month with just 15 mm.

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
20° 24°

Weather

15 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

October

October is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 22°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
22° 26°

Weather

28 mm
Rainfall
5.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 24°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm).

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
24° 28°

Weather

75 mm
Rainfall
4.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 24°C. Significant rainfall (152 mm).

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
24° 29°

Weather

152 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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