Hunter Wetlands National Park

How to Get to Hunter Wetlands National Park #

The park is located near Newcastle and is accessible by car from urban centres via the Pacific Highway and local roads. Public buses reach nearby stops; for best access a private car or organised tour is recommended. There are designated car parks near the main visitor areas.

Tips for Visiting Hunter Wetlands National Park #

Early morning is best for birdwatching when wetlands are most active.
Bring a field guide-the park hosts many waterbirds that patience will reveal.
Some tracks are boardwalks over marshland-these can be narrow and may be closed after heavy rain.

Best Time to Visit Hunter Wetlands National Park #

Spring and autumn are excellent for wildlife watching at the Hunter Wetlands when migratory and resident birds are most visible.

Spring

September-November (Southern Hemisphere spring) · 12-22°C (54-72°F)

Wetland birdlife is active and vegetation is fresh; mornings are especially rewarding.

Autumn

March-May · 18-28°C (64-82°F)

Milder weather and migration periods make for rich wildlife viewing at the Hunter Wetlands.

Weather & Climate near Hunter Wetlands National Park #

Climate

Hunter Wetlands National Park's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in January) and cool winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 7°C to 27°C. Abundant rainfall (1109 mm/year), wettest in March.

Air Quality: AQI 30 Good

Best Time to Visit

JanuaryOctoberApril

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

38°

Warmest Month

7°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the warmest month with highs of 27°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (111 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

80 Excellent

Comfort

23°

Feels Like Mild

23°C

Temperature

19° – 27°

73%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

111 mm

Rainfall

4.7 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.6

UV Index

Extreme

13.9h daylight

February

February is the warmest month with highs of 27°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (112 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

23°

Feels Like Mild

23°C

Temperature

19° – 27°

75%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

112 mm

Rainfall

4.7 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.2

UV Index

Extreme

13.1h daylight

March

March is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 17°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (130 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

74 Very Good

Comfort

21°

Feels Like Mild

21°C

Temperature

17° – 26°

75%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

130 mm

Rainfall

4.6 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.7

UV Index

Very High

12.2h daylight

April

April is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 14°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

78 Very Good

Comfort

19°

Feels Like Mild

19°C

Temperature

14° – 23°

74%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

104 mm

Rainfall

3.7 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.1

UV Index

High

11.2h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (112 mm).

72 Very Good

Comfort

16°

Feels Like Cool

16°C

Temperature

11° – 20°

72%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

112 mm

Rainfall

3.8 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.7

UV Index

Moderate

10.3h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (120 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

68 Good

Comfort

13°

Feels Like Cool

13°C

Temperature

8° – 18°

75%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

120 mm

Rainfall

3.6 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.4

UV Index

Low

9.9h daylight

July

July is the coolest month with highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm).

74 Very Good

Comfort

12°

Feels Like Cool

12°C

Temperature

7° – 17°

73%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

67 mm

Rainfall

3.7 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.5

UV Index

Low

10.1h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm).

76 Very Good

Comfort

13°

Feels Like Cool

13°C

Temperature

7° – 19°

69%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

55 mm

Rainfall

3.9 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.8

UV Index

Moderate

10.8h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm).

78 Very Good

Comfort

15°

Feels Like Cool

15°C

Temperature

10° – 21°

68%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

57 mm

Rainfall

4.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.2

UV Index

High

11.8h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

80 Excellent

Comfort

18°

Feels Like Cool

18°C

Temperature

13° – 23°

69%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

77 mm

Rainfall

4.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.7

UV Index

Very High

12.8h daylight

November

November is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

20°

Feels Like Mild

20°C

Temperature

15° – 24°

72%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

86 mm

Rainfall

5.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.1

UV Index

Extreme

13.6h daylight

December

December is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

78 Very Good

Comfort

22°

Feels Like Mild

22°C

Temperature

17° – 27°

72%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

78 mm

Rainfall

4.8 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.4

UV Index

Extreme

14.1h daylight

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