Isla Gorge National Park
Park Queensland park featuring sandstone gorges and walks
Isla Gorge preserves sandstone gorges, cliffs and river valleys in central Queensland; bushwalks, creekside camping and birdwatching draw people to its walking tracks and rugged sandstone scenery.
Tips for Visiting Isla Gorge National Park #
- Plan visits in the dry season (roughly May-September) when unsealed access roads are most reliable-many park tracks can become impassable after heavy rain.
- Expect remote-park conditions: high-clearance or 4WD is often needed for dirt tracks, and mobile coverage is limited-check the Queensland Parks website for current road and fire-condition alerts before you travel.
- Most visitors focus on the main gorge viewpoints; if you want solitude, head to lesser-used side tracks early in the day and avoid weekend peak times.
Best Time to Visit Isla Gorge National Park #
The dry season (April-September) is the best time to visit for hiking and reliable access.
Weather & Climate near Isla Gorge National Park #
Isla Gorge National Park's climate is classified as Hot Semi-Arid - Hot Semi-Arid climate with hot summers (peaking in January) and cool winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 7°C to 32°C. Moderate rainfall (659 mm/year).
January
January is the warmest month with highs of 32°C and lows of 20°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm).
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February
February is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 20°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (103 mm).
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March
March is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm).
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April
April is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. The driest month with just 25 mm.
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July
July is the coolest month with highs of 19°C and lows of 7°C. Light rainfall.
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August
August is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 8°C. The driest month with just 25 mm.
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September
September is cool with highs of 25°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm).
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October
October is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm).
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November
November is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm).
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December
December is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 19°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm).
