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Jerrawangala National Park

National Park

A sandstone national park south of Sydney with escarpments, caves and walking routes; popular for bushwalking, day hikes and rock scrambling.

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Jerrawangala National Park essentials

Address: Jerrawangala National Park, near Nowra and Goulburn, New South Wales, Australia
Website: nationalparks.nsw.gov.au
Hours: Open sunrise-sunset (typical for NSW national parks)
Admission: Park entry free (NSW national park guidelines); vehicle access may require local council permits for parking in some areas
When to Go

Best Time to Visit Jerrawangala National Park#

Spring and autumn provide the most comfortable conditions for walking the plateau and viewing sandstone escarpments.

Spring
September-November · 12-22°C (54-72°F)
Wildflowers, moderate temperatures and good walking conditions.
Autumn
March-May · 15-25°C (59-77°F)
Clear days and comfortable temperatures for ridge walks.
Summer
December-February · 20-35°C (68-95°F)
Hotter conditions-start early to avoid heat and fire danger; storms can produce sudden heavy rain.

Weather & Climate near Jerrawangala National Park#

Climate

Jerrawangala National Park's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in February) and cold winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 6°C to 24°C. Abundant rainfall (1146 mm/year), wettest in March.

Air Quality: AQI 31 Good
Best Time to Visit
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
41°
Warmest Month
4°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Very Good 15° - 24° 20° 102 mm partly cloudy 69% 3.6 m/s 2.5 extreme 14.1h
February Very Good 16° - 24° 20° 115 mm partly cloudy 74% 4.0 m/s 2.1 extreme 13.2h
March Very Good 14° - 23° 19° 131 mm partly cloudy 74% 3.3 m/s 1.6 very high 12.2h
April Good 11° - 20° 16° 104 mm partly cloudy 74% 2.9 m/s 1.0 moderate 11.1h
May Very Good 9° - 17° 13° 95 mm partly cloudy 73% 3.3 m/s 0.5 moderate 10.1h
June Good 7° - 15° 11° 117 mm partly cloudy 77% 3.5 m/s 0.3 low 9.6h
July Good 6° - 14° 8° 59 mm some cloud 75% 3.4 m/s 0.4 low 9.9h
August Very Good 6° - 15° 11° 78 mm some cloud 71% 3.9 m/s 0.6 moderate 10.7h
September Very Good 8° - 17° 13° 74 mm some cloud 68% 4.0 m/s 1.0 high 11.7h
October Very Good 10° - 20° 15° 92 mm partly cloudy 67% 3.5 m/s 1.5 very high 12.9h
November Good 12° - 21° 16° 100 mm partly cloudy 68% 3.7 m/s 2.0 extreme 13.8h
December Very Good 14° - 24° 19° 79 mm partly cloudy 68% 3.7 m/s 2.4 extreme 14.4h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Jerrawangala National Park#

Jerrawangala National Park is reached by car from Nowra (approximately 45-60 minutes) or Goulburn. From Nowra, take the B73 and local roads toward the Jerrawangala Plateau-consult park maps for recommended access points and car parks.

Tips for Visiting Jerrawangala National Park#

  • The Jerrawangala Plateau has exposed sandstone and cliff edges-stay on marked tracks and watch your footing.
  • Sunrise and late afternoon offer dramatic light for the escarpments and the narrow gorges.
  • Bring a topographic map or download offline mapping-mobile service can be patchy in remote sections.