Kings Plains National Park

Park New South Wales park with waterfalls and granite outcrops

Kings Plains National Park in New South Wales features sandstone gorges, a seasonal waterfall and short walking trails. Visitors come for picnics, birdwatching and bushwalking close to Armidale and Glen Innes.

How to Get to Kings Plains National Park #

Kings Plains National Park is reached by sealed and unsealed roads from nearby regional towns in northern New South Wales. From Tamworth or Armidale, follow regional highways toward the Glen Innes-Armidale corridor, then take local roads (signposted to Kings Plains) into the park. The main access points are small carparks off Kings Plains Road; a high-clearance two-wheel-drive vehicle is generally sufficient but unsealed sections can be rough after rain.

Tips for Visiting Kings Plains National Park #

Access the main walking tracks from the Kings Plains Road parking area - it avoids the narrower forest lanes.
Late winter and spring (Aug-Oct) bring wildflowers and clearer views; after heavy summer rains some tracks can be slippery.
Bring insect repellent and a good map: phone signal is patchy in the valley.
There are no staffed facilities; pack out everything and be prepared for basic, unmarked trails.

Best Time to Visit Kings Plains National Park #

Best visited outside the hottest summer months: spring and autumn balance milder temperatures, flowing creeks and fewer insects.

Spring (Aug-Oct)

Aug-Oct · 5-18°C

Cool mornings, wildflowers and improved water flows in creeks and waterfalls.

Summer (Nov-Feb)

Nov-Feb · 15-30°C

Warmer days for bushwalking but occasional heavy thunderstorms can make tracks muddy.

Autumn (Mar-May)

Mar-May · 10-22°C

Crisp air and lower insect numbers; good visibility for spotting rock outcrops.

Weather & Climate near Kings Plains National Park #

Climate

Kings Plains National Park's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in January) and cold winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 2°C to 28°C. Moderate rainfall (826 mm/year).

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

28°

Warmest Month

2°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the warmest month with highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (113 mm).

Comfort

22°

Feels Like Mild

22°C

Temperature

16° – 28°

Weather

113 mm

Rainfall

3.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

February

February is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm).

Comfort

22°

Feels Like Mild

22°C

Temperature

16° – 28°

Weather

90 mm

Rainfall

3.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

March

March is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm).

Comfort

20°

Feels Like Mild

20°C

Temperature

14° – 26°

Weather

63 mm

Rainfall

3.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

April

April is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm).

Comfort

16°

Feels Like Cool

16°C

Temperature

10° – 23°

Weather

47 mm

Rainfall

3.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

May

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

Comfort

13°

Feels Like Cool

13°C

Temperature

7° – 19°

Weather

55 mm

Rainfall

2.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

June

June is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm).

Comfort

9°

Feels Like Cold

9°C

Temperature

3° – 15°

Weather

40 mm

Rainfall

2.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

July

July is the coolest month with highs of 14°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm).

Comfort

8°

Feels Like Cold

8°C

Temperature

2° – 14°

Weather

55 mm

Rainfall

2.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

August

August is cold with highs of 16°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm).

Comfort

9°

Feels Like Cold

9°C

Temperature

3° – 16°

Weather

45 mm

Rainfall

2.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

September

September is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm).

Comfort

12°

Feels Like Cool

12°C

Temperature

6° – 19°

Weather

54 mm

Rainfall

3.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

October

October is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm).

Comfort

16°

Feels Like Cool

16°C

Temperature

9° – 22°

Weather

74 mm

Rainfall

3.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

November

November is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (89 mm).

Comfort

18°

Feels Like Mild

18°C

Temperature

12° – 25°

Weather

89 mm

Rainfall

3.4 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

December

December is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 14°C. Significant rainfall (101 mm).

Comfort

21°

Feels Like Mild

21°C

Temperature

14° – 27°

Weather

101 mm

Rainfall

3.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

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