Kondalilla National Park Park
Queensland park centered on Kondalilla Falls
In the Sunshine Coast hinterland, Kondalilla National Park centers on Kondalilla Falls with walking tracks, a rock pool for swimming and picnic facilities.
Kondalilla National Park at a Glance#
Website: https://parks.des.qld.gov.au/parks/kondalilla
Hours: Park open daily (check Queensland Parks for seasonal notices)
How to Get to Kondalilla National Park#
Kondalilla National Park is on the Blackall Range west of the Sunshine Coast, near Montville and Maleny, Queensland. It is reached by car from the Bruce Highway-allow about 1-1.5 hours from the Sunshine Coast and longer from Brisbane. Parking is at the Kondalilla Falls picnic area with walking tracks leading to the lookout and falls.
Tips for Visiting Kondalilla National Park#
- Start the Kondalilla Falls walking track early to avoid crowds and to catch woodland birds at their most active.
- The top lookout requires a descent and ascent of stone and dirt steps-go slowly; the return climb is steeper than it looks.
- Visit in late winter or spring after good rains to see the waterfall at its fullest.
Best Time to Visit Kondalilla National Park#
Best visited in spring and autumn for pleasant walking weather and reliable access to waterfall viewpoints; after heavy rains the track can be slippery but the falls are more dramatic.
Weather & Climate near Kondalilla National Park#
Kondalilla 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 8°C to 28°C. Abundant rainfall (1444 mm/year), wettest in February.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 19° - 28° | 23° | 195 mm | - | - | 4.2 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 19° - 27° | 23° | 196 mm | - | - | 4.4 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 18° - 26° | 22° | 150 mm | - | - | 3.7 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 15° - 24° | 20° | 131 mm | - | - | 2.9 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 12° - 22° | 17° | 130 mm | - | - | 2.7 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 9° - 19° | 14° | 75 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 8° - 18° | 13° | 79 mm | - | - | 2.2 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 8° - 20° | 14° | 52 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 10° - 22° | 16° | 45 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 13° - 25° | 19° | 93 mm | - | - | 3.4 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 16° - 26° | 21° | 136 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 18° - 28° | 23° | 162 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |
