Kroombit Tops National Park
Park Australian national park protecting rainforest and woodlands
On a sandstone plateau in central Queensland, Kroombit Tops National Park offers walking tracks, lookouts, eucalyptus woodland and camping; bushwalkers come for remote trails and birdwatching.
How to Get to Kroombit Tops National Park #
By road from Gladstone or Rockhampton is several hours’ drive; the nearest regional centre is Biloela for services. Many park access roads are unsealed - a high-clearance 4WD is recommended. Local rangers and Parks and Wildlife Queensland provide up-to-date access information.
Tips for Visiting Kroombit Tops National Park #
- A 4WD is recommended for the gravel roads that lead into the park; check local conditions with Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service before travelling.
- If searching for the Kroombit tinker frog, coordinate with local conservation groups; the species is critically endangered and access to some sites is restricted.
- Visit early in the morning for better wildlife viewing and to avoid the mid-afternoon heat; the tablelands can be surprisingly chilly at dawn.
Best Time to Visit Kroombit Tops National Park #
Best visited in the Queensland dry season (May-October) when roads are most reliable and wildlife activity is easier to observe.
Weather & Climate near Kroombit Tops National Park #
Kroombit Tops 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 6°C to 27°C. Moderate rainfall (793 mm/year).
January
January is the warmest month with highs of 27°C and lows of 17°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (139 mm).
Comfort
Weather
February
February is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 17°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm).
Comfort
Weather
March
March is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm).
Comfort
Weather
April
April is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm).
Comfort
Weather
May
May is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm).
Comfort
Weather
June
June is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. The driest month with just 26 mm.
Comfort
Weather
July
July is the coolest month with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm).
Comfort
Weather
August
August is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 7°C. Light rainfall.
Comfort
Weather
September
September is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm).
Comfort
Weather
October
October is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm).
Comfort
Weather
November
November is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm).
Comfort
Weather
December
December is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C. Significant rainfall (112 mm).
