Kwiambal National Park

Park National park in New South Wales protecting gorges

Park north of Glen Innes protecting river gorges on the Clarence and Macintyre systems. Campers and day-trippers come for swimming holes, bushwalking, picnicking and riverside cliffs.

How to Get to Kwiambal National Park #

Kwiambal National Park is in northern New South Wales near the town of Ashford. Access is by car from Inverell (approx. 70-100 km depending on route) or via local roads from Yetman; some park sections are best reached by high-clearance vehicles.

Tips for Visiting Kwiambal National Park #

Check for seasonal road closures-some access roads may close after heavy rains or during wildfire season.
Do the short walk to the river viewpoint in the early morning for wildlife sightings-wallabies and birdlife are most active then.
Bring a fishing license if planning to fish-the park has regulations protecting native fish stocks.

Best Time to Visit Kwiambal National Park #

Best in spring and autumn for cooler daytime temperatures and active wildlife.

Autumn and spring

March-May, September-November · 12-25°C

Mild temperatures and comfortable hiking conditions.

Summer

December-February · 20-35°C

Hotter with occasional storms; river activities are popular but be mindful of heat and storms.

Weather & Climate near Kwiambal National Park #

Climate

Kwiambal 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 4°C to 31°C. Moderate rainfall (762 mm/year).

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

31°

Warmest Month

4°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the warmest month with highs of 31°C and lows of 18°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (104 mm).

Comfort

24°

Feels Like Warm

24°C

Temperature

18° – 31°

Weather

104 mm

Rainfall

3.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

February

February is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm).

Comfort

24°

Feels Like Mild

24°C

Temperature

18° – 30°

Weather

88 mm

Rainfall

2.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

March

March is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm).

Comfort

22°

Feels Like Mild

22°C

Temperature

15° – 28°

Weather

63 mm

Rainfall

2.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

April

April is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm).

Comfort

18°

Feels Like Mild

18°C

Temperature

12° – 25°

Weather

42 mm

Rainfall

2.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

May

May is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm).

Comfort

15°

Feels Like Cool

15°C

Temperature

8° – 21°

Weather

51 mm

Rainfall

2.3 m/s

Wind

Calm

June

June is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm).

Comfort

11°

Feels Like Cool

11°C

Temperature

5° – 17°

Weather

35 mm

Rainfall

2.2 m/s

Wind

Calm

July

July is the coolest month with highs of 16°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm).

Comfort

10°

Feels Like Cold

10°C

Temperature

4° – 16°

Weather

50 mm

Rainfall

2.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

August

August is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm).

Comfort

11°

Feels Like Cool

11°C

Temperature

4° – 18°

Weather

40 mm

Rainfall

2.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

September

September is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm).

Comfort

14°

Feels Like Cool

14°C

Temperature

7° – 21°

Weather

48 mm

Rainfall

2.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

October

October is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm).

Comfort

18°

Feels Like Cool

18°C

Temperature

11° – 25°

Weather

66 mm

Rainfall

3.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

November

November is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 14°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm).

Comfort

21°

Feels Like Mild

21°C

Temperature

14° – 27°

Weather

82 mm

Rainfall

3.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

December

December is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 16°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm).

Comfort

23°

Feels Like Mild

23°C

Temperature

16° – 30°

Weather

93 mm

Rainfall

3.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

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