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.
Kwiambal National Park at a Glance#
Address: Kwiambal National Park, New South Wales, Australia (near Ashford/Yetman region)
Website: https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/kwiambal-national-park
Hours: Park open year-round; visitor facilities seasonal
Admission: NSW national park fees may apply (daily vehicle pass or annual pass)
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.
Weather & Climate near Kwiambal National Park#
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).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 18° - 31° | 24° | 104 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 18° - 30° | 24° | 88 mm | - | - | 2.9 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 15° - 28° | 22° | 63 mm | - | - | 2.8 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 12° - 25° | 18° | 42 mm | - | - | 2.5 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 8° - 21° | 15° | 51 mm | - | - | 2.3 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 5° - 17° | 11° | 35 mm | - | - | 2.2 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 4° - 16° | 9° | 50 mm | - | - | 2.5 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 4° - 18° | 11° | 40 mm | - | - | 2.7 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 7° - 21° | 14° | 48 mm | - | - | 2.9 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 11° - 25° | 18° | 66 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 14° - 27° | 21° | 82 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 16° - 30° | 23° | 93 mm | - | - | 3.1 m/s | - | - |