Lower Glenelg National Park

Park Coastal national park with river gorges and rainforest

A river‑gorge national park in western Victoria along the Glenelg River; visitors come for canoeing, bushwalking, camping and exploring limestone gorges.

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Lower Glenelg National Park
Lower Glenelg National Park, Victoria, Australia
-38.0157, 141.3488
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How to Get to Lower Glenelg National Park #

Lower Glenelg is accessed from the Princes Highway (A1) near the towns of Portland and Heywood. Use park signage from the highway to reach car parks and trailheads; the park is managed by Parks Victoria and has marked canoe launch points and walking tracks.

Tips for Visiting Lower Glenelg National Park #

  • Bring insect repellent in summer; the park's rivers and wetlands attract midges and mosquitos.
  • Use the Nelson Road car park as a common trailhead for the Glenelg River Gorge walks.
  • Check tide and river-flow conditions before attempting river crossings - some tracks become impassable after heavy rain.

Best Time to Visit Lower Glenelg National Park #

Best time: late spring to autumn for walking and canoeing; summer is popular but check fire danger ratings.

Summer
December-February · 15-30°C
Warm and dry; best for canoeing and coastal walks but watch for bushfire warnings.
Autumn
March-May · 10-20°C
Cooling temperatures and fewer insects make for pleasant hiking.
Winter
June-August · 5-12°C
Rainier and cooler; rivers are fuller and some tracks may be slippery.

Weather & Climate near Lower Glenelg National Park #

Climate

Lower Glenelg National Park's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Mediterranean - Warm-Summer Mediterranean climate with mild summers (peaking in February) and cold winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 6°C to 24°C. Moderate rainfall (859 mm/year).

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
24°
Warmest Month
6°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm).

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
12° – 22°

Weather

36 mm
Rainfall
5.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C. The driest month with just 27 mm.

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
12° – 24°

Weather

27 mm
Rainfall
4.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm).

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
11° – 21°

Weather

45 mm
Rainfall
5.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm).

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
9° – 19°

Weather

67 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm).

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
8° – 16°

Weather

84 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm).

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
6° – 13°

Weather

97 mm
Rainfall
5.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is the coolest month with highs of 12°C and lows of 6°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (118 mm).

Comfort

9°
Feels Like Cold
9°C
Temperature
6° – 13°

Weather

118 mm
Rainfall
5.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (112 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
6° – 13°

Weather

112 mm
Rainfall
6.1 m/s
Wind
Breezy

September

September is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm).

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
7° – 15°

Weather

90 mm
Rainfall
5.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

October

October is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm).

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
8° – 17°

Weather

75 mm
Rainfall
5.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm).

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
9° – 19°

Weather

61 mm
Rainfall
4.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm).

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
10° – 21°

Weather

47 mm
Rainfall
5.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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