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 at a Glance#

Address: Lower Glenelg National Park, Victoria, Australia

Website: https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/

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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).

Air Quality: AQI 19 Good
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
24°
Warmest Month
6°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January - 12° - 22° 17° 36 mm - - 5.1 m/s - -
February - 12° - 24° 18° 27 mm - - 4.9 m/s - -
March - 11° - 21° 16° 45 mm - - 5.0 m/s - -
April - 9° - 19° 14° 67 mm - - 4.6 m/s - -
May - 8° - 16° 12° 84 mm - - 4.4 m/s - -
June - 6° - 13° 7° 97 mm - - 5.3 m/s - -
July - 6° - 13° 6° 118 mm - - 5.7 m/s - -
August - 6° - 13° 7° 112 mm - - 6.1 m/s - -
September - 7° - 15° 11° 90 mm - - 5.6 m/s - -
October - 8° - 17° 13° 75 mm - - 5.3 m/s - -
November - 9° - 19° 14° 61 mm - - 4.9 m/s - -
December - 10° - 21° 16° 47 mm - - 5.4 m/s - -