McPherson Range
Mountains Mountain range in southeastern Queensland, Australia
Straddling the Queensland-New South Wales border, the McPherson Range contains rainforest parks, waterfalls and cliff lookouts; visitors hike established tracks, picnic and explore nearby national parks.
The McPherson Range is a mountain range in southeastern Queensland, Australia, forming part of the eastern extension of the Great Dividing Range and contributing to the Queensland-New South Wales highlands. It comprises forested ridges and escarpments rather than a single high peak.
The range contains waterfalls, lookouts and walking routes and is an important area for regional biodiversity and water catchments. It also provides scenic drives and viewpoints used by day visitors and hikers.
Historically the area was used for timber harvesting and grazing before sections were set aside for conservation; many slopes are now protected as part of regional parks and reserves. The range runs roughly along the state border zone in southeast Queensland, inland from the Gold Coast and within driving distance of Brisbane.
- Geographic role: Forms part of the Great Dividing Range and contributes to the drainage divide between coastal and inland catchments in southeast Queensland.
How to Get to McPherson Range #
The McPherson Range is reached from the Gold Coast and Brisbane via the Pacific Motorway and various hinterland roads (e.g., the Mount Lindesay Highway, Springbrook Road). Public buses reach some towns; a car is the most flexible way to explore lookout points and trails.
Tips for Visiting McPherson Range #
- Drive the range's scenic roads slowly: local drivers know the turns and the wildlife crossings.
- Stop at Mount Mee or other lookouts for short rainforest walks and viewpoints over the coastal plain.
- If planning bushwalking, check Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service alerts for closures or fire risks.
Best Time to Visit McPherson Range #
Best visited in winter and spring for dry trails and comfortable temperatures.
Weather & Climate near McPherson Range #
McPherson Range'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 7°C to 25°C. Abundant rainfall (1791 mm/year), wettest in February.
January
January is the warmest month with highs of 25°C and lows of 17°C. Heavy rain (226 mm).
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February
February is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 17°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (238 mm).
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March
March is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 16°C. Heavy rain (228 mm).
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April
April is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C. Significant rainfall (175 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (187 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm).
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July
July is the coolest month with highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm).
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August
August is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (113 mm).
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November
November is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 14°C. Significant rainfall (145 mm).
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December
December is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 16°C. Significant rainfall (189 mm).
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