Mitchell River National Park (Victoria)
Park Victorian park protecting riverine rainforest and the Mitchell River
Victoria’s Mitchell River National Park protects winding river gorges and woodlands in Gippsland. Visitors come for canoeing, riverside walks, Aboriginal cultural sites and fishing along the Mitchell River.
How to Get to Mitchell River National Park (Victoria) #
The park lies in Gippsland east of Sale and north of Lakes Entrance. The easiest approach by car is from Bairnsdale (about 15-30 minutes depending on the access point) via the Princes Highway; some park entrances are on unsealed roads. The nearest major town is Bairnsdale; regional buses serve Bairnsdale from Melbourne and Sale.
Tips for Visiting Mitchell River National Park (Victoria) #
- Visit the Mitchell River silt jetties at dawn for quieter light and fewer anglers.
- If driving from Bairnsdale, take the Great Alpine Road/Princes Highway and leave extra time: some park access roads are unsealed.
- Bring binoculars for riverbird watching - the river attracts eagles, egrets, and kingfishers.
Best Time to Visit Mitchell River National Park (Victoria) #
Best visited outside the peak summer heat; spring and autumn offer comfortable walking weather and good birdwatching.
Weather & Climate near Mitchell River National Park (Victoria) #
Mitchell River National Park (Victoria)'s climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in February) and cold winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 3°C to 26°C. Moderate rainfall (718 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm).
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February
February is the warmest month with highs of 26°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm).
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March
March is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm).
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April
April is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm).
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June
June is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm).
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July
July is the coolest month with highs of 13°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm).
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August
August is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm).
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November
November is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C. The wettest month with 77 mm of rain.
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December
December is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm).
