Morton National Park Park

National park featuring sandstone gorges and waterfalls

Southwest of Sydney, Morton National Park contains sandstone plateaux, deep gorges and waterfalls; day‑hikers visit lookouts, caves and campsites across largely rugged bushland.

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Morton National Park at a Glance#

Address: Morton National Park, Southern Tablelands/Illawarra hinterland, New South Wales, Australia

Website: https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/parks/morton-national-park

Hours: Park open daily (daylight hours); specific facility hours vary

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How to Get to Morton National Park#

Morton National Park is accessible by car from Bowral, Nowra or Canberra depending on which section is being visited. Major access roads include the B73 and local routes to lookouts such as Fitzroy Falls; some internal tracks require high-clearance vehicles.

Tips for Visiting Morton National Park#

  • Check track conditions with NPWS - some 4WD tracks may be closed depending on season.
  • Visit the nearby Fitzroy Falls and Budderoo Creek for complementary scenery with fewer footpaths.
  • If exploring Wodi Wodi or Budderoo sections, allow extra time for single-lane roads and slow wildlife crossings.

Best Time to Visit Morton National Park#

Spring and autumn offer the best walking conditions and milder weather for exploring the park.

Autumn
March-May · 10-22°C
Crisp air and striking colours; good walking conditions.
Spring
September-November · 12-24°C
Wildflowers and cooler mornings; ideal for hikes.
Summer
December-February · 18-30°C
Warm weather but watch for heat and bushfire conditions; some roads may be affected.

Weather & Climate near Morton National Park#

Climate

Morton National Park'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 23°C. Moderate rainfall (942 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 32 Good
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
23°
Warmest Month
3°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January - 13° - 23° 18° 86 mm - - 3.7 m/s - -
February - 13° - 23° 18° 86 mm - - 3.8 m/s - -
March - 12° - 22° 17° 105 mm - - 3.5 m/s - -
April - 9° - 18° 14° 80 mm - - 3.3 m/s - -
May - 6° - 15° 11° 75 mm - - 3.6 m/s - -
June - 4° - 12° 6° 91 mm - - 4.0 m/s - -
July - 3° - 12° 5° 53 mm - - 3.3 m/s - -
August - 3° - 13° 6° 66 mm - - 4.1 m/s - -
September - 5° - 15° 10° 64 mm - - 4.0 m/s - -
October - 8° - 18° 13° 82 mm - - 3.6 m/s - -
November - 10° - 19° 15° 86 mm - - 3.7 m/s - -
December - 12° - 22° 17° 68 mm - - 3.6 m/s - -