Mount Bauple National Park

Park National park protecting Mount Bauple and macadamia habitat

Queensland’s Mount Bauple National Park protects a small rainforest remnant around the mountain that gave its name to the macadamia; visitors walk short tracks, study native trees and enjoy shaded picnic spots.

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Mount Bauple National Park
Mount Bauple National Park, Queensland, Australia
-25.8117, 152.5744
Open year-round (daylight access)
Free (national park access); check Queensland Parks for any permits or restricted-area rules

How to Get to Mount Bauple National Park #

Mount Bauple is near the Fraser Coast region; access is by local roads from towns such as Maryborough and Gympie. Check Queensland Parks for trackheads and local access information.

Tips for Visiting Mount Bauple National Park #

  • Respect cultural significance to local Indigenous communities; some areas may be closed to visitors.
  • Combine with a visit to nearby coastal towns for supplies-services are limited.
  • Wear sturdy shoes for the rainforest tracks and bring insect repellent.

Best Time to Visit Mount Bauple National Park #

April-October for most reliable hiking conditions and access.

Dry season
April-October · 18-28°C
Best for walking and clearer skies.
Wet season
November-March · 22-32°C
Heavy rains can make some trails inaccessible; tropical storms possible.

Weather & Climate near Mount Bauple National Park #

Climate

Mount Bauple National Park'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 8°C to 30°C. Abundant rainfall (1172 mm/year), wettest in February.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
30°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (167 mm).

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
20° 30°

Weather

167 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 20°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (178 mm).

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
20° 29°

Weather

178 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C. Significant rainfall (126 mm).

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
18° 28°

Weather

126 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C. Significant rainfall (108 mm).

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
16° 26°

Weather

108 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm).

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
13° 23°

Weather

104 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm).

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
21°

Weather

42 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm

July

July is the coolest month with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm).

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
20°

Weather

58 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm

August

August is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm).

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
22°

Weather

39 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm

September

September is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm).

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
11° 24°

Weather

36 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

October

October is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm).

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
14° 26°

Weather

79 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm

November

November is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C. Regular rainfall (100 mm).

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
17° 28°

Weather

100 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm

December

December is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 18°C. Significant rainfall (135 mm).

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
18° 29°

Weather

135 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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