Mount Chinghee National Park
Park Queensland park protecting remnant Gondwana rainforest
Mount Chinghee National Park in Queensland protects remnant rainforest on the McPherson Range, with walking tracks and birdlife. Visitors come for day hikes, birdwatching and quiet forest scenery within the Scenic Rim region.
How to Get to Mount Chinghee National Park #
Mount Chinghee National Park is in southeastern Queensland. Access is by local roads from nearby towns such as Rathdowney and Beaudesert; check local council maps for the most suitable park entrances and walking trackheads.
Tips for Visiting Mount Chinghee National Park #
- Mount Chinghee is part of the Gondwana Rainforests World Heritage area - bring insect repellent and expect dense, mossy rainforest.
- Access roads can be narrow: check local council notices for closures and conditions, especially after heavy rain.
- Look for ancient Antarctic beech stands and fern gullies that hint at the Gondwanan heritage of the forest.
Best Time to Visit Mount Chinghee National Park #
Best visited in the cooler months from April to October for more predictable trail conditions.
Weather & Climate near Mount Chinghee National Park #
Mount Chinghee 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 6°C to 27°C. Abundant rainfall (1337 mm/year), wettest in February.
January
January is the warmest month with highs of 27°C and lows of 17°C. Significant rainfall (179 mm).
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February
February is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 17°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (195 mm).
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March
March is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C. Significant rainfall (152 mm).
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April
April is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C. Significant rainfall (110 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (118 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm).
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July
July is the coolest month with highs of 18°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm).
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August
August is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm).
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November
November is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 14°C. Significant rainfall (121 mm).
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December
December is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C. Significant rainfall (161 mm).
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