Mount Jerusalem National Park

Park Protected park in northern New South Wales

In northern New South Wales, Mount Jerusalem National Park preserves subtropical rainforest, mountain streams and walking tracks; campers and birdwatchers use its trails and creekside campsites.

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Mount Jerusalem National Park
Mount Jerusalem National Park, Northern Rivers Region, New South Wales, Australia
-28.5235, 153.3596
Park open year‑round (no formal gate hours)
Free (no entrance fee)

How to Get to Mount Jerusalem National Park #

From Murwillumbah (about 25-35 km away) drive inland on the Tweed Valley Way and then follow local roads toward the Mount Jerusalem area - the park is roughly 30-40 minutes’ drive from Murwillumbah. The nearest larger centres are Tweed Heads and Byron Bay (both about 60-90 minutes by car). There is no public transport directly to the park; a private vehicle is the easiest way to reach trailheads and car parks.

Tips for Visiting Mount Jerusalem National Park #

  • Approach from the Tweed Valley side (via Murwillumbah) to avoid the steeper, narrower roads from the coastal plain.
  • Take insect repellent during late spring and summer; parts of the park are subtropical rainforest with dense undergrowth.
  • Most visitors follow the short Summit Track for good views - skip the long detours if time is tight; the best vantage points are within 1-2 km of the car park.

Best Time to Visit Mount Jerusalem National Park #

Best visited in the shoulder seasons for comfortable walking conditions and clearer views; park is accessible year‑round but tracks can be slippery after heavy rain.

Autumn (Mar-May)
March-May · 15-25°C
Drier weather and milder days make for pleasant walking - fewer midges than in warmer months.
Winter (Jun-Aug)
June-August · 8-18°C
Cooler, crisp mornings. Some tracks muddy after rain but visibility is often excellent.
Spring (Sep-Nov)
September-November · 16-26°C
Wildflowers and new foliage; expect more rain and more insects.

Weather & Climate near Mount Jerusalem National Park #

Climate

Mount Jerusalem National Park's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with warm summers (peaking in January) and cool winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 8°C to 25°C. Abundant rainfall (1883 mm/year), wettest in February.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
25°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the warmest month with highs of 25°C and lows of 17°C. Heavy rain (222 mm).

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
17° 25°

Weather

222 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is the warmest month with highs of 25°C and lows of 17°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (254 mm).

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
17° 25°

Weather

254 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 16°C. Heavy rain (250 mm).

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
16° 24°

Weather

250 mm
Rainfall
4.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 14°C. Significant rainfall (185 mm).

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
14° 22°

Weather

185 mm
Rainfall
5.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (187 mm).

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
12° 19°

Weather

187 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (119 mm).

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
16°

Weather

119 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is the coolest month with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm).

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
16°

Weather

91 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm).

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
16°

Weather

61 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

September

September is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm).

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
10° 19°

Weather

56 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

October

October is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (114 mm).

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
12° 21°

Weather

114 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 14°C. Significant rainfall (149 mm).

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
14° 23°

Weather

149 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 16°C. Significant rainfall (195 mm).

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
16° 25°

Weather

195 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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