Mount Lewis National Park
National Park Tropical rainforest park with high-elevation biodiversity
Part of Queensland’s Wet Tropics, Mount Lewis National Park preserves upland rainforest, endemic birds and amphibians; researchers and hikers visit for birdwatching, muddy tracks and high-rainfall forest habitat.
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Mount Lewis National Park is a protected area in north Queensland, Australia, that conserves forested highland around Mount Lewis. The park preserves habitat typical of the Wet Tropics bioregion, including upland rainforest.
Visitors use the park for bushwalking, birdwatching and rainforest study; the area is known for native bird species and isolated upland ecosystems. Tracks are generally unsealed and the park is relatively remote compared with coastal reserves.
The park was declared to protect the upland ecosystems and the species they support, and it forms part of a network of protected highland areas in northern Queensland. Management emphasizes conservation of rainforest and endemic wildlife.
Mount Lewis National Park lies inland on the Atherton Tablelands region of Far North Queensland. It is situated west of the coastal corridor and is accessed from regional towns in the Tablelands area.
How to Get to Mount Lewis National Park #
Mount Lewis is accessed from the Atherton Tablelands region in north Queensland. Regional roads lead to trackheads; four-wheel drive may be required for some access points. Consult Queensland Parks and local visitor centres for current access and recommended routes.
Tips for Visiting Mount Lewis National Park #
- Prepare for hot, humid tropical conditions and bring adequate water and insect protection.
- Check with Queensland Parks for ranger advice on sensitive zones and species protections.
- Guided walks with Indigenous rangers can provide cultural context and improved wildlife sightings.
Best Time to Visit Mount Lewis National Park #
May-October (dry season) for easiest access and clearer wildlife viewing.
Weather & Climate near Mount Lewis National Park #
Mount Lewis National Park's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) - Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) climate with warm summers (peaking in January) and mild winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 12°C to 27°C. Heavy rainfall (3022 mm/year), wettest in March with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the warmest month with highs of 27°C and lows of 18°C. Heavy rain (483 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 18°C. Heavy rain (398 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 18°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (692 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 16°C. Heavy rain (590 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is mild with highs of 21°C and lows of 15°C. Heavy rain (243 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (108 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is the coolest month with highs of 19°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (177 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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October
October is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C. The driest month with just 29 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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November
November is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm).
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December
December is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 18°C. Significant rainfall (148 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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