Mount Mackay National Park
National Park Protected rainforest park with rugged granite peaks
How to Get to Mount Mackay National Park #
Mount Mackay sits south of Innisfail and north of Tully in Far North Queensland. Drive from Innisfail via local roads (Bruce Highway to adjoining local roads) to park entrances-check the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service website for exact access points and any seasonal closures.
Tips for Visiting Mount Mackay National Park #
- Bring a camera: Mount Mackay's rainforest gullies and granite outcrops are photogenic, especially in morning light.
- Check for ranger talks or guided walks during the dry season-park staffish insights deepen visits.
- Wear bug repellent in the wet season; the lowland rainforests host a healthy insect population.
Best Time to Visit Mount Mackay National Park #
Best visited in the dry season (May-October) for safer walking and better access to viewpoints.
Weather & Climate near Mount Mackay National Park #
Mount Mackay National Park's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in January) and mild winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 13°C to 29°C. Heavy rainfall (4754 mm/year), wettest in February with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the warmest month with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Heavy rain (439 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (1048 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is mild with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Heavy rain (702 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 19°C. Heavy rain (505 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 16°C. Heavy rain (649 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 14°C. Heavy rain (286 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is the coolest month with highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C. Heavy rain (228 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. Heavy rain (207 mm).
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September
September is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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October
October is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 17°C. Significant rainfall (119 mm).
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November
November is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C. Heavy rain (263 mm).
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December
December is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Heavy rain (226 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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