Mount Nothofagus National Park National Park

New South Wales park dominated by Nothofagus beech forest

Straddling high country in northern New South Wales, Mount Nothofagus National Park conserves cool‑climate beech forest and offers rough tracks for hiking and nature observation.

Mount Nothofagus National Park at a Glance#

Address: Mount Nothofagus National Park, New South Wales, Australia (exact park access varies)

Hours: Park generally open daylight hours

Admission: Free

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How to Get to Mount Nothofagus National Park#

Access varies with the specific reserve; the park is in New South Wales and is reached by regional roads. The nearest towns depend on which entry is used; private transport is usually required.

Tips for Visiting Mount Nothofagus National Park#

  • Target the main trails in cooler months to avoid daytime heat and poor understory visibility.
  • Check for local alerts about track conditions and planned burns.
  • Bring a camera with a telephoto lens for bird and canopy shots; many species are higher in the trees.

Best Time to Visit Mount Nothofagus National Park#

Best in spring and autumn when conditions are mild and trails accessible.

Spring
Sep-Nov · 10-22°C
Wildflowers and active birdlife; good walking conditions.
Autumn
Mar-May · 12-25°C
Clearer days and comfortable temperatures for hikes.

Weather & Climate near Mount Nothofagus National Park#

Climate

Mount Nothofagus National Park's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with warm summers (peaking in January) and cold winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 6°C to 25°C. Abundant rainfall (1275 mm/year), wettest in February.

Air Quality: AQI 27 Good
Best Time to Visit
AugustNovemberSeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
42°
Warmest Month
-1°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Very Good 16° - 25° 21° 167 mm partly cloudy 69% 3.2 m/s 2.7 extreme 13.6h
February Good 16° - 25° 21° 171 mm partly cloudy 75% 2.4 m/s 2.4 extreme 12.9h
March Good 15° - 24° 20° 165 mm partly cloudy 78% 2.7 m/s 1.9 very high 12.1h
April Very Good 13° - 21° 17° 105 mm partly cloudy 76% 4.7 m/s 1.4 high 11.3h
May Very Good 10° - 18° 14° 118 mm some cloud 73% 3.9 m/s 0.9 moderate 10.6h
June Very Good 7° - 15° 11° 59 mm some cloud 78% 3.3 m/s 0.6 moderate 10.2h
July Good 6° - 14° 8° 66 mm some cloud 72% 3.3 m/s 0.7 moderate 10.4h
August Very Good 6° - 15° 11° 40 mm mostly sunny 65% 2.9 m/s 1.0 high 11.0h
September Very Good 8° - 18° 13° 42 mm some cloud 62% 2.9 m/s 1.5 high 11.8h
October Very Good 11° - 21° 16° 85 mm some cloud 63% 3.3 m/s 1.9 very high 12.6h
November Very Good 13° - 23° 18° 113 mm partly cloudy 65% 3.4 m/s 2.4 extreme 13.4h
December Very Good 15° - 25° 20° 144 mm partly cloudy 67% 2.7 m/s 2.6 extreme 13.8h

Nearby Attractions to Mount Nothofagus National Park#

Mount Barney National Park
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Park 5.9 km
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Mount Barney (Queensland)
Prominent Scenic Rim peak known for steep climbs
Mountain 7.5 km