Mount Pinbarren National Park
Park Small park preserving rainforest on volcanic mountain slopes
In Queensland’s Sunshine Coast hinterland, Mount Pinbarren National Park protects remnant rainforest and a short walking track to open ridgelines; visitors take brief hikes and birdwatch the hinterland.
Mount Pinbarren National Park is a small protected area in southeastern Queensland that conserves remnant rainforest and eucalypt forest around the Mount Pinbarren feature. It protects biodiversity within a largely cleared coastal hinterland.
Visitors find short walking tracks and lookout points; the park is most often visited for birdwatching and short nature walks rather than extended backcountry trips. Facilities are minimal and access is by local roads.
The park was designated to protect the local forest remnants and associated wildlife and to provide a natural reserve close to coastal communities.
Mount Pinbarren National Park lies inland from the Sunshine Coast hinterland and is part of the coastal hinterland of southeastern Queensland.
How to Get to Mount Pinbarren National Park #
From Nambour or Maleny drive inland on known local roads toward Kenilworth and follow signage to the park entrances. Short drive from the Bruce Highway; many trailheads have small parking areas.
Tips for Visiting Mount Pinbarren National Park #
- Bring a map-some of the smaller tracks are unmarked and easy to miss.
- Visit in late winter to early spring for wildflower displays on the slopes.
- Check for closures or advisory notices from Queensland Parks and Wildlife before visiting.
Best Time to Visit Mount Pinbarren National Park #
Best in late winter to spring for flowers and comfortable hiking weather.
Weather & Climate near Mount Pinbarren National Park #
Mount Pinbarren 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 8°C to 29°C. Abundant rainfall (1439 mm/year), wettest in February.
January
January is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 20°C. Heavy rain (205 mm).
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February
February is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 20°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (232 mm).
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March
March is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (144 mm).
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April
April is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C. Significant rainfall (111 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. Significant rainfall (124 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm).
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July
July is the coolest month with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm).
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August
August is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm).
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October
October is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm).
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November
November is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 17°C. Significant rainfall (119 mm).
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December
December is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 18°C. Significant rainfall (158 mm).
