Mount Worth State Park
Park Victorian state park with rainforest and walking trails
Near Gippsland, Mount Worth preserves cool temperate rainforest and tall mountain ash. Walkers and birdwatchers visit for rainforest tracks, picnic areas and views across the Latrobe Valley.
How to Get to Mount Worth State Park #
The park is approximately 20-30 minutes’ drive from the town of Warragul; follow local roads and signage from the Princes Freeway (M1) toward Drouin-Warragul and then east into the park access roads.
Tips for Visiting Mount Worth State Park #
- Late afternoon light makes the cliffs and rainforest glow-time short walks for that hour.
- Look for lyrebirds and small rainforest birds, especially in the gullies and fern thickets.
- Avoid tracks after heavy rain when paths can be slippery and creek crossings hazardous.
Best Time to Visit Mount Worth State Park #
Best in autumn and spring for comfortable walking; summer mornings are also excellent but avoid the midday heat.
Weather & Climate near Mount Worth State Park #
Mount Worth State Park's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in February) and cold winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 4°C to 24°C. Abundant rainfall (1262 mm/year), wettest in September.
January
January is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm).
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February
February is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm).
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March
March is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm).
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April
April is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (112 mm).
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June
June is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (116 mm).
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July
July is the coolest month with highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (121 mm).
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August
August is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (128 mm).
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September
September is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (136 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (127 mm).
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November
November is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (107 mm).
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December
December is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm).
