Mowbray National Park Park
Queensland park protecting tropical rainforest and waterways
Mowbray National Park protects lowland tropical rainforest and riverine forests north of Cairns. Visitors come for short walks, birdwatching and mangrove-lined river scenery.
Mowbray National Park at a Glance#
Website: https://parks.des.qld.gov.au/parks/mowbray
Hours: Daily sunrise-sunset
Admission: Free (park entry)
How to Get to Mowbray National Park#
The park is accessed from the Captain Cook Highway north of Cairns; drive toward Mossman and follow local signage. Some access roads are unsealed-check vehicle suitability and local park alerts before traveling.
Tips for Visiting Mowbray National Park#
- Bring binoculars for rainforest birdlife along the creek corridors.
- Check for crocodile warnings in lowland waterholes in the wet season; respect all signage.
- Combine a visit with nearby Daintree and Cape Tribulation for a fuller Wet Tropics experience.
Best Time to Visit Mowbray National Park#
Dry season (May-October) is the most comfortable for visiting; wet season brings dramatic rainforest growth but more travel disruptions.
Weather & Climate near Mowbray National Park#
Mowbray National Park's climate is classified as Tropical Monsoon - Tropical Monsoon climate with hot summers (peaking in January) and mild winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 15°C to 30°C. Abundant rainfall (1969 mm/year), wettest in February with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 22° - 30° | 26° | 310 mm | - | - | 4.2 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 22° - 30° | 26° | 471 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 22° - 29° | 25° | 271 mm | - | - | 4.2 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 20° - 28° | 24° | 350 mm | - | - | 5.7 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 18° - 26° | 22° | 94 mm | - | - | 6.1 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 16° - 24° | 20° | 46 mm | - | - | 6.3 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 15° - 24° | 20° | 55 mm | - | - | 5.7 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 16° - 25° | 21° | 47 mm | - | - | 5.9 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 18° - 27° | 22° | 39 mm | - | - | 4.7 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 19° - 29° | 24° | 31 mm | - | - | 4.7 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 21° - 30° | 26° | 89 mm | - | - | 4.3 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 22° - 31° | 26° | 166 mm | - | - | 4.3 m/s | - | - |
