Ravensbourne National Park Park
Queensland park protecting rainforest along the Ravensbourne Range
A Queensland national park of rainforest gullies and eucalypt ridges, Ravensbourne offers walking tracks, birdwatching spots and picnic areas frequented by locals and day visitors.
Ravensbourne National Park at a Glance#
Address: Ravensbourne National Park, via Crows Nest-Eucalyptus Road, Queensland, Australia
Website: https://parks.des.qld.gov.au/parks/ravensbourne
Hours: Parkland open daily (daylight hours); visitor services limited seasonally
Admission: Free entry to the park; some picnic fees or campground charges may apply
How to Get to Ravensbourne National Park#
Ravensbourne is about 60 km north of Toowoomba and roughly 130 km west of Brisbane. The gravel turns for the park come off Crows Nest-Eucalyptus Road; from Crows Nest town centre the park is a 30-40 minute drive. Expect narrow, sometimes rough roads near the park entrances.
Tips for Visiting Ravensbourne National Park#
- Start early to walk the Main Range Trail for the views and cooler conditions.
- Check for seasonal washouts and park alerts on the Queensland Parks website before heading out.
- The park is remote - fuel up in Toowoomba or Crows Nest and carry water and a paper map.
Best Time to Visit Ravensbourne National Park#
Spring and autumn offer the most pleasant walking weather and the best chance to see wildflowers and birdlife.
Weather & Climate near Ravensbourne National Park#
Ravensbourne 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 6°C to 26°C. Abundant rainfall (1016 mm/year), wettest in January.
January
January is the warmest month with highs of 26°C and lows of 17°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (136 mm).
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February
February is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 17°C. Significant rainfall (131 mm).
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March
March is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 16°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm).
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April
April is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (100 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm).
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July
July is the coolest month with highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm).
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August
August is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm).
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November
November is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm).
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December
December is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (136 mm).