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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 17° - 27° | 22° | 136 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 17° - 26° | 22° | 131 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 16° - 25° | 20° | 93 mm | - | - | 2.6 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 13° - 22° | 18° | 75 mm | - | - | 2.3 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 11° - 19° | 15° | 100 mm | - | - | 2.3 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 7° - 16° | 12° | 42 mm | - | - | 2.4 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 6° - 15° | 11° | 54 mm | - | - | 2.6 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 6° - 17° | 11° | 35 mm | - | - | 2.5 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 9° - 20° | 14° | 42 mm | - | - | 2.8 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 12° - 22° | 17° | 77 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 14° - 24° | 19° | 95 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 16° - 26° | 21° | 136 mm | - | - | 2.9 m/s | - | - |