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.

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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.

Autumn
March-May · 10-22°C (50-72°F)
Clear, cool days and excellent walking conditions; autumn colours accent the gullies.
Spring
September-November · 12-24°C (54-75°F)
Wildflowers and good weather for hikes; some muddy patches after rains.

Weather & Climate near Ravensbourne National Park#

Climate

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.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
27°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the warmest month with highs of 26°C and lows of 17°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (136 mm).

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
17° 27°

Weather

136 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 17°C. Significant rainfall (131 mm).

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
17° 26°

Weather

131 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 16°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm).

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
16° 25°

Weather

93 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm

April

April is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm).

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
13° 22°

Weather

75 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm

May

May is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (100 mm).

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
11° 19°

Weather

100 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm

June

June is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm).

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
16°

Weather

42 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm

July

July is the coolest month with highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm).

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
15°

Weather

54 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm

August

August is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm).

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
17°

Weather

35 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm

September

September is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm).

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
20°

Weather

42 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm

October

October is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm).

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
12° 22°

Weather

77 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm).

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
14° 24°

Weather

95 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (136 mm).

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
16° 26°

Weather

136 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm