Sarabah National Park

Park Queensland national park preserving rainforest remnants

Sarabah National Park in Queensland protects rainforest and riparian corridors; visitors use trails, picnic spots and lookouts for birdwatching and short nature walks.

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Sarabah National Park
Sarabah National Park, Queensland, Australia
-28.0467, 153.1230
Day-use (sunrise-sunset)
Free (national park; fees may apply for specific activities)

How to Get to Sarabah National Park #

Sarabah NP is in the Scenic Rim region, roughly an hour’s drive southwest from Brisbane depending on the route. The park is accessed from local roads off the Beaudesert-Boonah corridors; a private vehicle is recommended.

Tips for Visiting Sarabah National Park #

  • Check local fire warnings-Queensland bush conditions vary rapidly.
  • Bring a reliable map or GPS-the park is sparsely signed and cell coverage can be intermittent.
  • Sarabah's rainforest gullies are best explored in the cooler morning hours when wildlife is most active.

Best Time to Visit Sarabah National Park #

Sarabah is a subtropical national park; plan visits for milder, drier months and expect heat and humidity in summer.

Autumn/Winter
Apr-Aug · 12-22°C
Drier and cooler-more comfortable for walking in the subtropical uplands.
Spring
Sep-Nov · 15-25°C
Wildflower season and increased bird activity.

Weather & Climate near Sarabah National Park #

Climate

Sarabah 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 7°C to 28°C. Abundant rainfall (1242 mm/year), wettest in February.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
29°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the warmest month with highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (156 mm).

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
19° 29°

Weather

156 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (188 mm).

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
18° 28°

Weather

188 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 17°C. Significant rainfall (147 mm).

Comfort

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

Weather

147 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 14°C. Significant rainfall (111 mm).

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
14° 25°

Weather

111 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm

May

May is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm).

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
11° 23°

Weather

97 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm

June

June is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm).

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
20°

Weather

48 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm

July

July is the coolest month with highs of 19°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm).

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
19°

Weather

61 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm).

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
21°

Weather

36 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

September

September is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm).

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
10° 23°

Weather

42 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm

October

October is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 13°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm).

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
13° 25°

Weather

96 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm

November

November is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C. Significant rainfall (109 mm).

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
15° 27°

Weather

109 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C. Significant rainfall (151 mm).

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
17° 28°

Weather

151 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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