Sundown National Park
Park Queensland park with sandstone gorges and woodlands
Sandstone escarpments, deep gorges and river country west of Stanthorpe define Sundown National Park; visitors hike marked trails, camp at basic sites and watch native birdlife from rocky lookouts.
How to Get to Sundown National Park #
Sundown National Park is reached by sealed and unsealed roads from Stanthorpe and other southern Queensland towns; allow for long driving distances and check local road closures during wet weather.
Tips for Visiting Sundown National Park #
- If camping, register with park authorities and follow fire restrictions - conditions can be dry and wildfire risk exists.
- Drive the sealed roads with caution; local ranger stations can provide up-to-date track conditions.
- Sunsets over the park's sandstone escarpments are dramatic and worth timing an evening lookout for.
Best Time to Visit Sundown National Park #
Best visited in spring to autumn for warm days and accessible tracks; winter is cool but offers clear skies.
Weather & Climate near Sundown National Park #
Sundown National Park's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in January) and cold winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 4°C to 29°C. Moderate rainfall (760 mm/year).
January
January is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 17°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm).
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February
February is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm).
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March
March is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm).
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April
April is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm).
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July
July is the coolest month with highs of 15°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm).
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August
August is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm).
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November
November is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 13°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm).
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December
December is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (102 mm).
