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.

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Sundown National Park at a Glance#

Website: https://parks.des.qld.gov.au/parks/sundown

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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.

Spring-Autumn
Sep-Apr · 10-28°C
Warmer daytime temps and wildflower seasons in spring.
Winter
May-Aug · 0-18°C
Cooler nights and clear skies; good for stargazing.

Weather & Climate near Sundown National Park#

Climate

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).

Air Quality: AQI 26 Good
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
29°
Warmest Month
4°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January - 17° - 29° 23° 96 mm - - 3.1 m/s - -
February - 17° - 28° 22° 80 mm - - 3.0 m/s - -
March - 15° - 26° 21° 60 mm - - 2.9 m/s - -
April - 12° - 23° 18° 38 mm - - 2.8 m/s - -
May - 9° - 20° 14° 50 mm - - 2.6 m/s - -
June - 5° - 17° 11° 36 mm - - 2.3 m/s - -
July - 4° - 15° 8° 48 mm - - 2.6 m/s - -
August - 5° - 17° 11° 47 mm - - 2.7 m/s - -
September - 8° - 20° 14° 49 mm - - 3.0 m/s - -
October - 11° - 23° 17° 73 mm - - 3.4 m/s - -
November - 13° - 25° 19° 81 mm - - 3.3 m/s - -
December - 16° - 28° 22° 102 mm - - 3.2 m/s - -