Tapin Tops National Park

National Park National park with forests, waterfalls and camping areas

Tapin Tops National Park in New South Wales features tall eucalypt forest, waterfalls and walking tracks; visitors come for bushwalking, camping and waterfall viewpoints.

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Tapin Tops National Park
Tapin Tops National Park, New South Wales, Australia
-31.6636, 152.1869
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https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/parks/tapin-tops-national-park

How to Get to Tapin Tops National Park #

Reached by sealed and gravel roads from nearby towns such as Taree and Wingham; follow park signage to trailheads and picnic areas.

Tips for Visiting Tapin Tops National Park #

  • Check for seasonal closures and ranger notices before planning multi-day trips.
  • Combine a visit with nearby coastal towns for supplies-the park is remote and services are limited.
  • Look for historic logging remnants along older tracks-there is a visible heritage of forest industry.

Best Time to Visit Tapin Tops National Park #

Spring and autumn are ideal for comfortable visits and active trails; summer can be humid and wet.

Spring
September-November · 15-25°C
Wildflowers and waterfalls are at their best; pleasant walking weather.
Autumn
March-May · 12-22°C
Cooling temperatures and fewer flies make for comfortable exploration.

Weather & Climate near Tapin Tops National Park #

Climate

Tapin Tops National Park's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in January) and cold winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 4°C to 25°C. Abundant rainfall (1556 mm/year), wettest in March.

Air Quality: AQI 31 Good
Best Time to Visit
SeptemberDecemberFebruary
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
40°
Warmest Month
-3°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the warmest month with highs of 25°C and lows of 15°C. Heavy rain (206 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
15° – 25°
68%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

206 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.6
UV Index
Extreme
13.8h daylight

February

February is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C. Significant rainfall (198 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
15° – 24°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

198 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
13.1h daylight

March

March is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 14°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (222 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
14° – 23°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

222 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
12.1h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (126 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

68 Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
11° – 20°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

126 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
11.2h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (129 mm).

67 Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
8° – 17°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

129 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
10.4h daylight

June

June is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (99 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

62 Good

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
6° – 14°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

99 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Low
10.0h daylight

July

July is the coolest month with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm).

63 Good

Comfort

9°
Feels Like Cold
9°C
Temperature
4° – 13°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

73 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
10.2h daylight

August

August is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm).

68 Good

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
5° – 15°
70%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

48 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
10.9h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm).

74 Very Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
7° – 18°
65%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

65 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
11.8h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (101 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
9° – 20°
64%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

101 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
12.7h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (150 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

62 Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
11° – 22°
67%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

150 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
13.6h daylight

December

December is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C. Significant rainfall (139 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
14° – 24°
67%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

139 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
14.0h daylight

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