Tarlo River National Park

Park Riverside national park preserving river gorges and woodlands

Near Goulburn in New South Wales, Tarlo River National Park protects river gorges, sandstone cliffs and riparian bushland. Visitors come for bushwalking, picnics, fishing and short camping along the Tarlo River.

Tarlo River National Park
Tarlo River National Park, New South Wales, Australia
-34.4985, 149.9179

How to Get to Tarlo River National Park #

Accessible by rural roads from the Southern Tablelands region; nearest towns include Crookwell and Taralga-follow park directions for signed access points.

Tips for Visiting Tarlo River National Park #

  • Bring a detailed river map if planning to paddle-the Tarlo River has braided sections and low bridges.
  • Be aware of seasonal flood risk; avoid narrow gullies after heavy rain.
  • Look for old river flats used historically for grazing-these are good places to spot wallabies and birdlife.

Best Time to Visit Tarlo River National Park #

Spring and autumn are the most comfortable times to visit; check water levels before paddling.

Autumn
March-May · 12-22°C
Milder weather makes walking and paddling pleasant.
Spring
September-November · 12-24°C
Wildflowers and riverbanks are attractive; insect activity increases.

Weather & Climate near Tarlo River National Park #

Climate

Tarlo River 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 2°C to 26°C. Moderate rainfall (692 mm/year).

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
26°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the warmest month with highs of 26°C and lows of 13°C. The wettest month with 78 mm of rain.

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
13° 26°

Weather

78 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm).

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
14° 25°

Weather

66 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm

March

March is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm).

Comfort

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

Weather

67 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm

April

April is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm).

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
20°

Weather

58 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm

May

May is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm).

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
16°

Weather

54 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm

June

June is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°

Weather

51 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

July

July is the coolest month with highs of 11°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°

Weather

41 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm

August

August is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°

Weather

49 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

September

September is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm).

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
16°

Weather

51 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

October

October is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm).

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
19°

Weather

58 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm).

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
22°

Weather

63 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm).

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
12° 25°

Weather

56 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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