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 at a Glance#
Address: Tarlo River National Park, New South Wales, Australia
Website: https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/parks/tarlo-river-national-park
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.
Weather & Climate near Tarlo River National Park#
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).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 13° - 26° | 20° | 78 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 14° - 25° | 19° | 66 mm | - | - | 2.7 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 11° - 23° | 17° | 67 mm | - | - | 2.4 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 8° - 20° | 14° | 58 mm | - | - | 2.7 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 6° - 16° | 11° | 54 mm | - | - | 2.5 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 3° - 12° | 6° | 51 mm | - | - | 2.9 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 2° - 11° | 5° | 41 mm | - | - | 2.3 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 3° - 13° | 6° | 49 mm | - | - | 2.9 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 5° - 16° | 10° | 51 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 7° - 19° | 13° | 58 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 9° - 22° | 15° | 63 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 12° - 25° | 18° | 56 mm | - | - | 3.4 m/s | - | - |