Tarra-Bulga National Park

Park Temperate rainforest park with giant tree ferns

Victoria’s Tarra-Bulga National Park preserves temperate rainforest and large tree ferns; visitors walk the suspension bridge and boardwalks, photograph giant ferns and spend short hikes among cool, mossy gullies.

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Tarra-Bulga National Park
Tarra-Bulga National Park, Gippsland region, Victoria, Australia
-38.4496, 146.5313
Open daily (parkland)
Free (park entry)

How to Get to Tarra-Bulga National Park #

The park is about a 20-30 minute drive from Yarram and roughly 2.5 hours from Melbourne. Access is by road (Tarra Valley Road). There is limited public transport; driving is the most practical option.

Tips for Visiting Tarra-Bulga National Park #

  • Take the Corrigans Gorge circuit for a steep, fern-lined walk with dramatic tree ferns and river views.
  • Arrive midweek or before 9am on weekends; popular picnic spots fill quickly.
  • Bring a map of the park's walking tracks-mobile signal can be patchy in the gorges.

Best Time to Visit Tarra-Bulga National Park #

Spring and autumn offer the most comfortable conditions for exploring the rainforest gullies and waterfalls.

Spring
Sep-Nov (Southern Hemisphere) · 10-20°C
Ferns and flora are at their most photogenic after winter rains.
Autumn-Winter
Mar-Aug · 5-15°C
Cooler, misty mornings highlight the forest's moss and dripping canopies.

Weather & Climate near Tarra-Bulga National Park #

Climate

Tarra-Bulga National Park's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in February) and cold winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 3°C to 22°C. Abundant rainfall (1124 mm/year), wettest in September.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
22°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm).

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
11° 21°

Weather

76 mm
Rainfall
5.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm).

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
11° 22°

Weather

54 mm
Rainfall
5.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm).

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
10° 20°

Weather

84 mm
Rainfall
4.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm).

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
16°

Weather

82 mm
Rainfall
5.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm).

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
13°

Weather

97 mm
Rainfall
5.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°

Weather

104 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is the coolest month with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°

Weather

104 mm
Rainfall
5.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (108 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°

Weather

108 mm
Rainfall
5.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

September

September is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 5°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (116 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°

Weather

116 mm
Rainfall
5.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

October

October is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (110 mm).

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
15°

Weather

110 mm
Rainfall
5.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (99 mm).

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
17°

Weather

99 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm).

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
19°

Weather

90 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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