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.
Tarra-Bulga National Park at a Glance#
Address: Tarra-Bulga National Park, Gippsland region, Victoria, Australia
Website: https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/places-to-see/parks/tarra-bulga-national-park
Hours: Open daily (parkland)
Admission: 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.
Weather & Climate near Tarra-Bulga National Park#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 11° - 21° | 16° | 76 mm | - | - | 5.0 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 11° - 22° | 17° | 54 mm | - | - | 5.0 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 10° - 20° | 15° | 84 mm | - | - | 4.9 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 8° - 16° | 12° | 82 mm | - | - | 5.1 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 6° - 13° | 7° | 97 mm | - | - | 5.1 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 4° - 11° | 5° | 104 mm | - | - | 4.7 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 3° - 10° | 3° | 104 mm | - | - | 5.0 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 4° - 10° | 4° | 108 mm | - | - | 5.1 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 5° - 12° | 5° | 116 mm | - | - | 5.4 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 6° - 15° | 10° | 110 mm | - | - | 5.4 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 8° - 17° | 12° | 99 mm | - | - | 4.8 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 9° - 19° | 14° | 90 mm | - | - | 4.8 m/s | - | - |