Thrushton National Park

Park National park in Queensland with bushland and wildlife

A protected area in Queensland, Thrushton National Park conserves dry eucalypt country and bushland habitat, used by visitors for walking, wildlife observation and short outings.

Thrushton National Park
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How to Get to Thrushton National Park #

Thrushton National Park is in inland Queensland; access is by sealed and unsealed roads from regional centres. Visitors should check with Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service for the latest access conditions and recommended routes. Long drives across the outback mean planning fuel and supplies in advance.

Tips for Visiting Thrushton National Park #

  • Check local rangers for fire danger and access conditions in this sparsely visited park.
  • Be prepared for remote travel; services are limited and distances between towns are large.
  • Carry extra water and fuel; distances across outback roads can be long with few services.

Best Time to Visit Thrushton National Park #

Best visited in the cooler months of the Australian winter and spring to avoid extreme summer heat.

Southern winter (cooler months)
May-September · 5-25°C (41-77°F)
Pleasant daytime temperatures and cooler nights; best for exploring outback country.
Spring
September-November · 10-30°C (50-86°F)
Wildflower season in good rainfall years; check local conditions.

Weather & Climate near Thrushton National Park #

Climate

Thrushton National Park's climate is classified as Hot Semi-Arid - Hot Semi-Arid climate with hot summers (peaking in January) and cool winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 5°C to 35°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
35°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the hottest month with highs of 35°C and lows of 21°C. The wettest month with 68 mm of rain.

Comfort

28°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
21° 35°

Weather

68 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 21°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm).

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
21° 33°

Weather

56 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm

March

March is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm).

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
18° 32°

Weather

42 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm

April

April is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm).

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
14° 27°

Weather

34 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm

May

May is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm).

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
10° 23°

Weather

36 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm

June

June is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 6°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
19°

Weather

24 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm

July

July is the coolest month with highs of 19°C and lows of 5°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
19°

Weather

27 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm

August

August is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 6°C. The driest month with just 22 mm.

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
21°

Weather

22 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm

September

September is cool with highs of 25°C and lows of 10°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
10° 25°

Weather

28 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm

October

October is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm).

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
14° 29°

Weather

33 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm

November

November is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm).

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
17° 31°

Weather

48 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

December

December is warm with highs of 34°C and lows of 20°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm).

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
20° 34°

Weather

48 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm

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