Tooloom National Park

Park Protected park in New South Wales, rainforest and waterfalls

A compact protected remnant of subtropical rainforest in northern New South Wales, Tooloom National Park offers short walks, birdwatching and rainforest canopy near the Clarence River catchment; visitors often combine it with nearby reserves.

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Tooloom National Park
Tooloom National Park, Northern Rivers region, New South Wales, Australia
-28.4485, 152.4429
Park access generally open daylight hours
Free (national park; some site-specific permits may apply)

How to Get to Tooloom National Park #

Tooloom National Park is approximately 40-60 minutes’ drive from Kyogle and Casino in northern NSW. Access is by sealed and unsealed local roads; small car parks and trailheads serve the main attractions like Tooloom Falls.

Tips for Visiting Tooloom National Park #

  • Visit Tooloom Falls early in the morning for misty light and fewer people - the falls and surrounding rainforest are best experienced quietly.
  • Look and listen for the rufous scrub-bird and other rare forest species; birdwatchers should bring binoculars and a local bird list.
  • The camping area is basic; check with NSW National Parks (local office) for fire restrictions and seasonal access.

Best Time to Visit Tooloom National Park #

Spring and autumn are generally best for walking and wildlife watching; check for seasonal track closures.

Spring
September-November · 12-24°C
Wildflowers and good conditions for walking; rainforest is lush after winter rains.
Summer
December-February · 20-30°C
Warm and humid; some walking tracks can be muddy after heavy rains.
Autumn/Winter
March-August · 8-20°C
Cooler and quieter; fewer insects and comfortable walking temperatures.

Weather & Climate near Tooloom National Park #

Climate

Tooloom National Park's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with warm summers (peaking in January) and cool winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 5°C to 26°C. Abundant rainfall (1124 mm/year), wettest in February.

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 16°C. Significant rainfall (136 mm).

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
16° 26°

Weather

136 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (158 mm).

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
16° 26°

Weather

158 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C. Significant rainfall (145 mm).

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
15° 24°

Weather

145 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

April

April is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm).

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
12° 22°

Weather

86 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm).

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
10° 18°

Weather

98 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm).

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
16°

Weather

58 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is the coolest month with highs of 15°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm).

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
15°

Weather

59 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

August

August is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm).

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
16°

Weather

34 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm

September

September is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm).

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
19°

Weather

41 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

October

October is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm).

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
11° 22°

Weather

77 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm).

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
13° 24°

Weather

98 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C. Significant rainfall (134 mm).

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
15° 26°

Weather

134 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm

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