Toonumbar National Park
Park New South Wales park protecting rainforest and waterfalls
Northern New South Wales park protecting subtropical rainforest, waterfalls and walking tracks; visitors come for camping, birdwatching and multi‑day bushwalks.
Toonumbar National Park is a protected area in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales that conserves remnant subtropical rainforest, wet sclerophyll forest and upland habitats on the Great Dividing Range. The park protects biodiversity values typical of the region and provides habitat for native birds and mammals.
Visitors can use a network of walking tracks and management trails for short walks and birdwatching in rainforest and forest margins. Scenic lookouts and picnic areas provide access to the park’s landscapes, and the reserve is used for bushwalking, nature observation and low-intensity camping where permitted.
The area was reserved and later declared a national park to conserve remaining patches of subtropical rainforest and associated ecosystems on the Great Dividing Range. Management focuses on protecting ecological values and facilitating low-impact visitor access.
The park sits inland in northern New South Wales in the Northern Rivers region, near towns in the Kyogle area, and forms part of the upland landscape of the Great Dividing Range.
How to Get to Toonumbar National Park #
Toonumbar is reached by road from Grafton or Kyogle in northern NSW. Park entrances and walking tracks are accessed from local shire roads; check the NSW National Parks website for maps and alerts.
Tips for Visiting Toonumbar National Park #
- Drive slowly on approach roads - wildlife and narrow bends are common.
- Try the Forest Sky Pier and look for koalas and rare bird species in the early morning.
- Consult park alerts during the wet season when tracks can close.
Best Time to Visit Toonumbar National Park #
Spring and autumn are best for walking and wildlife viewing; check conditions during summer rains.
Weather & Climate near Toonumbar National Park #
Toonumbar 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 6°C to 26°C. Abundant rainfall (1343 mm/year), wettest in February.
January
January is the warmest month with highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C. Significant rainfall (174 mm).
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February
February is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 16°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (186 mm).
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March
March is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C. Significant rainfall (164 mm).
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April
April is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 13°C. Significant rainfall (116 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (124 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm).
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July
July is the coolest month with highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm).
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August
August is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm).
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November
November is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. Significant rainfall (113 mm).
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December
December is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 15°C. Significant rainfall (157 mm).
