Towarri National Park

National Park Protected area of eucalypt woodlands and wildlife

Towarri National Park protects dry eucalypt and woodland in New South Wales’ Upper Hunter; visitors hike, birdwatch, and explore unpaved roads and small picnic spots.

Towarri National Park
-31.8458, 150.0736
Open year‑round (daylight hours)
Free

How to Get to Towarri National Park #

Towarri lies in the Upper Hunter region of NSW. The park is best accessed by car; consult the NSW National Parks website for the exact coordinates and the recommended approach roads. Expect unsealed access tracks - a high‑clearance vehicle is recommended for some entry points.

Tips for Visiting Towarri National Park #

  • Bring insect repellent in summer - sandstone gullies and shaded creeklines harbour mosquitoes.
  • Check the NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service alerts for fire closures before visiting.
  • A high-clearance vehicle helps on unsealed access tracks; some picnic spots require a short walk from the car park.

Best Time to Visit Towarri National Park #

Best visited in the cooler months for walking and wildlife - park is open year‑round during daylight hours.

Autumn (Mar-May)
Mar-May · 15-25°C
Milder days and golden eucalypt colours; fewer flies than summer.
Winter (Jun-Aug)
Jun-Aug · 5-15°C
Crisp mornings and clear skies good for long views; colder at night.

Weather & Climate near Towarri National Park #

Climate

Towarri National Park's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with warm summers (peaking in January) and cold winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 1°C to 27°C. Moderate rainfall (876 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 28 Good
Best Time to Visit
MarchFebruaryNovember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
44°
Warmest Month
-3°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the warmest month with highs of 27°C and lows of 14°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (115 mm).

80 Excellent

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
14° 27°
54%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

115 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.9
UV Index
Extreme
13.8h daylight

February

February is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm).

82 Excellent

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
14° 26°
61%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

77 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
13.1h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm).

84 Excellent

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
12° 24°
65%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

64 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.9
UV Index
Very High
12.1h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm).

75 Very Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
20°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

56 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
11.2h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
16°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

66 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
10.4h daylight

June

June is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm).

66 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

59 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Low
10.0h daylight

July

July is the coolest month with highs of 11°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm).

64 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

74 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.2h daylight

August

August is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

66 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°
71%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

62 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
10.9h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
16°
63%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

66 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
11.8h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm).

72 Very Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
20°
57%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

75 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.9
UV Index
Very High
12.7h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm).

82 Excellent

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
10° 23°
56%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

83 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
13.6h daylight

December

December is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm).

82 Excellent

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
13° 26°
56%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

79 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.7
UV Index
Extreme
14.0h daylight

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