Turon National Park
Park New South Wales national park with gorges and bushland
Turon National Park in New South Wales preserves river gorges and historic goldfields along the Turon River. Visitors hike gold‑rush‑era trails, canyon and riverwalks, camp, and follow old mining tracks popular with four‑wheel‑drive and history enthusiasts.
How to Get to Turon National Park #
Access is by sealed and unsealed roads from Bathurst (about 65-90 minutes’ drive) and from the small towns of Sofala and Hill End. The park is best reached by car; some tracks require high-clearance vehicles. Consult the NSW National Parks page for recommended entry points and road conditions.
Tips for Visiting Turon National Park #
- Check the NSW National Parks website for alerts - access can be affected by fire risk or seasonal closures.
- Bring a good map or GPS; many of the old goldfields roads are unsealed and cellular reception is patchy.
- Explore the remains of the 1850s Turon gold rush near Sofala - rusted sluices and mining scars are easier to spot after light rain.
Best Time to Visit Turon National Park #
Best visited in the shoulder seasons (spring and autumn) when temperatures are moderate and tracks are in good condition.
Weather & Climate near Turon National Park #
Turon National Park's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in January) and cold winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 1°C to 26°C. Moderate rainfall (736 mm/year).
January
January is the warmest month with highs of 26°C and lows of 13°C. The wettest month with 88 mm of rain.
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February
February is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm).
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March
March is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm).
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April
April is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm).
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June
June is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm).
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July
July is the coolest month with highs of 11°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm).
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August
August is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm).
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November
November is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm).
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December
December is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm).
