Wallingat National Park

National Park Coastal park protecting rainforests and wetlands

Coastal national park on New South Wales’ mid-north coast, offering beaches, rainforest pockets, surf access, birdwatching and camping along boardwalked trails.

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Wallingat National Park
Wallingat National Park, New South Wales, Australia (near Forster/Tuncurry)
-32.3011, 152.4353
Park lands open daylight hours
No entry fee; NSW national park vehicle fees may apply

How to Get to Wallingat National Park #

Wallingat is about 20-30 minutes south of Forster; access via Pacific Highway and local roads. The nearest major centre is Taree; from there, signs and local maps will point toward park entry roads.

Tips for Visiting Wallingat National Park #

  • Bring mosquito repellent during warmer months - some trails pass through wetland habitats.
  • Launch boats from tea-tree-lined creeks for quiet birdwatching; early morning is best for sightings.
  • Check rangers' notices for track closures during breeding seasons or after storms.

Best Time to Visit Wallingat National Park #

Autumn through spring offers comfortable temperatures for hiking; summer is best for water activities but can be hot.

Autumn-Spring
March-November · 10-22°C
Milder weather and fewer mid-summer insects make for more comfortable walks.
Summer
December-February · 20-30°C
Warm weather for swimming and boating but expect more insects and occasional heat.

Weather & Climate near Wallingat National Park #

Climate

Wallingat National Park's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in February) and cool winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 8°C to 26°C. Abundant rainfall (1206 mm/year), wettest in March.

Air Quality: AQI 30 Good
Best Time to Visit
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
36°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (118 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

80 Excellent

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
19° 26°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

118 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.7
UV Index
Extreme
13.9h daylight

February

February is the warmest month with highs of 26°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (113 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

80 Excellent

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
19° 26°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

113 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
13.1h daylight

March

March is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 17°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (161 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
17° 25°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

161 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.7
UV Index
Very High
12.2h daylight

April

April is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 15°C. Significant rainfall (115 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

78 Very Good

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
15° 23°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

115 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
11.2h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (120 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
12° 20°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

120 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
10.3h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (120 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

68 Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
10° 18°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

120 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
9.9h daylight

July

July is the coolest month with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

72 Very Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
17°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

72 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Low
10.1h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm).

74 Very Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
18°
71%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

64 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
10.8h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm).

76 Very Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
11° 20°
71%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

62 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
11.8h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

80 Excellent

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
13° 22°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

78 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.7
UV Index
Very High
12.8h daylight

November

November is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 15°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

80 Excellent

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
15° 23°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

94 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
13.6h daylight

December

December is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 18°C. Regular rainfall (89 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

82 Excellent

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
18° 26°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

89 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
14.1h daylight

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