Werrikimbe National Park
Park Rugged rainforest and wilderness park with waterfalls
In New South Wales, Werrikimbe National Park protects high‑altitude rainforest and eucalypt forest; visitors follow walking trails to waterfalls, old growth stands and campgrounds in a World Heritage landscape.
How to Get to Werrikimbe National Park #
Werrikimbe National Park is reached by sealed and unsealed roads from the Oxley Highway (B56) and the Pacific Highway. The most common access points are the villages of Walcha (west) and Werris Creek (north), with park entrances signposted from local roads; allow for gravel-road driving in the park’s immediate vicinity. The park is about 60-120 minutes’ drive from major regional towns depending on entrance.
Tips for Visiting Werrikimbe National Park #
- Enter via Castlebrook or Little River access points; local rangers can provide trail conditions and route suggestions.
- The Heart of the Park track traverses rugged sections - be prepared for steep, muddy trail and sporadic creek crossings.
- Bring strong insect repellent in summer; ticks and mosquitos can be persistent in some gullies.
- If interested in birding, target early morning for lyrebirds and endemic passerines; pack a spotting scope for distant ridge-top views.
Best Time to Visit Werrikimbe National Park #
Year-round access but spring and autumn offer milder weather and better walking conditions.
Weather & Climate near Werrikimbe National Park #
Werrikimbe 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 2°C to 23°C. Abundant rainfall (1438 mm/year), wettest in January.
January
January is the warmest month with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (209 mm).
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February
February is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. Significant rainfall (178 mm).
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March
March is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (180 mm).
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April
April is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (126 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (115 mm).
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June
June is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm).
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July
July is the coolest month with highs of 11°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm).
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August
August is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 7°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm).
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November
November is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (141 mm).
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December
December is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (144 mm).
