West Cooroy National Park
National Park Protected rainforest park in Queensland with walking trails
West Cooroy National Park in Queensland protects subtropical rainforest and eucalypt ridges; bushwalks and birdwatching attract visitors from nearby coastal towns.
How to Get to West Cooroy National Park #
From Cooroy town centre, drive west along local roads (e.g., Cooroy-Noosa Road then minor routes) for approximately 10-20 minutes to designated park access points. The park is best accessed by car; check parks.des.qld.gov.au for track closures and current conditions.
Tips for Visiting West Cooroy National Park #
- Carry a paper map and download offline topo maps-mobile coverage can be patchy in the park.
- Look for the understory of native fruit trees in season; local ranger stations may list seasonal foraging rules.
- Visit in the cooler months (autumn-spring) to avoid mid-summer ticks and heat; mornings are often the clearest for views.
Best Time to Visit West Cooroy National Park #
Autumn through spring offers the most comfortable conditions for walking and wildlife watching.
Weather & Climate near West Cooroy National Park #
West Cooroy National Park's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in January) and cool winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 8°C to 29°C. Abundant rainfall (1393 mm/year), wettest in February.
January
January is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (184 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 20°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (223 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (137 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C. Significant rainfall (130 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. Significant rainfall (130 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is the coolest month with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm).
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August
August is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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October
October is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm).
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November
November is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C. Significant rainfall (119 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 18°C. Significant rainfall (143 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
