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.

West Cooroy National Park at a Glance#

Website: https://parks.des.qld.gov.au/parks/west-cooroy

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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.

Autumn-Winter
April-August · 10-22°C (50-72°F)
Clearest hiking weather with lower humidity and comfortable daytime temperatures.
Spring
September-November · 15-25°C (59-77°F)
Native flowers and birdlife are active; good for botanizing.
Summer
December-February · 20-30°C (68-86°F)
Hotter and more humid-afternoon storms are possible, trails can be slippery.

Weather & Climate near West Cooroy National Park#

Climate

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.

Air Quality: AQI 22 Good
Best Time to Visit
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Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
35°
Warmest Month
9°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Very Good 20° - 29° 25° 184 mm partly cloudy 76% 3.8 m/s 2.7 extreme 13.5h
February Very Good 20° - 29° 24° 223 mm partly cloudy 78% 3.9 m/s 2.5 extreme 12.9h
March Very Good 19° - 28° 23° 137 mm partly cloudy 77% 3.4 m/s 2.0 very high 12.1h
April Very Good 16° - 26° 21° 130 mm partly cloudy 75% 2.8 m/s 1.5 high 11.3h
May Very Good 13° - 23° 18° 130 mm some cloud 71% 3.0 m/s 1.0 high 10.7h
June Very Good 9° - 21° 15° 66 mm partly cloudy 74% 2.8 m/s 0.7 moderate 10.4h
July Very Good 8° - 20° 14° 77 mm some cloud 70% 3.2 m/s 0.8 moderate 10.5h
August Very Good 8° - 22° 15° 42 mm mostly sunny 67% 2.8 m/s 1.1 high 11.1h
September Excellent 11° - 24° 17° 46 mm mostly sunny 69% 2.6 m/s 1.6 very high 11.8h
October Excellent 14° - 26° 20° 96 mm some cloud 72% 2.5 m/s 2.0 extreme 12.6h
November Excellent 17° - 28° 22° 119 mm partly cloudy 72% 3.1 m/s 2.4 extreme 13.3h
December Very Good 18° - 29° 24° 143 mm partly cloudy 74% 3.5 m/s 2.6 extreme 13.6h