West Hill National Park

How to Get to West Hill National Park #

West Hill National Park is accessed from regional roads off the Bruce Highway in central Queensland; exact approach roads depend on nearby service towns. Most visitors arrive by private vehicle. Check local Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service notices for track conditions and seasonal access information.

Tips for Visiting West Hill National Park #

Check for park alerts during the wet season - heavy rains can close tracks and make creek crossings dangerous.
Wear sturdy footwear: some viewpoints are reached by steep, eroded tracks with loose gravel.
Bring binoculars for birdwatching - the park's eucalypt ridges hold several woodland species.

Best Time to Visit West Hill National Park #

Visit in the dry months for safer walking conditions and clearer vistas; wet season highlights waterfalls but requires caution.

Dry Season

May-October · 12-25°C

Best time for walking and views; roads are more reliable and fire management is active.

Wet Season

November-April · 18-30°C

Dense, green vegetation and higher waterfalls but tracks can be slippery and some areas may be closed.

Winter

June-August · 5-18°C

Cooler conditions and quieter trails; bring warm layers for the ridgelines.

Weather & Climate near West Hill National Park #

Climate

Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in January) and mild winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 12°C to 31°C. Moderate rainfall (903 mm/year).

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

31°

Warmest Month

12°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the warmest month with highs of 31°C and lows of 23°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (158 mm).

Comfort

27°

Feels Like Warm

27°C

Temperature

23° – 31°

Weather

158 mm

Rainfall

5.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

February

February is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 23°C. Significant rainfall (129 mm).

Comfort

27°

Feels Like Warm

27°C

Temperature

23° – 31°

Weather

129 mm

Rainfall

5.7 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

March

March is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C. Significant rainfall (108 mm).

Comfort

26°

Feels Like Warm

26°C

Temperature

22° – 30°

Weather

108 mm

Rainfall

4.9 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

April

April is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 20°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm).

Comfort

24°

Feels Like Warm

24°C

Temperature

20° – 28°

Weather

51 mm

Rainfall

4.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

May

May is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm).

Comfort

21°

Feels Like Mild

21°C

Temperature

17° – 26°

Weather

61 mm

Rainfall

3.7 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

June

June is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm).

Comfort

18°

Feels Like Mild

18°C

Temperature

13° – 24°

Weather

34 mm

Rainfall

3.6 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

July

July is the coolest month with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm).

Comfort

18°

Feels Like Cool

18°C

Temperature

12° – 23°

Weather

32 mm

Rainfall

3.9 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

August

August is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C. The driest month with just 25 mm.

Comfort

19°

Feels Like Mild

19°C

Temperature

13° – 24°

Weather

25 mm

Rainfall

3.6 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

September

September is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

21°

Feels Like Mild

21°C

Temperature

16° – 27°

Weather

27 mm

Rainfall

4.4 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

October

October is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm).

Comfort

24°

Feels Like Mild

24°C

Temperature

19° – 29°

Weather

38 mm

Rainfall

4.7 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

November

November is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 21°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm).

Comfort

26°

Feels Like Warm

26°C

Temperature

21° – 30°

Weather

95 mm

Rainfall

5.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

December

December is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 22°C. Significant rainfall (145 mm).

Comfort

27°

Feels Like Warm

27°C

Temperature

22° – 31°

Weather

145 mm

Rainfall

5.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

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