Whicher National Park National Park
Coastal national park with diverse native vegetation
Protected area in southwest Western Australia featuring coastal and inland heath; attracts walkers and birdwatchers for seasonal wildflowers and short bushwalks.
Whicher National Park at a Glance#
Address: Whicher National Park, Western Australia
Hours: Open access sunrise-sunset
Admission: Free entry (no gate fee)
How to Get to Whicher National Park#
Whicher National Park is reached from Busselton and the surrounding South West WA roads. Use local maps and check Parks and Wildlife Service notices for 4WD access and track status.
Tips for Visiting Whicher National Park#
- Check with Western Australia Parks for track conditions-fire closures can occur in summer.
- Visit during wildflower season (Aug-Oct) for the best botanical interest.
- Some trails cross sandplain heath-wear gaiters in spring when seeds are prolific.
Best Time to Visit Whicher National Park#
Spring (August-October) is the best time to visit for botanical displays and comfortable hiking conditions.
Weather & Climate near Whicher National Park#
Whicher National Park's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Mediterranean - Warm-Summer Mediterranean climate with warm summers (peaking in February) and cool winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 8°C to 27°C. Moderate rainfall (914 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Excellent | 14° - 27° | 21° | 14 mm | partly cloudy | 56% | 4.4 m/s | 3.0 extreme | 13.9h |
| February | Excellent | 15° - 27° | 21° | 13 mm | partly cloudy | 57% | 4.6 m/s | 2.6 extreme | 13.2h |
| March | Excellent | 14° - 25° | 20° | 23 mm | partly cloudy | 60% | 4.1 m/s | 1.9 very high | 12.2h |
| April | Very Good | 12° - 22° | 17° | 52 mm | partly cloudy | 69% | 3.2 m/s | 1.1 high | 11.1h |
| May | Good | 10° - 19° | 15° | 125 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 3.1 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.3h |
| June | Acceptable | 8° - 17° | 13° | 169 mm | overcast | 81% | 3.5 m/s | 0.4 low | 9.8h |
| July | Acceptable | 8° - 16° | 12° | 183 mm | overcast | 83% | 3.5 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.0h |
| August | Acceptable | 8° - 16° | 12° | 131 mm | overcast | 83% | 4.1 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 10.8h |
| September | Good | 8° - 17° | 13° | 89 mm | overcast | 81% | 4.7 m/s | 1.1 high | 11.8h |
| October | Good | 9° - 20° | 14° | 62 mm | overcast | 77% | 4.3 m/s | 1.7 very high | 12.8h |
| November | Very Good | 11° - 22° | 17° | 36 mm | partly cloudy | 69% | 4.3 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 13.7h |
| December | Excellent | 13° - 25° | 19° | 17 mm | partly cloudy | 60% | 4.9 m/s | 2.8 extreme | 14.2h |