Wickham National Park National Park

National park conserving Queensland coastal forests

Wickham National Park in Queensland offers eucalyptus woodland, walking tracks and picnic areas used by day visitors and local bushwalkers.

Wickham National Park at a Glance#

Address: Wickham National Park, Queensland, Australia (approx. -27.833764, 153.162708)

Hours: Daylight hours

Admission: Free (national park)

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How to Get to Wickham National Park#

Wickham National Park is reached by car from nearby Queensland regional towns; consult local maps and council sites for the nearest park entrance and access roads. Public transport links are limited in many coastal hinterland parks.

Tips for Visiting Wickham National Park#

  • Check local park signage for seasonal trail closures due to fire risk.
  • Wickham is a coastal hinterland park - pick low-tide windows for any coastal walks and avoid cliff edges after heavy rain.
  • Local insects can be persistent; lightweight long clothing helps more than insect spray for midges.

Best Time to Visit Wickham National Park#

Winter and the shoulder seasons are best for comfortable walking weather; summer brings heat and humidity.

Winter (Jun-Aug)
Jun-Aug · 12-22°C (54-72°F)
Drier and cooler - comfortable for walking and exploring.
Summer (Dec-Feb)
Dec-Feb · 20-30°C (68-86°F)
Hotter and more humid with afternoon storms; beaches may be busier.

Weather & Climate near Wickham National Park#

Climate

Wickham 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 (1245 mm/year), wettest in February.

Air Quality: AQI 25 Good
Best Time to Visit
SeptemberNovemberOctober
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
42°
Warmest Month
3°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Very Good 20° - 29° 24° 153 mm partly cloudy 71% 3.7 m/s 2.8 extreme 13.5h
February Very Good 19° - 28° 24° 168 mm partly cloudy 74% 4.1 m/s 2.5 extreme 12.9h
March Very Good 18° - 28° 23° 142 mm partly cloudy 75% 3.3 m/s 2.0 extreme 12.1h
April Excellent 15° - 26° 21° 116 mm some cloud 75% 3.0 m/s 1.4 high 11.3h
May Very Good 12° - 23° 18° 117 mm some cloud 72% 2.8 m/s 0.9 moderate 10.6h
June Very Good 9° - 21° 15° 56 mm partly cloudy 76% 2.8 m/s 0.7 moderate 10.3h
July Very Good 8° - 20° 14° 62 mm mostly sunny 72% 2.8 m/s 0.7 moderate 10.5h
August Excellent 8° - 21° 15° 38 mm mostly sunny 68% 3.4 m/s 1.0 high 11.0h
September Ideal 11° - 24° 17° 38 mm mostly sunny 67% 3.6 m/s 1.5 high 11.8h
October Excellent 14° - 25° 20° 95 mm some cloud 67% 2.9 m/s 2.0 very high 12.6h
November Excellent 16° - 27° 22° 107 mm some cloud 67% 4.0 m/s 2.4 extreme 13.3h
December Very Good 18° - 28° 23° 153 mm partly cloudy 69% 3.5 m/s 2.6 extreme 13.7h

Nearby Attractions to Wickham National Park#

Tamborine National Park
Tamborine National Park
Subtropical rainforest park with walking tracks and waterfalls
Park 7.1 km