Wrattens National Park
National Park Protected park with coastal woodlands and wetlands
Wrattens National Park in Queensland protects eucalypt woodlands and pockets of subtropical vegetation; visitors come for bushwalking, birdwatching and overnight bush camps in a less-developed stretch of inland Queensland.
Wrattens National Park is a protected area in southeastern Queensland, Australia, within the Sunshine Coast hinterland. It conserves remnant forest and woodland typical of the region.
The park offers opportunities for low-intensity outdoor recreation such as walking, birdwatching, and nature appreciation in a largely rural, wooded setting. Facilities are limited compared with larger national parks, so visits are typically self-guided and local in scale.
Wrattens has been managed for conservation as part of Queensland’s protected-area network; specific proclamation dates and management details are handled by the Queensland government agencies responsible for parks and conservation.
The park lies inland in southeastern Queensland (approximate coordinates -26.2912665, 152.3375141), in the Sunshine Coast hinterland region, about 150 km north of Brisbane.
- Distance to Brisbane: Located in the Sunshine Coast hinterland, roughly 150 km north of Brisbane by road.
How to Get to Wrattens National Park #
Wrattens National Park is in southeastern Queensland. Access is by car via local roads; consult Queensland Parks and Wildlife for maps, access points and any track closures.
Tips for Visiting Wrattens National Park #
- Carry a topographic map and insect repellent - some sections can be remote and buggy in the wet season.
- Check for park notices on the Queensland Parks and Wildlife website; small parks sometimes close sections for management or fire danger.
Best Time to Visit Wrattens National Park #
The dry season (April-October) is the most reliable period to visit Wrattens National Park for walking and wildlife watching.
Weather & Climate near Wrattens National Park #
Wrattens 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 6°C to 27°C. Abundant rainfall (1017 mm/year), wettest in January.
January
January is the warmest month with highs of 27°C and lows of 18°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (143 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 18°C. Significant rainfall (139 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 16°C. Significant rainfall (108 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is the coolest month with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm).
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August
August is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm).
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November
November is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 15°C. Significant rainfall (102 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C. Significant rainfall (130 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
