Yanununbeyan National Park National Park

National park preserving grassy woodlands near Canberra

Protected area near the ACT-NSW border featuring sandstone ridges and woodland; used for bushwalking, picnics and nature observation close to Canberra.

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Yanununbeyan National Park at a Glance#

Website: https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/

Hours: Dawn-dusk

Admission: Free

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How to Get to Yanununbeyan National Park#

Easily reached by car from Canberra and Queanbeyan; the park is a short drive east of the city. Several access points and short trails start from roadside car parks - consult NSW National Parks maps for specific trailheads.

Tips for Visiting Yanununbeyan National Park#

  • Use the Queanbeyan side entrances to avoid peak Canberra weekend traffic.
  • The park contains sensitive Aboriginal sites - observe signage and avoid off-track exploration around marked locations.
  • Combine a visit with a drive into Namadgi National Park for more extensive walking options.

Best Time to Visit Yanununbeyan National Park#

Best visited in spring and autumn for comfortable weather; proximity to Canberra makes it popular on weekends.

Spring
Sep-Nov · 10-22°C
Wildflowers and mild walking conditions; mornings can be crisp.
Autumn
Mar-May · 8-20°C
Cool, clear days; excellent for photography and birdwatching.
Winter
Jun-Aug · 0-10°C
Cold mornings and potential frost; fewer visitors and clear air.

Weather & Climate near Yanununbeyan National Park#

Climate

Yanununbeyan National Park's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in January) and cold winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from -2°C to 24°C. Moderate rainfall (814 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.

Air Quality: AQI 32 Good
Best Time to Visit
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Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
41°
Warmest Month
-4°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Excellent 10° - 24° 17° 79 mm partly cloudy 60% 4.1 m/s 2.7 extreme 14.1h
February Excellent 10° - 24° 17° 62 mm partly cloudy 68% 3.5 m/s 2.2 extreme 13.2h
March Very Good 9° - 21° 15° 74 mm partly cloudy 70% 3.6 m/s 1.7 very high 12.2h
April Very Good 5° - 17° 11° 61 mm partly cloudy 73% 3.1 m/s 1.0 high 11.1h
May Good 2° - 14° 6° 57 mm some cloud 78% 2.8 m/s 0.6 moderate 10.1h
June Good -1° - 10° 2° 57 mm partly cloudy 84% 3.3 m/s 0.3 low 9.6h
July Good -2° - 9° 1° 56 mm some cloud 83% 2.7 m/s 0.4 low 9.9h
August Good -1° - 10° 2° 72 mm some cloud 78% 3.2 m/s 0.6 moderate 10.7h
September Good 2° - 13° 5° 72 mm some cloud 72% 3.8 m/s 1.1 high 11.7h
October Very Good 4° - 16° 10° 78 mm partly cloudy 67% 3.6 m/s 1.6 very high 12.9h
November Very Good 7° - 19° 13° 83 mm partly cloudy 64% 4.1 m/s 2.1 extreme 13.8h
December Very Good 9° - 22° 16° 63 mm partly cloudy 61% 4.0 m/s 2.5 extreme 14.4h