Yarriabini National Park
Park Coastal rainforest park with walking tracks and beaches
A coastal rainforest reserve on New South Wales’ mid-north coast featuring walking tracks, waterfalls and subtropical trees; visitors hike shady trails, picnic and watch for rainforest bird species.
How to Get to Yarriabini National Park #
The park is accessible from the town of Macksville and the Pacific Highway (A1). From Macksville follow signs inland toward South Arm and Nambucca Heads-local roads lead to trailheads and picnic spots. Nearest regional airports: Coffs Harbour (about 45-60 minutes north) and Port Macquarie (about 1-1.5 hours south).
Tips for Visiting Yarriabini National Park #
- Check local NSW National Parks alerts for track closures after heavy rain.
- Head to Red Rock Lookout at first light for the best chance to see satin bowerbirds and lyrebirds.
- Wi‑Fi and mobile service are unreliable-download maps and emergency numbers in advance.
Best Time to Visit Yarriabini National Park #
Visit in the cooler, drier months (late autumn through spring) for comfortable walks and better bird activity; summer brings higher humidity and leeches in damp gullies.
Weather & Climate near Yarriabini National Park #
Yarriabini 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 7°C to 27°C. Abundant rainfall (1669 mm/year), wettest in March.
January
January is the warmest month with highs of 27°C and lows of 18°C. Heavy rain (203 mm).
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February
February is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 18°C. Heavy rain (207 mm).
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March
March is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 16°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (232 mm).
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April
April is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 14°C. Significant rainfall (168 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (162 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (120 mm).
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July
July is the coolest month with highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm).
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August
August is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (100 mm).
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November
November is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C. Significant rainfall (146 mm).
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December
December is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 17°C. Significant rainfall (152 mm).
