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Yarriabini National Park

Park

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.

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Yarriabini National Park essentials

Address: Yarriabini National Park, Mid North Coast region, New South Wales, Australia
Hours: Open daily (dawn-dusk; camping access 24/7 at booked sites)
Admission: Free (park entry); fees for camping at designated sites
When to Go

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.

Winter-Spring
June-November · 12-24°C
Drier, cooler, and ideal for walking the rainforest gullies and spotting birds.
Autumn
March-May · 18-26°C
Leaf litter and softer light; fewer mid-summer stingers near watercourses.

Weather & Climate near Yarriabini National Park#

Climate

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.

Air Quality: AQI 35 Good
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
27°
Warmest Month
7°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January - 18° - 27° 22° 203 mm - - 4.8 m/s - -
February - 18° - 26° 22° 207 mm - - 4.9 m/s - -
March - 17° - 25° 21° 232 mm - - 4.3 m/s - -
April - 14° - 23° 18° 168 mm - - 3.8 m/s - -
May - 11° - 20° 16° 162 mm - - 3.9 m/s - -
June - 8° - 18° 13° 120 mm - - 3.8 m/s - -
July - 7° - 17° 12° 77 mm - - 3.7 m/s - -
August - 7° - 19° 13° 46 mm - - 4.1 m/s - -
September - 10° - 21° 15° 56 mm - - 4.2 m/s - -
October - 12° - 23° 18° 100 mm - - 4.6 m/s - -
November - 14° - 24° 19° 146 mm - - 4.0 m/s - -
December - 17° - 26° 21° 152 mm - - 4.4 m/s - -
Getting There & Around

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.