Yungaburra National Park Park
Small Queensland park preserving tropical rainforest near Yungaburra
On the Atherton Tablelands, Yungaburra National Park gives access to rainforest walks, crater lakes and waterfall circuits; visitors stop for birdwatching, shaded trails and nearby platypus sightings.
Yungaburra National Park at a Glance#
Address: Yungaburra National Park / Curtain Fig area, Atherton Tablelands, Queensland, Australia
Hours: Open daily
Admission: Free (no entry fee); local attractions and museums in Yungaburra may charge
How to Get to Yungaburra National Park#
Yungaburra is about 45 minutes drive west of Cairns on the Gillies Range Road (State Route 52) or via the Kennedy Highway. The Curtain Fig Tree is a short walk from Yungaburra township; allow 5-10 minutes from main street.
Tips for Visiting Yungaburra National Park#
- Arrive before 9am if parking in Yungaburra village; the town is small and fills quickly on market days.
- Walk the Curtain Fig Tree circuit late afternoon-light through the fig's buttress roots is spectacular.
- Combine a visit with the nearby Lake Tinaroo lookout and the Atherton Tablelands drives.
Best Time to Visit Yungaburra National Park#
Visit in the dry season (May-October) for clearer roads and fewer midges; wet season offers dramatic green growth and cascading waterfalls.
Weather & Climate near Yungaburra National Park#
Yungaburra National Park's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) - Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) climate with warm summers (peaking in January) and mild winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 11°C to 29°C. Heavy rainfall (2313 mm/year), wettest in February with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 19° - 29° | 24° | 410 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 20° - 28° | 24° | 434 mm | - | - | 2.4 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 19° - 27° | 23° | 284 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 17° - 25° | 21° | 374 mm | - | - | 5.0 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 15° - 23° | 19° | 168 mm | - | - | 5.8 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 12° - 22° | 17° | 101 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 11° - 21° | 16° | 84 mm | - | - | 4.1 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 12° - 23° | 17° | 59 mm | - | - | 5.2 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 14° - 25° | 20° | 33 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 16° - 28° | 22° | 58 mm | - | - | 4.1 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 18° - 29° | 23° | 111 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 19° - 29° | 24° | 197 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
