Gondwana Rainforests
Australia UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Gondwana Rainforests is a natural and cultural heritage site spanning 3,687 km² across Queensland and New South Wales. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is listed on the Australian National Heritage List. This location is the 57th most looked-up sight in Australia on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The weather varies by month. The warmest months are December, January, and February, with daily highs of about 32 °C to 33 °C and lows of 20 °C to 22 °C. These months also have higher rainfall, averaging about 68 mm to 70 mm. For cooler temperatures, July has average highs of 16 °C and lows of 6 °C. In months like April or May, highs are between 21 °C and 26 °C with lows between 11 °C and 15 °C. Many months, including April through October, see about 4 rainy days.
Travelers can reach the site through Moree Airport, which is 26 km away, or Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport, located 312 km away. The rainforests are 635 km from Canberra.
Weather by month
The warmest month is January, with an average high of 33 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 33 | 32 | 30 | 26 | 21 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 23 | 26 | 29 | 32 |
| Average low, °C | 22 | 21 | 19 | 15 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 14 | 17 | 20 |
| Rainfall, mm | 70 | 68 | 43 | 37 | 40 | 43 | 47 | 31 | 30 | 42 | 62 | 69 |
| Rainy days | 10 | 7 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 9 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
