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Great Sandy National Park

National Park · Queensland, 🇦🇺 Australia
Area 2,237 km²
Time zone Australia/Brisbane
Official website nprsr.qld.gov.au/parks/fraser
Great Sandy National Park

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Great Sandy National Park Essentials

Explore Great Sandy National Park, encompassing the world’s largest sand island, K'gari, and the coastal dunes of Cooloola. This region features unique geological formations like the multi-colored sand cliffs of The Pinnacles and The Cathedrals, alongside the rusted 1935 hull of the S.S. Maheno. From the historic Sandy Cape Lighthouse at the island’s northern tip to the natural volcanic rock pools of the Champagne Pools, these sites highlight the area's rich maritime history and diverse coastal landscapes.

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: June, July, August, September, October, November

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Typical weather in January

Fair
  • 28° (feels like 29°) · extremes 21°–32°
  • 23° at night
  • 15 rainy days
  • 17 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Light breeze
  • 26°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 12 · extreme

Typical weather in February

Good
  • 28° (feels like 29°) · extremes 21°–32°
  • 23° at night
  • 15 rainy days
  • 15 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Light breeze
  • 27°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 11 · extreme

Typical weather in March

Fair
  • 27° (feels like 28°) · extremes 20°–30°
  • 22° at night
  • 18 rainy days
  • 14 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Light breeze
  • 26°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in April

Good
  • 25° · extremes 17°–28°
  • 20° at night
  • 15 rainy days
  • 16 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Humid air
  • Light breeze
  • 25°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in May

Good
  • 23° (feels like 22°) · extremes 12°–26°
  • 17° at night
  • 13 rainy days
  • 15 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Light breeze
  • 24°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in June

Great
  • 21° (feels like 19°) · extremes 9°–24°
  • 15° at night
  • 11 rainy days
  • 13 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • 22°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in July

Great
  • 20° (feels like 19°) · extremes 9°–24°
  • 14° at night
  • 8 rainy days
  • 17 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • 21°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in August

Great
  • 22° (feels like 20°) · extremes 10°–25°
  • 14° at night
  • 7 rainy days
  • 21 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • 21°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in September

Great
  • 24° (feels like 23°) · extremes 13°–27°
  • 17° at night
  • 7 rainy days
  • 21 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Light breeze
  • 22°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in October

Great
  • 25° · extremes 16°–29°
  • 19° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 21 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Humid air
  • Light breeze
  • 23°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in November

Great
  • 27° · extremes 18°–30°
  • 20° at night
  • 10 rainy days
  • 19 sunny days
  • 10 hours of sunshine per day
  • Humid air
  • Light breeze
  • 24°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 11 · extreme

Typical weather in December

Good
  • 28° (feels like 29°) · extremes 19°–32°
  • 22° at night
  • 12 rainy days
  • 18 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Light breeze
  • 25°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 11 · extreme

Climate data: NASA POWER + Copernicus ERA5-Land and ERA5 · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
Australian Dollar AUD A$ · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers
000 Police · Ambulance · Fire brigade
Electricity
Type I
230 V · 50 Hz
Tap water
Safe to drink
Driving side
Left
Calling code
+61
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Tours & Activities

Fraser Island
Drive
S. S. Maheno Wreck
Drive
Champagne Pools

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