Things to do in Ravenshoe in May

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Overview

May is a good time to visit Ravenshoe. The weather is usually pleasantly warm and breezy, with temperatures ranging from 61—76°F (16—24°C).

Ravenshoe has plenty to offer for visitors of all ages and interests. In this article, we tell you the top things to see and do for your May trip to Ravenshoe. Get inspired by the events, activities, attractions, and experiences unique to May. We’ll let you know where to explore events based on your interests, whether that’s food, culture, art, music, sport or others.

We’ll let you know everything you need to prepare for the weather in Ravenshoe in May. Learn about what to wear and pack for your trip, the average temperatures throughout May, temperature changes from morning to evening and much more.

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Best events and things to do in Ravenshoe in May

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Holidays in Ravenshoe in May
May
  • Labour Day (May 4)
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Weather in Ravenshoe in May

Temperatures on an average day in Ravenshoe in May

The average temperature in Ravenshoe in May for a typical day ranges from a high of 76°F (24°C) to a low of 61°F (16°C). Some would describe the temperature to be pleasantly warm. The general area may also feel breezy.

For comparison, the hottest month in Ravenshoe, December, has days with highs of 88°F (31°C) and lows of 69°F (21°C). The coldest month, August has days with highs of 77°F (25°C) and lows of 57°F (14°C). This graph shows how an average day looks like in Ravenshoe in May based on historical data.

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Historical temperature average in May
76°F
highs
61°F
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General weather summary

Pleasantly warm, breezy
Feels like
41%
Chance of rain
0.205 in
Amount
11.8 mph
Wind speed
88%
Humidity
11.3 hrs
Daylight length
6:35 AM
Sunrise
5:53 PM
Sunset
41%
Cloud cover
T-shirt
What to wear
What to wear in May
With an average high of 76°F (24°C) and a low of 61°F (16°C), it generally feels pleasantly warm and breezy. There might also be a small chance of rain. With that in mind, most people would dress in something light like your favorite t-shirt and remember to bring an umbrella
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Best attractions for Ravenshoe in May

Besides the array of exciting events and activities Ravenshoe has to offer for travelers in May, we want to remind you of the classic attractions in Ravenshoe that are great to visit at this time of the year as well! You can’t miss these iconic landmarks, local favorites, and places rich with cultural heritage. We hope to give you insights and inspiration into the best things to see and do to make the most of your visit. Here is a list of our top attractions in Ravenshoe for May.
Millstream Falls National Park
1. Millstream Falls National Park
4.6
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Beautiful and peaceful. Picnic ground had heaps of space. Toilets are clean and tidy, also wheel chair accessible. Though space is limited inside the toilets. Paved walk way all the way to the lookout making it pram and wheelchair friendly. Great viewing for every generation.
Not pet friendly Information boards with track length and duration Dirt walking track Toilets available (with ramp) Picnic area
The road is a little dusty going in but it is quite a good little scenic spot with a sealed surface walking path from the car park to the viewing area of the falls. Geology buffs will get a kick out of the lava formations that now form the wall of the falls themselves. A historical marker near the picnic area details the use of the area during WWII.
A nice place for a break , has a nice picnicking area and ablutions. The walk down to the falls looks dawnting but it's really an easy stroll
Lava rock water fall is worth a view but its not only the waterfall The surface of lava rock is porous It provide unique and nutritious effect Watch for the ground as well. there are beautiful plants growing.
This is true Australiana up close and personal. It had been raining and the smell of eucalyptus from the gum trees was heavy in the air. The falls are a very easy 300 metre walk down from a shady carpark. A bit steep, but probably manageable in a wheel chair with strong control. The Millstream Falls are reputedly the widest single drop falls in Australia. Very pretty. Lots of information also about the lava flows that made the area and are still visible. Adjacent to carpark are clean, pleasant biocycle toilets (ramp access) and a large grassed picnic aea with BBQ's and tables under shelters. A few kookaburras were around. Beware they will happily snap up food from your plate, especially if its a sausage, as their main food source is snakes. Very close by and along a wide dirt track is a 1 kilometer walk through a historical site from the Australian soldiers' encampments during WW2. You can turn back if its too long. Plaques along the way tell of life here in between the soldiers' deployment in New Guinea. Intriguing, even to me, who has no interest in armies or war. Very human insight into that time. This includes remnants of the mantlepiece from the fire place in the 'mess', covered trenches to jump into if attacked, and granite slabs relocated to make 'park benches'.
Best waterfall in Cairns for us. Worth the visit. About 45 mins drive from the waterfall circuit. We went in April, just after the rainy season and the waterfall was picturesque!
Well kept park with ample parking and accomodating for caravans/big rigs. Two pretty clean drop loos and picnic tables. Nice walk down to the falls but no swimming. A lot quieter than other waterfalls in the Atherton Tablelands.
Ravenshoe Visitor Centre and Nganyaji Interpretive Centre
2. Ravenshoe Visitor Centre and Nganyaji Interpretive Centre
4.6
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Tourist information center
Visitor Centers
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Great information centre with a small museum The staff and volunteers at the centre gave me a good overview of the attractions in the Atherton Tablelands area. There was even a small selection of free fresh produce. Thank you very much!
What a wonderful information centre with excellent exhibits of both aboriginal and European history
Very informative. Happy helpful staff. Great displays. Clean toilets. Really worth a visit.
A great stop for information on exploring the Atherton tablelands :-) thanks to a lovely couple from Scotland at the front desk I have all the info I need to start exploring 🙏🥰 highly recommended!
Very nice people who helped me choose my route along the Great Inland Ways. With information, maps, helpfulness and Aussie friendliness. Here at the visitor centre, there is also a museum with background information on the history of Ravenshoe during World War II and life in the surrounding area.
Really nice, friendly centre. Plenty of parking and added value exhibitions in house.
Wonderful customer service and lots of things for kids to explore. Friendly staff
All the information you need about tablelands and areas around the top end.
Ravenshoe
3. Ravenshoe
Shopping
Gift & Specialty Shops
Ravenshoe is a rural town and locality in the Tablelands Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, the locality of Ravenshoe had a population of 1,332 people. Wikipedia.
Windy Hill Wind Farm Viewing Area
4. Windy Hill Wind Farm Viewing Area
4.4
(230)
Sights & Landmarks
Points of Interest & Landmarks
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Close enough to hear whoosh, whoosh of the blade as it spins past you. Impressive structures placed perfectly on a definitely windy hill, it was blowing all right! Large car park and short walk leads to the info board and a great view of the whole area. The turnoff from the Ravenshoe direction is easy to follow with a steep little rise up into the car park. Nice photos from here.
I went on two different days with completely different weather.. I first went when it was super sunny but I went back again on a foggy day (which I'm glad I did, because it was beautiful!) it's definitely worth a stop and look no matter the weather. They even have some information signs with the history and how the wind turbines work - so great for teaching the kids about renewable energy.
This is a nice spot to get some wind farm photos. Unfortunately, you can't quite get as close as I'd have liked. Plenty of parking is available. Be wary that the turnoff is on the slow lane. It's easy to miss.
The Windy Hill Farm Viewing Area was an unexpectedly interesting stop on our trip to Herberton. I’ve never seen wind turbines up this close before, and standing beneath them was both awe-inspiring and surprisingly peaceful. The sheer size and quiet majesty of the turbines made for a unique and memorable experience. Our whole family really enjoyed this stop — it’s not every day you get to combine a bit of engineering wonder with beautiful countryside views. Definitely worth pulling over for if you’re in the area!
Great view of the wind turbines, can dam near touch them, good car parking area, short walk to an undercover viewing area, can be cold and windy(hence the turbines). The turn-off is only a 100 metres or so from the main road, turn-off is signposted as is the parking area and there are information signs as well, only a few kilometres from Ravenshoe.
It was raining when we stopped. Large parking area and plenty of room to turn a caravan as we have one. Turbines in full view and can hear then winding.
The turn off comes up suddenly, so slow down for the turn. Close up view of wind turbines. Off road parking is awkward, so maybe leave the van on the turn off road rather go up into the car park. Good view with explanatory plaque. If the turbines are rotating, you can hear the quiet whoosh. Impressive giants. If you follow the turn off road it joins Beatrice Way. Beautiful scenic sealed drive to Millaa Millaa but not great for large caravans, bit tight and windy in places.
Pretty cool up close.
Tully Falls National Park
5. Tully Falls National Park
4.6
(19)
National park
Nature & Parks
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Awesome network of trails. Especially good for a mountain biking weekend in the dryer months.
One of the most amazing places in the north!!
Very impressive views
Complicated. Drove what seemed to be for hours to get to Tully Falls and finally turned around and came out of the park without ever reaching my destination. A bit of basic signage wouldn't go astray.
Most amazing place. If visiting please remember our wildlife when driving through the forest..
Very lush and green. Fantastic photo opportunities.
Beautiful falls lovely area
Great walk down to the water through the forest
Malaan National Park
6. Malaan National Park
4.5
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National park
Nature & Parks
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Very beautiful drive through this amazing country.
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