Tully Falls

Waterfall Seasonal waterfall set in Queensland's rainforest

Tully Falls on Queensland’s Tully River is a seasonal cascade in tropical rainforest country; walkers use nearby tracks and lookouts to study the river gorge and surrounding rainforest slopes.

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Tully Falls
Tully Falls, Tully Gorge National Park, Queensland, Australia
-17.7833, 145.5667
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https://parks.des.qld.gov.au/parks/tully-gorge
Parkland open daylight hours; specific visitor facilities vary by Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service
Free to view from roadside/parkland; access within Tully Gorge National Park may be subject to Queensland National Parks fees for camping and facilities.

How to Get to Tully Falls #

Tully Falls lies inland from the Cassowary Coast near the town of Tully. From Tully, take the Kennedy Highway and follow signs to Tully Gorge National Park; the final approach is on sealed or well-graded gravel roads depending on season. Nearest major centres: Cairns (~140 km north) and Townsville (~220 km south).

Tips for Visiting Tully Falls #

  • Visit at mid-morning for direct light down the falls during the dry season.
  • Combine the waterfall visit with a short walk in Tully Gorge for different vantage points-some tracks can be slippery after rain.
  • Seasons dramatically affect flow; the falls are most impressive after heavy rains but access roads may be closed.

Best Time to Visit Tully Falls #

For the most dramatic flow visit in the wet season; for safer access and hiking, aim for the dry months.

Wet season (high flow)
Dec-Mar · 24-32°C (75-90°F)
Heavy rains swell the waterfalls to full force; river crossings can be dangerous and some roads may close.
Dry season (easier access)
May-Oct · 18-28°C (64-82°F)
Roads and trails are more reliable though falls will be less voluminous; clearer skies for photography.
Shoulder months
Apr & Nov · 20-30°C (68-86°F)
Variable conditions-sometimes the best compromise between flow and accessibility.

Weather & Climate near Tully Falls #

Climate

Tully Falls's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in January) and mild winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 11°C to 28°C. Heavy rainfall (2776 mm/year), wettest in March with a pronounced dry season.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
28°
Warmest Month
11°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the warmest month with highs of 28°C and lows of 20°C. Heavy rain (237 mm).

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
20° – 28°

Weather

237 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 20°C. Heavy rain (369 mm).

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
20° – 28°

Weather

369 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm

March

March is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 19°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (546 mm).

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
19° – 27°

Weather

546 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 17°C. Heavy rain (483 mm).

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
17° – 25°

Weather

483 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is mild with highs of 22°C and lows of 15°C. Heavy rain (264 mm).

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
15° – 22°

Weather

264 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 12°C. Heavy rain (277 mm).

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
12° – 21°

Weather

277 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm

July

July is the coolest month with highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (101 mm).

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
11° – 20°

Weather

101 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (101 mm).

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
12° – 21°

Weather

101 mm
Rainfall
4.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

September

September is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm).

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
14° – 23°

Weather

56 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

October

October is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm).

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
16° – 25°

Weather

34 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 18°C. Significant rainfall (124 mm).

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
18° – 27°

Weather

124 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (184 mm).

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
19° – 28°

Weather

184 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm

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