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.
Tully Falls at a Glance#
Address: Tully Falls, Tully Gorge National Park, Queensland, Australia
Website: https://parks.des.qld.gov.au/parks/tully-gorge
Hours: Parkland open daylight hours; specific visitor facilities vary by Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service
Admission: 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.
Weather & Climate near Tully Falls#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 20° - 28° | 24° | 237 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 20° - 28° | 24° | 369 mm | - | - | 2.1 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 19° - 27° | 23° | 546 mm | - | - | 3.7 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 17° - 25° | 21° | 483 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 15° - 22° | 19° | 264 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 12° - 21° | 16° | 277 mm | - | - | 2.8 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 11° - 20° | 16° | 101 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 12° - 21° | 17° | 101 mm | - | - | 4.9 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 14° - 23° | 19° | 56 mm | - | - | 4.2 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 16° - 25° | 21° | 34 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 18° - 27° | 23° | 124 mm | - | - | 3.1 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 19° - 28° | 23° | 184 mm | - | - | 2.6 m/s | - | - |
