Tully Gorge National Park
Park Rugged Queensland park featuring rainforest and river gorge
A rainforest park along Queensland’s Tully River known for white‑water rafting, walking tracks and rainforest viewpoints; visitors arrive for adventure sports and scenic drives.
Tully Gorge National Park is a protected area in tropical north Queensland that conserves a steep rainforest gorge cut by the upper Tully River and forms part of the region’s wet tropical rainforests.
The park’s main attractions are dramatic river-cut gorges and high, forested slopes of the Wet Tropics; roadside lookouts near the park give panoramic views into the gorge. Recreational white-water rafting operates on sections of the Tully River downstream of the park, while the park itself is largely rugged and visited for viewpoints and bushwalking.
The park protects remnant tropical rainforest and river gorge environments that were identified for conservation as part of efforts to preserve the Wet Tropics ecosystem.
The park sits inland in north Queensland’s wet tropical zone, on the upper reaches of the Tully River and within the broader Wet Tropics area.
- Viewing and access: Lookouts along nearby roads provide the easiest public viewpoints over the gorge; much of the park is rugged and accessible only by walking tracks.
Tips for Visiting Tully Gorge National Park #
- Aim for the dry season (May-September) for clearer views from the main Tully Gorge lookout and to avoid muddy or closed access tracks during the wet season.
- Access the main lookout and short walks from the Kennedy Highway/Ravenshoe area rather than attempting unmarked off-track routes - the official lookout gives the safest panoramic view into the gorge.
- If you plan river activities, book with a licensed operator - river sections in and below the gorge are popular for white-water rafting, and commercial operators handle safety and access permissions.
Best Time to Visit Tully Gorge National Park #
Visit in the dry season (May-October) for more reliable weather, easier access and safer hiking; the wet season offers fuller waterfalls but higher risks.
Weather & Climate near Tully Gorge National Park #
Tully Gorge National Park's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in January) and mild winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 13°C to 30°C. Heavy rainfall (3485 mm/year), wettest in April.
January
January is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C. Heavy rain (420 mm).
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February
February is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 22°C. Heavy rain (452 mm).
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March
March is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 21°C. Heavy rain (651 mm).
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April
April is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 19°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (678 mm).
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May
May is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 17°C. Heavy rain (356 mm).
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June
June is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 14°C. Significant rainfall (134 mm).
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July
July is the coolest month with highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C. Significant rainfall (115 mm).
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August
August is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 14°C. Significant rainfall (117 mm).
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September
September is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 16°C. Significant rainfall (148 mm).
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October
October is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 18°C. Significant rainfall (142 mm).
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November
November is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (114 mm).
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December
December is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 21°C. Significant rainfall (158 mm).
