Tully Gorge National Park Tropical North Queensland

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The Tully River plunges down the Cardwell Range, through a densely forested gorge. Part of the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area, Tully Gorge National Park offers a variety of recreational opportunities including camping, picnicking in pleasant surroundings, challenging hikes and spectacular views.

See Tully section and Tablelands section for more detailed information.

Location

Tully Gorge National Park has two separate sections—the Tully section and the Tablelands section.

Tully section: Tully Gorge camping and day-use areas are 41km north-west of Tully. Cochable Creek camping area is 47km north-west of Tully. Alligators Nest day-use area is 6km north of Tully. Mount Tyson walking track starts on the western edge of Tully township. There is no access from here to the Tablelands section of Tully Gorge National Park.

Tablelands section: Tully Gorge lookout is 24km south of Ravenshoe. There is no access from here to the Tully section of Tully Gorge National Park.

Welcome

The Aboriginal Traditional Owners of this area—the Jirrbal and Gulngay people—welcome you to Tully Gorge National Park. The Traditional Owners continue their cultural obligations and ask that visitors respect and care for the area. The area is rich in cultural history and has many significant sites and story places.

Park facilities

  • Barbecue (wood/fuel/coin)
  • Campfires allowed (conditions apply)
  • Generators allowed (conditions apply)
  • Lookout
  • No rubbish bins
  • Picnic tables (some sheltered)
  • Toilets
  • Wheelchair access (may require assistance)
  • Camping
  • Showers
  • Cycling
  • Fishing
  • Swimming
  • Walking
  • World Heritage