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Tullah
Stop for one night on the A10 between Cradle Mountain and Strahan: the dam, the steam railway and a bed by the lake. Two nights only if you want a slow day.
Tullah is a village of about 200 people on the Murchison Highway (A10), wedged between Lake Rosebery and Lake Mackintosh under the West Coast Range. It is road-only, roughly 52 km from Cradle Mountain and 84 km from Strahan, and most travellers use it as a break in the west-coast drive rather than a destination. What it has is small and specific: a hydro dam viewpoint, a 1920s steam railway that runs on weekends in summer, one cafe, one tavern and one lodge.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- AUD
- Best months
- Nov–Apr
- avoid Jun–Aug (cold, wet, short days)
- Airports
- BWT · DPO · HBA
- Nights
- 1
Rules in force · 7
- Oceania ↗Oceania's island states guard their farms and reefs at the border: tick 'yes' on the arrival card for any food, plant, animal product, soil or used outdoor gear, and let the officer decide.
- Oceania ↗Across the tropical South Pacific, cyclones are possible from November to April: choose insurance that covers weather delays and keep one spare night before a long-haul departure.
- Australia and New Zealand ↗Both countries drive on the left, with long distances between fuel stops in the outback and on New Zealand's back roads; fatigue causes more visitor crashes than speed.
- Australia ↗Almost every visitor needs a visa or an electronic authorisation (ETA or eVisitor, depending on passport) before boarding: apply only through the official Department of Home Affairs site or the official AustralianETA app, and check the rules for your passport.
- Australia ↗Declare all food, plant material, seeds, wood and animal products on your arrival declaration; undeclared items can bring on-the-spot fines or visa cancellation. When unsure, declare it.
- Australia ↗Drive on the left. An overseas licence in English (or with an official translation or International Driving Permit) is accepted for visitors; check the state rules and your rental contract.
- Australia ↗Swim between the red and yellow flags on patrolled beaches; rip currents cause most beach drownings.
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Tullah000 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Tullah, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Australian dollar (AUD, A$).Australia-wide
- SIM or eSIMTelstra has the widest outback coverage; Optus and Vodafone (TPG) are cheaper and fine in cities and along highways.Australia-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe in cities and towns; in remote places use signed drinking taps.Australia-wide
- TippingRestaurants: Not expected; 10% for very good service in a nice restaurant if you wish.Australia-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets I. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): fits. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Australia-wide
- SafetyA very small, quiet town and one of the safer stops in Tasmania.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets in parks, beaches, shopping centres and petrol stations (servos); the National Public Toilet Map app lists them.Australia-wide
- Emergency numbers000 police, fire, ambulance · 112 From a mobile
- Sundays & holidaysChristmas Day, Good Friday and Anzac Day morning close most shops; many cafés close by 15:00; country towns close early on Saturday and all Sunday.Christmas Day, Good Friday and Anzac Day morning close most shops; many cafés close by 3:00 PM; country towns close early on Saturday and all Sunday.Australia-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckBWT Burnie Airport (Wynyard) (About 1 h 30 min by road via the A10; small regional airport, check schedules).
- Getting aroundThe town itself is small enough to walk.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee or takeaway snack at the cafeA$5–12 (≈ US$4–8)
- BeerDraught beer at the tavernA$8–12 (≈ US$6–8)
- Budget bedCabin or self-contained unit, a night, per roomA$200 (≈ US$140)
- Mid-range bedLakeside lodge room, a night, per roomA$220 (≈ US$150)
- High-end bedLakeside lodge room, a night, per roomA$320 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget A$80 (≈ US$55) · Mid A$150 (≈ US$100) · High A$250 (≈ US$170)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- BWT Burnie Airport (Wynyard) (About 1 h 30 min by road via the A10; small regional airport, check schedules) · DPO Devonport Airport (About 2 h by road; the main north-coast gateway with the Spirit of Tasmania ferry) · HBA Hobart Airport (About 4 h by road; the state's main airport)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Feb
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Mar
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Apr
Best
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
May
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Jun
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Jul
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Aug
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Sep
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Oct
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Nov
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Dec
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Best: Nov–Apr. Avoid: Jun–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jan (20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)), coolest Jun (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Jul (18 rain days), driest Feb (9). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Tullah: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
10 rd
Feb
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
9 rd
Mar
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
12 rd
Apr
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
14 rd
May
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
16 rd
Jun
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
16 rd
Jul
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
18 rd
Aug
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
18 rd
Sep
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
17 rd
Oct
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
16 rd
Nov
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
13 rd
Dec
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
12 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The town itself is small enough to walk. You need a car for Mackintosh Dam, a 4 km detour off the A10 with parking at the dam. There is no public transport and no passenger rail; the Wee Georgie Wood line is a heritage ride, not transport.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1 h 30 min
Drive the A10 then B27
Harbour, Gordon River cruises and the west-coast rainforest; a full day or an overnight.
Zeehan
goDoor to door: About 40–45 min
Drive the A10 south
West Coast Heritage Centre for the mining history of the region.
Door to door: About 1 h
Drive the A10 then C132
52 km (32 mi); go early, the park fills up and the weather turns fast.32 mi (52 km); go early, the park fills up and the weather turns fast.
Door to door: About 1 h
Drive the A10 south
Mining town on the edge of the moonscape hills; combine with Strahan.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Farrell Street / lakeside
Tullah Lakeside Lodge and the cafe; the only real cluster of beds, walkable to everything in town.
Murchison Highway frontage
The tavern and the steam railway sit along the A10; handy if you arrive late and leave early.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- A$80–140 (≈ US$55–95) excl. bed
- Mid
- A$140–220 (≈ US$95–150) excl. bed
- High
- A$220 (≈ US$150)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Lakeside lodge room1 × 1 night × A$220 | A$220 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × A$150 | A$300 |
| Steam railway ride, adult2 × A$12 | A$24 |
| Steam railway ride, family (2 adults + 2 children)1 × A$25 | A$25 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × A$25 | A$50 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | A$62 |
| Trip total≈ A$341 per person per day, bed included | A$681≈ US$450 |
2026 estimate in Australian dollars; fuel and your own vehicle excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee or takeaway snack at the cafe | A$5–12 (≈ US$4–8) |
| Counter meal at the tavern | A$25–40 (≈ US$17–30) |
| Draught beer at the tavern | A$8–12 (≈ US$6–8) |
| Steam railway ride, adult | A$12 (≈ US$8) |
| Fuel, west-coast prices | Above mainland average |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Road-only access: no train, no bus, no airport. Arrive with fuel and food sorted.
- The A10 is winding despite a 100 km/h (62 mph) limit; plan on about 60 km/h (37 mph) average, so Zeehan is roughly 40–45 min and Strahan about 1 h 30 min.The A10 is winding despite a 62 mph (100 km/h) limit; plan on about 37 mph (60 km/h) average, so Zeehan is roughly 40–45 min and Strahan about 1 h 30 min.
- Distances between west-coast towns are long and mobile coverage is patchy: download offline maps before you leave.
- Summer weekends are when the steam railway runs; outside Oct–Apr it may not operate at all.
- Fuel, groceries and open kitchens are limited: the cafe and tavern keep short hours, so eat before they close or bring supplies.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 000
- From a mobile
- 112
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance000
- From a mobile112
Embassy
No consulates in Tullah; the nearest consular help for most countries is in Hobart or Melbourne.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Tullah → Strahan by road: about 84 km (52 mi), about 1 h 30 minabout 52 mi (84 km), about 1 h 30 min
- Tullah → Cradle Mountain by road: about 52 km (32 mi), about 1 habout 32 mi (52 km), about 1 h
- Steam railway ride: about 20 min, A$12 (≈ US$8) adult
Say or show
- How far is it to Strahan? — How far is it to Strahan?
- Is the steam railway running today? — Is the steam railway running today?
- Where is the nearest fuel? — Where is the nearest fuel?
- Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
Small town: carry cash as a backup and fill the tank before you arrive.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Tullah. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–Apr · avoid Jun–Aug (cold, wet, short days) · month by month →
- 3 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
- officialWee Georgie Wood Steam Railway
- officialTullah Tavern
- officialTullah Lakeside Lodge
- secondaryWikivoyage: Tullah, revision 4896190 (CC BY-SA 4.0)