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Major city · Australia

Tully

Stop 1–2 hours for the Golden Gumboot and a pie on the Bruce Highway, or sleep one night if you are driving Cairns–Townsville; skip it as a base.

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Tully is a small sugar town on the Bruce Highway between Cairns and Townsville, in the wet tropics south of Innisfail. It holds Australia's recorded rainfall record and marks it with a 7.9 m golden gumboot. There is no beach, no reef access and no public transport: you come for the gumboot, the mill, the pies and a bed on a long drive.

basic guide: no trip line yet
3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
AUD
Best months
May–Oct (drier, cooler)
avoid Jan–Mar (wet season, heavy rain and cyclone risk)
Airports
CNS · TSV
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 ▾

Not in this guide yet

  • 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 Tully000 ▾
  • Police, fire, ambulance000
  • From mobiles112

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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 Tully, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • CoffeeA$4–6 (≈ US$3–4)
  • Budget bedHostel or pub room, a night, per personA$45 (≈ US$30)
  • Mid-range bedMotel double room, a night, per roomA$170 (≈ US$120)
  • High-end bedMotel double room, a night, per roomA$260 (≈ US$180)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget A$90 (≈ US$60) · 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.

Golden GumbootAustralia's wettest town recordSugar millTully Pies
Airports
CNS Cairns Airport (About 140 km (87 mi) north by the Bruce Highway; hire car or coach, roughly 2 h) · TSV Townsville Airport (About 210 km (130 mi) south; roughly 2 h 30 min by road)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    31°C (88°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    31°C (88°F)

  3. Mar

    Avoid

    30°C (86°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    29°C (84°F)

  5. May

    Best

    27°C (81°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    25°C (77°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    25°C (77°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    26°C (79°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    28°C (82°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    30°C (86°F)

  11. Nov

    not flagged

    31°C (88°F)

  12. Dec

    not flagged

    31°C (88°F)

Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Mar. Month by month →

Warmest Jan (31°C (88°F)), coolest Jul (15°C (59°F) low), wettest Jan (17 rain days), driest Jul (8). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Tully: 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

31°C (88°F)

23°C (73°F)

17 rd

Feb

31°C (88°F)

23°C (73°F)

17 rd

Mar

30°C (86°F)

22°C (72°F)

16 rd

Apr

29°C (84°F)

20°C (68°F)

14 rd

May

27°C (81°F)

18°C (64°F)

12 rd

Jun

25°C (77°F)

16°C (61°F)

9 rd

Jul

25°C (77°F)

15°C (59°F)

8 rd

Aug

26°C (79°F)

16°C (61°F)

8 rd

Sep

28°C (82°F)

18°C (64°F)

8 rd

Oct

30°C (86°F)

20°C (68°F)

9 rd

Nov

31°C (88°F)

22°C (72°F)

12 rd

Dec

31°C (88°F)

23°C (73°F)

14 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

Walk. The centre is flat and small, and the Golden Gumboot is a short walk from the main street. There is no public transport in town, so a car or coach is how you arrive and how you leave.

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time
Cardwellgo

Door to door: About 35 min

Bruce Highway south, about 40 km (25 mi)

Coastal town with a jetty and views to Hinchinbrook Island; easy half-day.

Ingham

go

Door to door: About 1 h 15 min

Bruce Highway south past Cardwell, about 90 km (56 mi)

Sugar and Italian-Australian food town; combine with Cardwell.

Cairnsskip

Door to door: About 2 h

Bruce Highway north via Innisfail, about 140 km (87 mi)

Too far for a return day trip; treat it as the next stop, not a day out.

Mission Beach

go

Door to door: About 40 min

Bruce Highway north then the coast road, about 40 km (25 mi)

Nearest beach and rainforest walks; the reason many travellers stop here at all.

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.

Bruce Highway motels (town edge)

Drive-up rooms with parking; the practical choice for one night with a car.

Bryant Street and Butler Street (town centre)

Walk to the shops, cafés and the Golden Gumboot; a handful of rooms only.

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

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
A$90–140 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed
Mid
A$140–220 (≈ US$95–150) excl. bed
High
A$220 (≈ US$150)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Motel double room1 × 1 night × A$170A$170
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × A$150A$300
Pie and coffee2 × A$12A$24
Pub meal2 × A$30A$60
eSIM, about a week of data2 × A$25A$50
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeA$60
Trip total≈ A$332 per person per day, bed includedA$664≈ US$450

2026 estimate in Australian dollars; fuel and flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

CoffeeA$4–6 (≈ US$3–4)
Meat pieA$6–9 (≈ US$4–6)
Pub counter mealA$22–35 (≈ US$15–25)
Motel double room, one nightA$120–260 (≈ US$80–180) (check)
Fuel, unleaded per litreA$1.80–2.10 (≈ US$2) (check)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Low street crime; the real risks are weather and wildlife. Do not swim in creeks or rivers (crocodiles), and check for road closures after heavy rain.
  • Wet season (roughly Nov–Apr) brings very heavy rain and cyclone risk; check road closures on the Bruce Highway before driving.
  • No public transport in town: without a car you are limited to what you can walk to.
  • Fuel and food options thin out after dark; fill up and eat before evening if you are pushing on.

Emergency numbers

Police, fire, ambulance
000
From mobiles
112

Pocket card

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TullyTully

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My bed tonight

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Emergency

  • Police, fire, ambulance000
  • From mobiles112

Embassy

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Cairns → Tully by coach: about 2 h; fare varies by operator (check)
  • Tully → Cardwell by car: about 40 km (25 mi), 35 min

Say or show

  • Thanks — Thank you
  • It's just off the main street — Where is the Golden Gumboot?
  • Check road closures before you drive — Is the highway open?

Tipping is not expected in Australia. Cards are accepted almost everywhere; carry a little cash for small town counters.

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 Tully. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: May–Oct (drier, cooler) · avoid Jan–Mar (wet season, heavy rain and cyclone risk) · month by month →
  2. 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 4 day-trips, door to door
  6. 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
  2. Walking clusters with bag rules
  3. Day plans checked against opening hours
  4. Field-verified times and fares

Meanwhile

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