Best hikes and trails in Tully Gorge National Park

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Best trails in Tully Gorge National Park

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Want to find the best trails in Tully Gorge National Park for an adventurous hike or a family trip? AllTrails has 7 great trails for hiking, walking, and camping and more. Enjoy hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Ready for your next hike or bike ride? We've got you covered, with trails ranging from 167 to 2,007 feet in elevation gain. Whatever you have planned for the day, you can find the perfect trail for your next trip to Tully Gorge National Park.

Top trails

#1 - Mount Tyson Track

4.5(84)

•Hard

•2.7 mi

Mount Tyson Track is a steep climb close to the township of Tully that offers views of Mount Mackay, the Cassowary Coast and Tully Gorge National Park. You'll be traversing through a mix of rainforest and eucalypt woodland featuring plenty of mozzies and leeches after rainfall. There is no water available on this trail (except after very heavy rainfall) and it's renowned for becoming washed out after these weather events. People have been lost and stranded on this trail, despite it being...

A short walk to the great views from the top of the falls near Koombooloomba, Queensland. There is a short walk out to the top of the falls with the views. To get to the lower falls and pools follow the council track down to the end. Then bush bash left along the river for a couple of minutes until you come out onto the large rocks. A bit of rock hopping is required so if wet be very careful as it will be slippery.

#3 - Wispy Falls via Cochable Creek

4.6(16)

•Moderate

•4.2 mi

This is a magnificent walk to Wispy Falls in Tully Gorge National Park in tropical North Queensland. The walk begins from the Cochable Creek camping area which is accessed via a 4WD road along Tully Gorge Road. The trail follows the Misty Mountains Track through dense and lush rainforest along Cochable Creek before a final difficult scramble and rope section to reach the falls. The pool at the base makes for fun swimming.

#4 - Elizabeth Grant Falls via Cochable Creek Camping Area

#5 - Djilgarrin Trail to Cochable Creek

The Djilgarrin Trail is a grade 5 walk across Tully Falls National Park and is a part of the Misty Mountains wilderness tracks. There are multiple wide creek crossings involved in this trail and as such, sections can become impassable after heavy rains. You should monitor the weather forecast before deciding on attempting this track and be prepared with extensive navigation and bushwalking experience. You can choose to overnight at Cochable Creek campsite or do a car shuffle (extensive and...

#6 - Elizabeth Grant Falls

There is a stunning hiking trail at the Tully Gorge National Park in far north Queensland, located near the town of Innisfail. This trail is an out and back route that can be accessed from the Cochable Creek Camping Area or further down the road if you cannot reach the camping area with your vehicle. At the end of the trail, you will be rewarded with a spectacular view of the waterfalls. However, please be cautious as cassowaries, snakes, and pigs have been spotted in the area. In addition,...

#7 - Cannabullen Creek to Carter Creek Campsite via Cochable Creek

This is a rainforest trail with complete shade under heavy canopies of old rainforest trees. A few kilometres in is Whispey Falls which then continues onto Carter Creek Campsite (unmarked). There are a few short steep sections which can get slippery during the wet season. A whole heap of overhanging wait-a-while vine, leeches and red belly blacks. Please be mindful there are some wild cassowaries in here that aren't used to humans.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to hike in Tully Gorge National Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike in Tully Gorge National Park is Mount Tyson Track, which has a 4.5 star rating from 84 reviews. This trail is 2.7 mi long with an elevation gain of 2,007 ft.

What is the longest trail in Tully Gorge National Park?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail in Tully Gorge National Park is Elizabeth Grant Falls. This trail is estimated to be 11.3 mi long.

How many trails are in Tully Gorge National Park?

There are 7 trails in Tully Gorge National Park. These trails have an average 3.7-star rating from 151 AllTrails community reviews.

Which trail has the most elevation gain in Tully Gorge National Park?

If you're looking for elevation gain, Tully Gorge National Park has you covered. Mount Tyson Track boasts the most elevation gain with 2,007 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Cannabullen Creek to Carter Creek Campsite via Cochable Creek, which will get you 1,833 ft of elevation gain.

Are there camping trails available in Tully Gorge National Park?

According to AllTrails.com, there are 5 camping trails in Tully Gorge National Park and the most popular is Wispy Falls via Cochable Creek with an average 4.6 star rating from 16 community reviews.

Are there running trails available in Tully Gorge National Park?

According to AllTrails.com, there is 1 running trail in Tully Gorge National Park which is Elizabeth Grant Falls with an average 4.1 star rating from 6 community reviews.