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Tully Falls National Park

Tully Falls National Park is a national park in Australia, established in 2014, covering 171 km² (66 sq mi). It is the #257 largest of Australia's 912 national parks.

Area
171 km²
Established
2014
IUCN
II: National Park
Nearest airport
CNS · 98 km
Tully Falls National Park
Photo: Peter Forster · CC BY-SA 2.0

Nearest airports to Tully Falls National Park

  1. 1
    Cairns International Airport Flag of AustraliaCairns, Australia Airports in AustraliaTransfers & Meet & Greet →
    CNS98 kmstraight line
  2. 2
    Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville Flag of AustraliaTownsville, Australia Airports in AustraliaTransfers & Meet & Greet →
    TSV212 kmstraight line
  3. 3
    Cooktown Airport Flag of AustraliaAustralia Airports in Australia
    CTN258 kmstraight line

More about Tully Falls National Park

Tully Falls National Park is one of 912 national parks in Australia. It covers 171 km² (17,057 ha) — about 1.6 times the size of Paris, making it the #257 largest national park in Australia (0% of the country's national park area).

History and protection

The park was established in 2014, 12 years ago — the first national parks in Australia date back to 1898. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.

Visiting Tully Falls National Park

The closest airport is Cairns International Airport (CNS), about 98 km away — around 2 h 7 min by car; alternatively Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville (TSV, 212 km). Other national parks within reach include Tully Gorge National Park (603 km²), Koombooloomba National Park (292 km²), Millstream Falls National Park (3 km²) and Maalan National Park (25 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.

Frequently asked questions

How big is Tully Falls National Park?

171 km² — about 17,057 hectares or 66 square miles.

When was Tully Falls National Park established?

In 2014 — 12 years ago.

What is the nearest airport to Tully Falls National Park?

Cairns International Airport (CNS), about 98 km away in a straight line.

What protection category is Tully Falls National Park?

It is listed under IUCN category II: National Park of the IUCN protected area categories.

Data: Wikidata (CC0), English Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons.