Originally the Golden Gumboot was a competition between Tully, Innisfail and Babinda as to which town is the wettest in Australia. The winner for the competition (since 1970) was awarded with a rubber boot and with an annual rainfall of up to seven metres - Tully was the winner. The Golden Gumboot Festival is dedicated to the fact that Tully is a 'pretty wet place'.
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Koolmoon Creek Track, Tully, Queensland 4854, Australia
This walk is part of the Misty Mountain wilderness walking track network which provides access to World Heritage listed rainforests, creeks and waterfalls in an area bounded by the towns of Innisfail, Tully, Ravenshoe, Millaa Millaa and Mena Creek.
The Koolmoon Creek track leads through Tully Falls and Tully Gorge national parks from near Ravenshoe to Cochable Creek camping area, north-west of ...
Djiru National Park contains one of the largest remaining areas of coastal lowland rainforest in the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area. It includes a rare patch of licuala fan palm forest and is one of the few places you're likely to see an unusual and endangered bird - the southern cassowary. Have a barbecue at Lacey Creek and learn about cassowaries at the information shelter. Nearby, signs in the ...
Tully Gorge National Park is situated in Australia's wettest area. Heavy rainfall encourages lush tropical vegetation and ensures plenty of white-water on the Tully River. The park's walks and lookouts offer spectacular views of the rainforest and river rapids. Relax and enjoy the serene, grassy campground beside the river. If you're feeling adventurous, join an organised white-water rafting tour. ...
