Tully Gorge National Park 

The wettest place in Queensland contains Tully Gorge in the rugged Alcock State Forest. The Tully River is renowned for white water rafting. The forest is the main exit point for commercial rafting tours. Alcock State Forest is in the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area.

Beyond the picnic and camping area, the Flip Wilson Lookout provides a great view of a series of rapids on the river. Only experienced and skilled kayakers should attempt to negotiate the rapids. You must wear safety helmets and life jackets and carry throw-bags and first aid equipment. The best idea is to join a commercial rafting tour down the river.

Watch the rafters early afternoon from a boardwalk at Cardstone Weir at the end of the road. For your safety, stay on the boardwalk. The rocks can be slippery and water currents here are dangerous.

Dogs are not allowed in the forest. Avoid visiting in the wet season, January to April.

Things to do

• As you enter the forest, stop at Frank Roberts Lookout for a view over the Tully Gorge
• Picnic or camp in the park
• Find out about butterflies along the short Rainforest Butterfly walk. The best time to see the butterflies is between September & February
• Kayak or whitewater raft the river
• Bushwalking
• Nature study
• Lookout