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Golden Gumboot

Tully, Queensland

Oddities

A giant golden gumboot, 7.9 m high, marking the record 7,900 mm of rain that fell on Tully in 1950. A cheerful roadside stop in one of Australia’s wettest towns, handy before the drive on towards Mission Beach.

Nearest town
Tully, Queensland
Category
Roadside oddities
GPS
-17.9330, 145.9240

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

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Best time to go

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The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in March–April and October–November. Hot in January–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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Where is Golden Gumboot?

Golden Gumboot is in Tully, Queensland, at GPS -17.9330, 145.9240.

Which road trips pass Golden Gumboot?

Golden Gumboot is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Cassowary Coast: Cairns to Townsville.

What is there to see near Golden Gumboot?

Places worth a stop nearby: Mission Beach (21 km), Clump Point Lookout (22 km), Dunk Island (25 km) and Paronella Park (31 km).

When is the best time to visit Golden Gumboot?

The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in March–April and October–November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)