Tully to Cairns road trip: Distance, drive time & best stops
Tully to Cairns drive: Paronella Park and Johnston River
It’s another 139km from Mission Beach to Cairns. On the way north, you can pull over the fantastically odd Paronella Park – a rainforest-shrouded mansion. There’s also the Australian Sugar Heritage Centre in Mourilyan before you reach Innisfail.
Top things to do in Innisfail include a Johnston River crocodile cruise and turtle-spotting at the Warrina Lakes.
Top experiences near Innisfail to book in advance
- Get superlative rainforest views – on the Mamu Tropical Skywalk.
- Enjoy the strange Spanish castle surrounded by jungle – at Paronella Park.
- Save money with a Mamu Tropical Skywalk and Paronella Park combo ticket.
Innisfail accommodation choices include the fairly cheap Flying Fish Tourist Park and the well-regarded Barrier Reef Motel.
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