Skip to main content

Tully Falls Road

QLDUnclassified road38.4 km91 segments
3.8Sports
38.4 kmTotal length
91Segments
18Recorded crashes
89Grey spot segments
View on Discover MapGoogle Maps ↗

Tully Falls Road is a 38 km sealed road in Queensland, Australia. It scores 7.9/10 for 4WDs with highly technical corners and excellent surface.

Explore more roads near Cairns14 km

7-day forecast

Write a story··Report an issue
Vehicle scores
3.8/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
6.0/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
6.8/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
7.9/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
4.7/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 91 segments
Fair (4-6)44%Poor (<4)56%

Sports score IQR: 2.4 - 5.1

Surface
Surface coverage
Sealed60%Unsealed40%
Score breakdown
Median component scores across all segments
Surface
10.0
Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.
Curviness
10.0
Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.
Speed
7.0
Speed limit suitability. Sweet spot is 60-110 km/h.
Road classUnclassified road
8.0
Road classification. Motorways score zero. Tertiary roads score 9.
Traffic
9.0
Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.
Elevation
9.0
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
Crash history
Aggregated across all 91 segments· 24 years of data
18
Total crashes
1
Fatalities
12
Serious injuries
89
Grey spots

Source: State crash data linked to road geometry. Grey spots are segments where curvature geometry mismatches the posted speed limit.

When is this road risky?
Crash conditions - share of recorded crashes by circumstance

Wet road crashes

Crashes that occurred in wet conditions

19%

Night crashes

Crashes that occurred after dark

25%

Based on 24 years of crash records linked to road geometry. Crash breakdown (night, wet, weekends): VIC data 2012-2024. Other states show aggregate counts only.

Road environment
Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators
6.8/10 safety score - higher is safer
Wet road exposure54%
Night driving risk68%
Wind exposure63%
Sun glare risk53%
Wildlife strike risk11%

Risk values derived from road geometry, orientation, weather station data, and satellite canopy cover. 0 = minimal risk, 1 = maximum risk.

Segments
Top 101 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#96470608Asphalt0.50 km5.68.69.4#97449279Asphalt0.50 km5.68.69.4#97449280Asphalt0.45 km5.68.69.4#96470611Asphalt0.50 km5.68.69.4#96470607Asphalt0.50 km5.68.69.4#96813846Asphalt0.50 km5.48.39.1#96813851Asphalt0.50 km5.38.39.0#96813845Asphalt0.50 km5.38.39.0#96813850Asphalt0.50 km5.38.39.0#96813838Asphalt0.50 km5.38.39.0#96813852Asphalt0.50 km5.38.39.0#97449298Asphalt0.43 km5.38.39.0#96813837Asphalt0.50 km5.38.39.0#97449295Asphalt0.50 km5.38.39.0#96813853Asphalt0.50 km5.38.39.0#96470605Asphalt0.50 km5.38.29.0#97449296Asphalt0.50 km5.38.39.0#97449294Asphalt0.50 km5.38.39.0#97449275Asphalt0.50 km5.38.28.8#97449274Asphalt0.50 km5.38.28.8#97449278Asphalt0.50 km5.38.28.8#96470609Asphalt0.50 km5.38.28.8#96470610Asphalt0.44 km5.38.28.8#96813849Asphalt0.50 km5.17.98.5#96813847Asphalt0.50 km5.17.98.5#96813840Asphalt0.50 km5.17.98.5#96813839Asphalt0.50 km5.17.98.5#96813848Asphalt0.50 km5.17.98.5#96813843Asphalt0.50 km5.17.88.5#96813841Asphalt0.50 km5.17.88.5#96813842Asphalt0.50 km5.07.88.5#96470604Asphalt0.20 km5.07.78.6#96813835Asphalt0.50 km5.07.78.4#96813844Asphalt0.50 km4.97.68.3#96813834Asphalt0.50 km4.97.68.3#96470613Asphalt0.42 km4.87.38.2#96401617Asphalt0.31 km4.87.38.1#96470612Asphalt0.50 km4.77.18.1#97449297Asphalt0.32 km4.67.07.9#97449276Asphalt0.50 km4.66.87.8#96470606Asphalt0.50 km4.46.67.7#97449293Asphalt0.04 km4.36.57.6#97449282Asphalt0.11 km4.06.07.3#97449284Asphalt0.03 km4.06.07.3#97449283Asphalt0.10 km4.05.87.0#96813836Asphalt0.50 km3.95.86.7#97449277Asphalt0.44 km3.85.66.6#97449281Asphalt0.05 km3.85.66.6#97449290Asphalt0.04 km3.85.67.0#96813854Asphalt0.03 km3.85.67.0#96470599Asphalt0.50 km3.85.66.7#97449299Asphalt0.03 km3.85.67.0#96401616Paved0.03 km3.75.56.8#97449291Asphalt0.08 km3.75.56.8#97449095Asphalt0.20 km3.75.56.8#96470600Asphalt0.11 km3.75.46.6#97438639Concrete0.03 km3.55.26.3#96813833Asphalt0.50 km3.55.16.1#96470601Asphalt0.05 km3.55.16.1#96813832Asphalt0.50 km3.55.16.1#96470602Asphalt0.16 km3.44.95.8#96470603Asphalt0.01 km3.44.95.8#97449292Asphalt0.02 km3.44.95.8#96813855Asphalt0.02 km3.44.95.8#96813919Concrete0.08 km3.14.75.8#96230898Gravel0.50 km2.46.04.0#97438632Gravel0.24 km2.46.04.0#97438636Gravel0.50 km2.46.04.0#97438628Gravel0.50 km2.46.04.0#97438633Gravel0.03 km2.44.14.0#96230900Gravel0.50 km2.46.04.0#97449287Gravel0.50 km2.46.04.0#97438635Gravel0.50 km2.46.04.0#96230890Gravel0.50 km2.46.04.0#96230901Gravel0.50 km2.46.04.0#96230902Gravel0.29 km2.44.54.0#97438627Gravel0.23 km2.46.04.0#96230896Gravel0.50 km2.46.04.0#96230899Gravel0.50 km2.46.04.0#96230894Gravel0.50 km2.46.04.0#97438630Gravel0.50 km2.46.04.0#96230889Gravel0.50 km2.46.04.0#97438624Gravel0.50 km2.46.04.0#96230895Gravel0.50 km2.46.04.0#97438634Gravel0.50 km2.46.04.0#97438625Gravel0.50 km2.46.04.0#97449286Gravel0.50 km2.46.04.0#97449285Gravel0.09 km2.44.64.0#97438629Gravel0.50 km2.46.04.0#97438626Gravel0.50 km2.46.04.0#96230888Gravel0.04 km2.45.04.0#97438638Gravel0.43 km2.46.04.0#96813920Gravel0.46 km2.46.04.0#97449289Gravel0.27 km2.45.24.0#96230897Gravel0.50 km2.46.04.0#96230893Gravel0.50 km2.46.04.0#97449288Gravel0.50 km2.46.04.0#97438631Gravel0.50 km2.46.04.0#96230892Gravel0.50 km2.46.04.0#97438637Gravel0.50 km2.46.04.0#96230891Gravel0.50 km2.46.04.0
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/tully-falls-road-qldRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
GET/api/v1/roads/search?q=Tully%20Falls%20Road&state=QLDSearch roads by name

Councils & Government

This road is part of QLD's road network. Contour scores every road in Australia for surface condition, curviness, grey spot classification, and 4WD track passability. If your organisation manages this road or promotes tourism in the region, this data is available via API.

Enquire about council data access →
Frequently asked questions
How long is Tully Falls Road?+

Tully Falls Road is approximately 38 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Tully Falls Road sealed?+

Yes. Tully Falls Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Tully Falls Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Tully Falls Road scores 6.0/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Tully Falls Road in a caravan?+

With care. Tully Falls Road scores 4.7/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Tully Falls Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Tully Falls Road scores 6.8/10 for EVs. Regenerative braking on any elevation changes and smooth throttle control on the corners will both feel at home here.

Are there any dangerous sections on Tully Falls Road?+

Contour has identified 89 grey spots on Tully Falls Road - sections where the road geometry does not match the posted speed limit. Take extra care in wet or low-visibility conditions.

Similar roads
Horse Creek Road
Same state, 76 km away
5.2
RQS
Chatham Terrace
Same state, 102 km away
5.2
RQS
Wrights Lookout Road
Same state, 101 km away
5.2
RQS
Syndicate Road
Same state, 149 km away
5.1
RQS
Quetta Close
Same state, 95 km away
5.3
RQS

Road data last updated: 16 April 2026. Scores are based on road geometry, surface, and traffic data. Always drive to conditions and follow local road rules.

See how the world's best roads compare