The drive from Tully Heads to Mareeba is approximately 150 km and takes about 2.5 hours. You will travel north to Innisfail, then take the Palmerston Highway to the Tablelands, and continue through Atherton to Mareeba. This route offers diverse landscapes from rainforest to savannah.
Total Distance: 150 km by road.
The road is winding and requires careful driving.
Any time of year, but the cooler months are best for exploring the Tablelands.