The Big Golden Gumboot
Height
8 metres
Year Built
2003
Address
Butler Street, Tully, QLD 4854
The Lowdown
The Big Golden Gumboot stands 8 metres tall and 6.1 metres wide in Tully, proudly celebrating the town's claim as Australia's wettest town. Built in 2003, this gleaming oversized boot pays tribute to Tully's extraordinary annual rainfall, which regularly exceeds 4 metres (4,000mm). The golden colour represents the town's triumph over the wet conditions rather than defeat - a 'golden' achievement in Australian terms. The gumboot stands near the town's visitor information centre, where a rainfall gauge shows the current year's accumulation. Tully's rivalry with nearby Babinda over the 'wettest town' title is a beloved local tradition, with both towns proudly claiming the honour depending on the year.
Did you know?
"Built in 2003 to celebrate being Australia's wettest town"
History
The Big Golden Gumboot was unveiled in 2003 to celebrate Tully's reputation as Australia's wettest town. The region's extraordinary rainfall - often exceeding 4,000mm annually - is driven by its location between the coast and the mountains, which trap moisture-laden air from the Coral Sea. Rather than bemoan the constant rain, Tully has embraced it as a source of pride and tourist interest. The golden colour was chosen to represent triumph and achievement. A nearby rainfall gauge tracks the current year's total, and Tully maintains a friendly rivalry with nearby Babinda over which town receives more rain each year.
More Fun Facts
- •Tully receives over 4 metres of rain annually
- •Built in 2003 to celebrate being Australia's wettest town
- •Stands 8 metres tall and 6.1 metres wide
- •The golden colour represents triumph over the wet conditions
- •Tully competes with nearby Babinda for the 'wettest town' title
- •A rainfall gauge near the gumboot shows the year's total
Visiting Tips
- 💡Bring an umbrella or raincoat - Tully lives up to its reputation
- 💡Check the rainfall gauge to see how much rain has fallen this year
- 💡Great stop on the drive between Cairns and Townsville
- 💡The visitor centre has information on the banana industry
Opening Hours
Outdoor attraction near visitor information centre
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