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Julia Creek Water Tower

Landmarks and Buildings

Julia Creek Water Tower

Just looking around town, one feature you definitely won’t miss is the 30 metre wine glass shaped water tower, which can be seen from up to 20 kilometres away. At night, the blue lights give the tower a completely different look and makes for some spectacular photography! Built in 1971, the tower has the capacity to hold 100,000 gallons of water and stands above one of Julia Creek’s bores. Not only does it serve to provide good water pressure in the town, but also allows the water to cool.

Julia Creek QLD

0.1 km away

Duncan McIntyre Museum

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Duncan McIntyre Museum

If you love history, you’ll enjoy the Duncan McIntyre Museum, home to countless relics from a bygone era. You’ll see a Willy Jeep Truck, steam engine, tractor plus an array of fossils formed in the Eromanga Sea. See items from the District’s wool heritage, history of the hospital, radio and telecommunications and much more. There are a host of fantastic historical images for viewing to give you an insight of what life was like in Julia Creek in the early days. Entry is free. Donation box on site.

Julia Creek QLD

0.2 km away

Peter Dawes Park

Parks and Gardens

Peter Dawes Park

Peter Dawes Park is centrally located in Burke St Julia Creek. A new, shaded kids playground was installed in 2018. The Park includes undercover picnic tables with BBQ facilities and public amenities. There is a large grass area which is often used for community events. There is also interpretive signage detailing historical information about the town. Peter Dawes Park was named in honour of the Dawes family who gave the land as a contribution to the community. Mr and Mrs Dawes were the original owners of the Julia Creek Newsagency, built by them in 1948 and still situated across the road. In the 1940s part of this area was the site of the Blue Bird Cafe which burnt down in 1949.

Julia Creek QLD

0.5 km away

Julia Creek Information Centre — Image credit: McKinlay Shire Council

Galleries, Museums and Collections

At the Creek Visitor Information Centre

Located on the main street, 'At the Creek' Visitors Information Centre offers a great selection of travel information brochures, maps and a range of souvenirs that can only be found in Julia Creek. The friendly local staff are dedicated to helping you experience and enjoy all that Julia Creek, McKinlay Shire and Outback Queensland has to offer. This tourist attraction engages in many audio and visual displays that focus on the themes of water, country and people. The Information office is now located in the original gaol cell of Julia Creek. With two of the railway fettler cottages providing an authentic snapshot of Outback living in the McKinlay Shire. Visitors are also able to view the endangered Dunnarts being fed daily and immerse themselves in a virtual reality mustering experience.

Julia Creek QLD

0.6 km away

Cruiser Bikes

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Cruiser Bikes

These bright coloured cruiser bikes are free to hire and can be used to travel into town on the fully sealed walking/riding track. If you have a family or are travelling as a group, these bikes are great fun to ride around, stopping to have a picnic lunch somewhere. The bikes are available from the Julia Creek Caravan Park all year round, and also at the RV Park from April to October.

Julia Creek QLD

0.6 km away

Historical Walk

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Historical Walk

Set off on Julia Creek's Historical Walk either as a short walk around the main area of town or the half day version. Pop into the Visitor Centre and obtain a map for the walk. Follow the 38 signposted sites, reading their interesting and colourful history along the way and drive to the sites on the outskirts of town.

Julia Creek QLD

0.6 km away

Julia Creek Dunnart

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Julia Creek Dunnart

‘Beneath the Creek’, another attraction at the Visitor Information Centre, provides a hands-on interactive journey through many facets of life in the McKinlay Shire, and is also home to two very active and cheeky Dunnarts, Duncan and Donald. Beneath the Creek allows you to hear about these remarkable tiny creatures and to view them in a habitat similar to that in the wild. Feeding Times are on weekdays at 10am and 2pm as well as weekends at 10am. Tickets can be purchased at the Visitor Information Centre.

Julia Creek QLD

0.6 km away

Cattle Mustering

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Virtual Reality Cattle Mustering

If you’ve never taken part in a cattle muster, you now have the opportunity to come and take part in a virtual reality cattle muster at the Julia Creek Visitor Information Centre. For a small fee, you can don a Samsung VR headset, headphones and immerse yourself into being on the back of a dirt bike, inside a chopper, sitting on the rails of a cattle yard, watching cattle being loaded and more, all in air conditioned comfort!

Julia Creek QLD

0.6 km away

Mini Golf — Image credit: Outback Queensland Masters

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Julia Creek Caravan Park Mini Golf

Anyone up for some Mini Golf in Julia Creek? The 9-hole course is completed and is operated through the local caravan park. Pop in and enquire about Mini Golf in Julia Creek! Grab your friends and kids and pop down for an afternoon of fun and Mini Golf in Julia Creek!

Julia Creek QLD

0.6 km away

Julia Creek Opera House

Landmarks and Buildings

Julia Creek Opera House

The Opera House you ask? Yes, this is Julia Creek's Opera House……so named because it was officially opened on the same day as the Sydney Opera House. The Julia Creek Opera House is home to an interesting collection of local and regional photographs of the past life of the people of the region. It’s located in Julia Street, just a short stroll from the Visitor Information Centre.

Julia Creek QLD

0.6 km away

Julia Creek Artesian Baths

Spas and Retreats

Julia Creek Artesian Baths

Artesian water is underground water confined and pressurised within a porous and permeable geological formation and the waters are generally 38 degrees Celsius to 41 degrees Celsius. The water is extracted from bores which are over 900 metres deep, and is laced with minerals such as sulphur, calcium and magnesium that contribute to its long-fabled healing powers. In 2016 the McKinlay Shire Council developed the concept of the Artesian Baths based on a rain water tank theme and each bath was named after one of the major river systems in the Shire. Locating the baths at the Caravan Park provided the opportunity for visitors to enjoy the amazing sunsets and a viewing deck was added to the Boundary Hut baths where guests can stay longer and enjoy the view during the experience. For travellers, there are few things more relaxing than slipping into a luxurious Artesian Bath at the end of a long day driving.

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0.7 km away

Julia Creek Sports Centre

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Julia Creek Sports Centre

Stretch your legs and enjoy Julia Creek's sporting facilities... located opposite the Julia Creek Caravan Park and a short walk from the Free RV Park. There's an Indoor Sports Centre featuring courts for netball, basketball, tennis, volleyball and cricket. Over at Kev Bannah Oval burn off some energy with rugby league, touch football, athletics, netball and cricket. There are also two tennis courts plus a Bike Safety Track-mock Road course for young people to ride bikes, located near to the Sports Centre. Let's not forget the shaded Skate Park, opened in 2000 and includes a skate bowl/ramps and children's play equipment.

Julia Creek QLD

0.7 km away

Julia Creek Water Park

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Julia Creek Swimming Pool and Water Park

Whether you want to do laps to stay fit while travelling, just want a relaxing swim, be a big kid and have a go on the water slides or maybe you have real children that want to have some fun. Come on down to the Julia Creek Swimming Pool and Water Park. Entry is free if you are a paid guest at the Julia Creek Caravan Park, otherwise please contact the Visitor Information Centre for opening hours and prices.

Julia Creek QLD

0.7 km away

Sprit of the Light Horseman

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Spirit of the Light Horse Sculpture

Standing proud at the Julia Creek RSL, Samson, the major sculpture was created by artist, Sue Tilley, from a range of vintage metal objects collected locally. Samson, together with the surrounding Light Horse Brigade silhouettes, form a prominent tribute to the spirit of the ANZACs. This is located on the corner of Mathews and Goldring Streets (heavy vehicle bypass).

Julia Creek QLD

0.8 km away

HF / DF Station Power House Ruins

Galleries, Museums and Collections

HF / DF Station Power House Ruins

For something different, visit the remains of a concrete building which housed a generating plant supplying power to a RAAF High Frequency / Direction Finding Station. It was called the ‘Round House’ and was installed in 1942 on the ridge nearby. These stations proved great importance as navigational aids during WWII and assisted in the detection of Japanese aircraft across Northern Australia. There were only ever two Round Houses constructed of concrete, the other being at Tolga on the Atherton Tablelands.

Julia Creek QLD

11 km away

Julia Creek FREE RV Camp

Natural Attractions

Julia Creek Free RV Park

Julia Creek is an RV Friendly town and has a designated free camping area alongside the water’s edge of Julia Creek. This area is suitable for self-contained RV’s and is located 1.3km on the eastern side of town. Picnic tables, bush cook camps and bins are provided. This is a relaxing area to enjoy some cheese and wine and watch the beautiful Julia Creek sunsets. Free permits (valid 96 hrs) can now be obtained from the onsite Camp Hosts during peak tourist season (April to September) or from the Julia Creek Visitor Information Centre from October to March. Bright coloured cruiser bikes are now available for free hire from the site. Theses bikes can be used to travel into town on the fully sealed walking/riding track, through town for a leisurely ride to get groceries, go for a picnic or do some sight seeing.

Julia Creek QLD

22 km away

Walkabout Creek Hotel — Image credit: Walkabout Creek Hotel

Landmarks and Buildings

Walkabout Creek Hotel

G'day! Welcome to the iconic Walkabout Creek Hotel, one of Outback Queensland's most famous pubs. Established in 1900, originally known as the Federal Hotel, it became world-renowned after featuring in the classic Australian film Crocodile Dundee, with the original movie bar donated by producer John Cornell. Relocated to its current position overlooking the Landsborough Highway in 1996, the hotel remains the heart of McKinlay, with local family and graziers, Angus and Jo purchasing the pub in 2025 ensuring its lasting legacy. The Walkabout Creek Hotel is a true-blue country pub serving cold drinks, meals, hearty hospitality and authentic Outback character. Accommodation includes single rooms plus powered and unpowered caravan and camping sites.

Mckinlay QLD

83 km away

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