Mckinlay Shire Council

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Free Visitors Guide
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Getting Here
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road safety
05At the Creek
06–07Things to do
07Day Trips
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Julia Creek Dunnart
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GAB, Fishing & Bird Watching
09Events
Welcome to the McKinlay Shire, the heart of
Queensland Outback and Gateway to the Gulf
of Carpentaria.
The McKinlay Shire is located 650kms west of
Townsville, 260kms east of Mount Isa, 510kms
south of Karumba and 1630kms north of Brisbane.
The Shire’s four towns in Julia Creek, Nelia,
McKinlay and Kynuna make up a population of
around 1000 people and cover an area of 40,728
square kilometres. Julia Creek is situated on the
Flinders Highway, along the Overlander’s Way
between Townsville and Tennant Creek.
Barkly
Homestead
QLD/NT BORDER
TENNANT
CREEK
12–13Accommodation
14–19Service & Community Directory
McKinlay Shire encourages visitors to come and
experience our outback hospitality.
OVERLANDER’S
Way
Three Ways
10–11 Julia Creek Town Map
TO BOODJAMULLA
(LAWN HILL)
NATIONAL PARK
Camooweal
Mount Isa
TOWNSVILLE
TO NORMANTON
TO CROYDON
Cloncurry Julia CreekNelia
Nelia
TO PORCUPINE
GORGE
Hughenden
Richmond
Matild
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McKinlay
Kynuna
Winton
Winton
Homestead
Prairie
Mingela
Charters Towers
Pentland Balfe’s Creek
Torrens Creek
TO CLERMONT
wa
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TO LONGREACH
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Queensland Map
TO CAIRNS
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TO BOULIA
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TO MUTTABURRA
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Air
Regional Express Airlines (REX)
is the only commercial air service
available in McKinlay Shire. REX
offers regular flight services every
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
from the Julia Creek Airport
to Townsville and Mount Isa.
For schedules and fares call
13 17 13 or visit www.rex.com.au
Road
Julia Creek and Nelia are situated
on the Flinders Highway between
Townsville and Mount Isa. This
is a sealed, double lane highway
accessible to all vehicles during
the dry season.
Ky nuna and McK inlay are
situated on the Landsborough
Highway between Longreach
and Cloncurry. This is a sealed,
double lane highway accessible
to all vehicles during the dry
season.
The Julia Creek – Ky nuna
Road (115kms) is a one lane,
predominantly sealed road.
Approximately 6kms is unsealed.
Unsealed sections are impassable
when wet.
The Julia Creek – McKinlay Road
(80kms) is a one lane, unsealed
road, impassable when wet.
The Julia Creek – Burke & Wills
Roadhouse (235kms) is a one
lane, sealed road.
in McKinlay Shire are no more
than 200kms apart.
Although most of McKinlay
Shire is easily accessible, when
driving our roads please take
care. It is essential to carefully
plan your trip and remember that
good preparation and common
sense are the keys to a successful
journey in Outback Queensland.
Some tips to remember:
• Ensure you have a good map
and plan ahead, including
calculating travel times and
distances between stops.
• Be aware of the next available
facilities and services including
fuel, water, medical and food
supplies. Towns and fuel stops
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• Take frequent rest breaks and
change drivers regularly.
• Always carry spares including
tyres, water, extra food and a
comprehensive first aid kit.
• If you encounter gates, they
should always be left as they
were found. Open gates should
be left open and closed gates
should be closed after passing
through them.
• Avoid driving after dark.
Slow down and keep a look
out especially at dawn and
dusk as cattle, kangaroos and
other wildlife often congregate
alongside the road.
Bus
Greyhound Coach Service stops in
Julia Creek, McKinlay and Kynuna.
Arrival and departure times vary
and are subject to change. Check
out www.greyhound.com.au for
schedules and fares.
Rail
Queensland Rail offers one rail
service (The Inlander) twice
weekly in Julia Creek between
Townsville and Mount Isa. Log onto
www.queenslandrail.com.au
for more information.
• Obey road closure signs.
Julia Creek Visitor Information Centre
• Drive slowly on unsealed roads
and take extra care – loose
surfaces are unpredictable.
‘At the Creek’ is a multi-award winning Visitor Information
and Interpretative Centre in Julia Creek.
• Take care when overtaking road
trains (some can be 50m long),
heavy vehicles and caravans,
and only do so when you can
clearly see at least 1km of the
road ahead. Be prepared for
road trains to move a little from
side to side as you overtake.
Be aware that dust and stones
can be flicked up, potentially
damaging your vehicle and
obstructing your vision.
• If a road train is approaching to
overtake you, move over as far
as possible to the left and stop if
necessary to allow it to overtake.
‘At the Creek’ includes several audio visual displays housed in historical
fettlers cottages, visual and tactile communication tools aimed
at a range of user groups to help you experience what it is like to live,
work and play in the McKinlay Shire and Julia Creek.
Opening hours
The new addition to the centre ‘Beneath the Creek’ sees the centre Monday to Friday 9.00am – 5.00pm
going underground to explore the significance of the geological Saturday and Sunday 9.00am – 12.00pm
(during April–September)
and geographical features that have shaped the region’s past and
encourages visitors to think about the management of the land and 34 Burke St, Julia Creek QLD 4823
Ph: (07) 4746 7690 Fax: (07) 4746 7005
its natural resources in a sustainable way.
Email: tourism@mckinlay.qld.gov.au
Amongst the moon rocks and through the dunnart den, kids can
enjoy a treasure hunt to ultimately find the secret of the creek!
See the endangered, but feisty, Julia Creek Dunnart in action!
Visitors are able to view the live Julia Creek Dunnart being fed from
9.00am – 1.00pm weekdays.
Located on the corner of Burke and Julia Street, Julia Creek.
www.atthecreek.com.au
Find us on Facebook
facebook.com/JuliaCreek
VisitorInformationCentre
Scan with your smart phone
to get more information.
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masterpieces. The Combo Waterhole is linked to
the national folk song “Waltzing Matilda” and a
monument can be found at the entrance to the park.
Walk the 2.5km return circuit to the waterhole along
the Diamantina River and have a picnic “under the
shade of a coolibah tree”. Camping is prohibited.
Julia Creek (Population 500)
Maronan Station
Located west of McKinlay, try your luck at fossicking
for gemstones, particularly garnets. Maximum 3
day stay, no open fires.
Opera House
Located in Julia Street, behind the Civic Centre.
The Opera House showcases a historical photo
gallery of the last 100 years in and around Julia
Creek. Open Monday to Friday 9.00am – 4.30pm.
Nature Trail
Located behind the Caravan Park, the circuit takes
approximately 60 minutes to complete. An abundance
of local birds and wildlife can be seen in the early
morning and late afternoon. Obtain a bird list from
the information centre. It is recommended to wear
closed in shoes and take a water bottle.
Julia Creek Historical Walk
Obtain a map from ‘At the Creek’ and spend a few
hours walking the 36 signposted historical sites of
Julia Creek township – you’ll be amazed at what
you might learn!
World War 2 Bunkers
The remains of a Directional Finding Installation
can be seen at the western edge of Julia Creek, near
the sale yards and livestock facilities. It consisted
of two structures, of which the square remaining
one was the machinery shed. Another rounded
structure housed high frequency directional finding
equipment. This installation was one of a series
which spread from southern Queensland, through
the north and across the Northern Territory. Their
purpose was to assist pilots who may have flown
off course, which could happen in war time when
other pressures took precedence. The pilot could
use the plane instruments to locate the directional
beams from these installations, and then get back
on course.
Water Tower
Opened in 1971, the water tower is wine glassshaped and stands 30 metres tall. It 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. Artesian water is often
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McKinlay (Population 20)
too hot to use when it comes out of the ground,
and most houses in Julia Creek have tanks to allow
for cooling.
Nelia (Population 10)
Today, Nelia is a small town 50kms east of Julia
Creek, just off the Flinders Highway. The Nelia post
office celebrated its centenary in 2009, however
is no longer operational. The CWA is still active
within the community.
Kynuna (Population 20)
Leaving Julia Creek and travelling south for 115kms
on a predominantly sealed road through cattle
grazing land you will arrive in Kynuna. This small
settlement is at the heart of Waltzing Matilda country.
Kynuna was first established on the Diamantina
River and was gazetted as a town in 1894. Within a
few years, Kynuna had a substantial population (up
to 700) and once had three bustling country hotels.
Blue Heeler Hotel
Built in 1889 as the Kynuna Hotel, it used to be
one of three hotels in town. Now the Blue Heeler
Hotel is the only hotel in Kynuna and is the only
remaining building to have any association with
the great Australian folk song, “Waltzing Matilda”.
It is said that both the swagman and squatter had
their last drinks at the hotel. Banjo Paterson also
drank at the hotel. Come-in for a cold beer and
meet the locals!
Combo Waterhole
Combo Waterhole Conservation Park is located
16kms east of Kynuna (dry weather entry only).
It is a picturesque place and the overshot dams
built by Chinese labourers in 1883 are technical
Leaving Julia Creek and travelling south for 100kms
on a unsealed gravel road, McKinlay sprang up in
the 1900s when the bore on the edge of the town
was sunk to give a permanent water supply and
became a service centre for the many surrounding
stations. It stayed this way until Julia Creek, boosted
by business from the Great Northern Railway became
larger and a more convenient centre for the Shire
Council which eventually moved to Julia Creek.
Walkabout Creek Hotel
Originally known as the Federal Hotel, the pub was
built in 1900 and licensed in 1901. The Walkabout
Creek Hotel is now famous for being recognised
as the pub in the Paul Hogan movie “Crocodile
Dundee”. The pub, together with other buildings in
the town, were featured in this iconic Australian film.
Centenary Park
Pull up for a break at Centenary Park and view
the new historical story boards which feature the
history of McKinlay. April 2012 marked 150 years
since explorer John McKinlay discovered the area.
A statue of “Big John” was erected to commemorate
the event and can be seen in Middleton Street,
across from the Park.
Queensland’s Smallest Public Library
Located in Middleton Street, McKinlay, Queensland’s
smallest public library is open every Thursday
11:30am – 3:30pm. The library houses a broad
range of fiction and non-fiction books. Behind
the library is the Centenary Museum, featuring
historical photos from McKinlay’s past.
BHP Billiton Cannington Mine
Located 87kms south of McKinlay is BHP Billiton
Cannington mine site – the world’s largest and
lowest cost single mine producer of both silver and
lead. Opened in 1997, Cannington was the supplier
of silver for the Olympic Games medals in Sydney
in 2000 and again for the Beijing Olympics, 2008.
Half Day TRIPS
PROA Redclaw Farm SELF-DRIVE TOUR
Duncan and Judy Fysh operate Proa Station, located
75kms south east of Julia Creek, and invite you to
come and experience an afternoon not to forget.
The farm has 12 ponds using artesian water, some
containing up to 16,000 Redclaw. Free self-drive
tours are available and depart Monday to Friday
from ‘At the Creek’ at 1:00pm. Bookings are
essential and must be made ‘At the Creek’. Tour
is free of charge and includes afternoon tea and
a sample of Redclaw.
Punchbowl Waterhole
Located on the Flinders River 45kms north east
of Julia Creek, follow the entirely sealed road
to this lovely recreation area ideal for picnics,
fishing and swimming, and bird watching.
Full Day TRIPS
Sedan Dip
Located 100kms north of Julia Creek, Sedan Dip
is an excellent place for fishing, yabbying,
swimming, picnics and bird watching. Every
year in August, Sedan Dip comes alive for
a campdraft, rodeo and horse race meeting.
An event not to be missed.
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Julia Creek is home to the rare and endangered
Julia Creek Dunnart (Sminthopsis Douglasi).
This tiny bright-eyed creature is an insect-eating
marsupial, only found in the Mitchell grass downs
of North West Queensland. With a body length
of 100–120mm and a tail length of 90–100mm,
the Julia Creek Dunnart can be distinguished
from rats and mice by its size. Unlike rodents,
Dunnarts have pointy noses, large rounded ears
and dog-like teeth.
Recognised as a Species
Live Dunnart Display
The Dunnart was first documented in 1931 but not
recognised as a species until 1979 after examination
of four museum specimens revealed them to be a
distinct species. A live animal was not seen until
1992 when, with the aid of information provided
by locals, seven animals were trapped and another
was brought in from a property after being saved
from a domestic cat. The species is currently
listed as endangered under the IUCN Red list of
Threatened Fauna (1996) because of its restricted
distribution and the lack of knowledge of its ecology
and threatening processes.
In 2012, the McKinlay Shire Council opened to
the public a live Julia Creek Dunnart display. This
endangered marsupial can be seen at the Julia Creek
Information Centre ‘At the Creek’.
The downs country of North West Queensland
are typically flat or gently undulating grasslands
dominated by Mitchell grass (Astrebla spp)
tussocks, with grasses such as Flinders grass
(Iseilema sp.) and forbs growing between the
tussocks after rain. An aspect of the Julia Creek
Dunnart’s habitat that may be essential to its
survival in this harsh environment is black soil,
where cracks up to 70cms deep develop as the
dry season progresses. Julia Creek Dunnarts
shelter in these cracks to escape the extreme
daytime temperatures then emerge at night to
hunt insects and small reptiles.
Breeding occurs between October and February,
during which time females may produce two
litters of young if environmental conditions are
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favourable. Like other marsupials, they have a
pouch and give birth to young at a very early
stage of pregnancy, at which time the young are
permanently attached to the nipple. The pouch
contains eight nipples in a circular arrangement
allowing each female to carry eight young at a
time. Reproduction is timed to coincide with the
wet season so that the young are weaned when
there is an abundance of insects to feed on and
ample vegetation to provide shelter from predators.
Great Artesian Basin
The Great Artesian Basin (GAB) is one of the
largest artesian groundwater basins in the world.
It extends 2,400kms from Cape York in the north
to Dubbo in the south. At its widest it is 1,800kms
from the Darling Downs to west of Coober
Pedy. With an area of over 1.7 million square
kilometres the Basin underlies approximately
one-fifth of the Australian continent. The GAB
stores a huge volume of water that is estimated to
be 64,900 million megalitres. It is enough water
to fill Sydney Harbour 130,000 times. The water
supply in McKinlay Shire comes from the Great
Artesian Basin. Come and view the “Gift of the
GAB” movie in the auditorium ‘At the Creek’.
Fishing
North West Queensland has a great variety of
fishing sites including rivers, lakes and creeks.
The most common fish caught in this region are
barramundi, sleepy cod, catfish and redclaw
yabbies. McKinlay Shire has several waterholes to
try your luck at including Punchbowl Waterhole
(45kms from Julia Creek), Sedan Dip (100kms
from Julia Creek), Julia Creek (in town), Combo
Waterhole (near Kynuna) and Eastern Creek
(22kms from Julia Creek). Throw in a line and
spend some time exploring this unique region.
Bird watching
McKinlay Shire has a variety of bird life throughout
the year in various places. The best times to
visit are directly after the wet season (from
January to June), but an abundance of birds can
be found well into the dry season, particularly
drier climate species. A guide to Bird watching
in McKinlay Shire and a bird list are available
from ‘At the Creek’.
January – Australia Day Celebrations
April – Julia Creek Dirt n Dust Festival
April – Julia Creek Artesian Express Races
May – Julia Creek Campdraft
June – McKinlay Races
June – Saxby Roundup
July, August & November – Julia Creek Races
August – Sedan Dip Campdraft, Rodeo
& Races
October – Cultural Capers
October – Julia Creek Western Riding
Club Challenge
Julia Creek Dirt n Dust festival
The biggest event of the year in Julia Creek is
the multi-award winning Dirt n Dust Festival,
which features a triathlon, horse races,
professional bull ride, Australia’s Best Butt
competition, live concerts and novelty events.
The event attracts 3,000 people to the small
town of Julia Creek in one weekend. Definitely
an event not to be missed! For further
information visit www.dirtndust.com
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Cemetery
Town Outskirts
LEGEND
Mt Isa
WWII
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Livestock
Centre
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Caravan Park
C
Public Toilets
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Motel
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Fuel Stop
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Hotel
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Bank
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Public Phone
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Normanton: 363km
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Telecommunications
Tower
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SHAW STREET
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Indoor
Swimming Sports Tennis
Pool
Centre Courts
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Peter Post
Dawes Office
Park
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Civic
Centre
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BURKE STREET
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Bank
Medical Centre
Fire Station
STATE
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Top Pub
JULIA CREEK - KYNUNA ROAD
GOLDRING STREET
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RV Friendly
Camping Area
COYNE STREET
Anglican
Church
Ambulance
Catholic
Church
FLINDERS HIGHWAY
State Gov.
Precinct
M
Police
Station
GOLDRING STREET
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HOSPITAL LANE
Cloncurry: 134km
Livestock Centre / WWII Bunker: 5km
Airport: 5km
Uniting
Church
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MATHEWS STREET
COYNE STREET
Kev Bannah Oval
JULIA STREET
ALLISON STREET
BYRNE STREET
QUARRELL STREET
Skate Park
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Nature Trail
McIntyre
Park
Truck Parking
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Richmond
Dunnart
Enclosure
Airport
Place of Interest
1 At the Creek.............. (K12)
Stop ‘At the Creek’ and say hello
as you enter our friendly town.
We have an up-to-date range of
information brochures and maps
covering the local and regional
areas. Gain an insight into the
way we live in McKinlay Shire.
Don’t forget to take a look at the
Julia Creek Dunnart. The Dunnart
is a small nocturnal marsupial
listed as an endangered species.
HOSPITAL
Richmond:
144km
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Driver Reviver
Lions Park
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Railway Station
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Kynuna: 115km
McIntyre Park: 2km
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Area............................. (Q9)
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-sufficient RVs and is located
1.3kms 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.
Please obtain a free permit (valid
96 hrs) from the Visitor Information
Centre ‘At the Creek’ 34 Burke
Street, Julia Creek, before camping.
3 Water Tower............ (E12)
The 30 metre wine glass-shaped
water tower has the capacity
to hold 454,000 litres of water
and stands above the fourth bore
that was sunk in Julia Creek.
The tower was built in 1971 and
i n 2 0 0 4, b l u e l i g h t s w e r e
installed creating a visual effect
that can be seen at night when
approaching town.
4 Nature Trail.. (Start at K8)
Take a walk around the Nature
Trail and view the wonderful
birdlife. Start at the corner of
Shaw and Julia Streets and follow
the signs behind the tennis courts.
5 Library...................... (I12)
Come in and swap a book for free
at the local book exchange. Internet
access available – charges apply.
6 Opera House............ (K11)
Relive the history of Julia Creek
through a large collection of
photographs dating back a whole
century.
C Caravan Park
Julia Creek Caravan Park.. (K7)
M Motel
Gannon’s Hotel Motel...... ( J12)
Julia Creek Motel............ (C12)
Julia Creek Villas............ (N12)
H Hotel
Gannon’s Hotel Motel...... (J12)
Julia Creek Hotel
(Top Pub)........................ (K13)
Others Places of Interest
Ambulance..................... (N11)
Cemetery.................(See inset)
Churches:
Anglican – St Barnabas.(M11)
Catholic........................ (N12)
Uniting.......................... (J10)
Civic Centre.................... (K12)
Driver Reviver Stop..........(P12)
Fire Station..................... (G12)
Hospital.......................... (O11)
Information Centre......... (K12)
Library..............................(I12)
McIntyre Park.......... (see inset)
Medical Centre.................(I12)
Police Station..................(M13)
Post Office....................... (J12)
Railway Station................ (J14)
RV Fr iendly C a mpi ng A re a
(free)................................. (Q9)
Skate Park......................... (K9)
State Government
Precinct & Court House.(M12)
Suncorp Bank....................(I11)
Swimming Pool................. (K8)
Te n n i s C o u r t s / I n d o o r
Sports Centre.....................(L8)
Truck Parking................. (C12)
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Julia Creek Motel
Julia Creek Hotel/Top Pub
11 comfortable air-conditioned rooms
Off-street parking
Room service and breakfast available
Free Internet access available
Kitchenette, swimming pool in pleasant
surroundings
98 Burke Street Julia Creek QLD 4823
Phone: (07) 4746 7305 Fax: (07) 4746 7124
15 air-conditioned rooms
Meals available 6 days per week, EFTPOS
Cnr Goldring & Julia Streets
Julia Creek QLD 4823
Phone: (07) 4746 7727 Fax: (07) 4746 7773
Julia Creek Villas
20 air-conditioned self-contained units
Weekly rates available
TV, Austar, BBQ area, swimming pool in
complex, laundry facilities
Homely atmosphere, plenty of off-street
parking
2 Burke Street Julia Creek QLD 4823
Phone: (07) 4746 7468 Fax: (07) 4746 7328
Gannon’s Hotel Motel
12 air-conditioned motel rooms with coffee
and tea making facilities
Excellent off-street parking facilities
EFTPOS, TAB, Keno and poker machines
Meals available
36 Burke Street Julia Creek QLD 4823
Phone: (07) 4746 7103 Fax: (07) 4746 7603
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Julia Creek Caravan Park
Self-contained units (sleeps 4 & 6) – airconditioned, bathroom, kitchen, dining table,
lounge, VAST TV
4 single dongas – air-conditioned, fridge,
20 powered van sites
15 powered sites on grass for motorhomes
or camping
Large grassed camping area
Camp kitchen – communal BBQ, TV, fridge
and wash-up facilities
Amenities block with 2 x washing machines
Waste dump point available for all travellers
Spa, public swimming pool and sports centre
across the road
Well behaved pets are welcome
Old Normanton Road Julia Creek QLD 4823
Phone: (07) 4746 7108
www.jccaravanpark.com.au
Corella Creek Outback Budget
Country Stay
Walkabout Creek Hotel/Motel/
Caravan Park
Farmhouse style accommodation and bush
camping, RV/Van friendly
Rooms air-conditioned, Austar/TV, ensuite
bathroom, laundry, toilet and kitchenette
Hot artesian showers, BBQ and campfire,
pets by arrangement
Daily sundowns, family country meals, internet,
art gallery, historic Post Office, river and creek
visits, abundant birdlife and star gazing
Location – 2kms off Flinders Highway, 50kms
east of Julia Creek / 100kms west of
Richmond.
1 Main Street Nelia QLD 4823
Phone: (07) 4746 7555
14 air-conditioned single rooms with shared
amenities
10 powered sites
Landsborough Highway McKinlay QLD 4823
Phone: (07) 4746 8424 Fax: (07) 4746 8768
Blue Heeler Hotel/Motel/
Caravan Park
5 motel rooms and 12 single dongas –
air-conditioned.
Powered and unpowered sites
Landsborough Highway Kynuna QLD 4823
Phone: (07) 4746 8650 Fax: (07) 4746 8643
Kynuna Roadhouse/
Caravan Park
24 drive-through caravan sites – powered and
unpowered
Large grassed camping area
2 single dongas – air-conditioned, TV and
fridge
Shower and toilet facilities, Licensed restaurant,
meals available 6.00am – 8.30pm
Well behaved pets allowed
Landsborough Highway Kynuna QLD 4823
Phone: (07) 4746 8683 Fax: (07) 4746 8871
Julia Creek is an RV Friendly town and has a
designated free camping area alongside Julia
Creek itself. This area is located 1.3kms on
the eastern side of town. With picnic tables
provided, this is a great area to relax with some
cheese and wine, to watch the beautiful Julia
Creek sunsets. Please obtain a free permit from
the Julia Creek Visitor Information Centre – ‘At
the Creek’ before camping. Permits are valid
for 96 hours.
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Kynuna Roadhouse – Kynuna......................................................................................4746 8683
Blue Heeler Hotel – Kynuna.........................................................................................4746 8650
McKinlay Roadhouse – McKinlay................................................................................4746 8472
Emergency Services
EMERGENCY – Ambulance, Fire, Police................................................................................ 000
Julia Creek Ambulance – Hospital Lane...................................................................... 4746 7101
Julia Creek Fire Station – Burke Street........................................................................ 4746 7917
Julia Creek Police – Mathews Street.............................................................................4746 7120
Kynuna Police...............................................................................................................4746 8777
McKinlay Police...........................................................................................................4746 8420
Ergon Electricity.............................................................................................................13 10 46
State Emergency Service..............................................................................132 500 / 4746 7206
Service Station and Mechanical Repairs
BP Roadhouse – Burke Street........................................................................................ 4746 7178
Crawford & Co – Burke Street..................................................................................... 4746 7011
Felsie’s Mobile Workshop – Byrne Street..................................................................... 4746 7271
Marwill (Tyres) – Burke Street..................................................................................... 4746 7140
RACQ (Breakdown service)..............................................................................................13 11 11
McKinlay Roadhouse...................................................................................................4746 8472
Kynuna Roadhouse......................................................................................................4746 8683
Australia Post – Julia Creek – Burke Street.................................................................. 4746 7147
Booth Pastoral – Burke Street.......................................................................................4746 7666
Coleman’s Drapery/Hairdresser – Burke Street..........................................................4746 7228
Cooleebah Gifts (Pharmacy Depot - no scripts) – Burke Street ................................... 4746 7176
Crawford Painting Contractors – Burke Street............................................................4746 7468
Crawford Plumbing & Gas Fitting........................................................................ 0428 587 845
Elders – Burke Street.....................................................................................................4746 7188
Julia Creek Butchers – Burke Street ...............................................................Ph/Fax: 4746 7301
Julia Creek Hardware – Burke Street...........................................................................4746 7282
Julia Creek Kindergarten – Shaw Street...................................................................... 4746 7279
Julia Creek Library – Burke Street...............................................................................4746 7930
Julia Creek News – Burke Street..................................................................................4746 7322
Julia Creek State School – Burke Street...................................................................... 4746 4444
Lonsdale Building Contractors – Goldring Street....................................................... 4746 7467
Grocery Shops
Marwill Pty Ltd (Electrician) – Burke Street............................................................... 4746 7140
Godiers Friendly Grocer – Burke Street...................................................................... 4746 7201
Julia Creek Foodmart – Burke Street........................................................................... 4746 7193
McKinlay Library – Middleton Street...........................................................................4746 8848
Banking Services
Commonwealth Bank Agency (Post Office) – Burke Street.......................................…4746 7147
National Australia Bank Agency (Post Office) – Burke Street….................................. 4746 7147
Suncorp Bank – Burke Street.................................................................................................4746 7688
Medical Services
Julia Creek Doctor’s Surgery – Quarrell Street............................................................4746 7159
Julia Creek Hospital – Burke Street............................................................................ 4746 4000
McKinlay Bush Nursing Clinic – Wylde Street, McKinlay.......................................... 4746 8412
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Other Shops and Services
QCWA Hostel – Julia Creek – Burke Street..................................................................4746 7258
QCWA Hostel – McKinlay............................................................................................4746 8695
QCWA Hostel – Nelia................................................................................................... 4746 8614
Queensland Government Agency – Burke Street........................................................ 4746 7162
Ray White Rural – Shaw Street.................................................................................... 4746 7030
Phone Coverage
Julia Creek................................................................................................Telstra Next G network
Nelia, Kynuna, McKinlay....................................................................No mobile phone coverage
Churches
Dump Point
Anglican – Mathews Street............................................................................................4746 7258
Catholic Presbytery – Burke Street..............................................................................4746 7164
Uniting – Julia Street.....................................................................................................4746 7387
Julia Creek............................................................................................................Hickman Street
Meals
Julia Creek.............................................................Cnr Burke & Julia Street/Australia Post Office
BP Roadhouse – Burke Street........................................................................................ 4746 7178
Gannon’s Hotel/Motel – Burke Street........................................................................... 4746 7103
Julia Creek Hotel (Top Pub) – Goldring Street............................................................4746 7727
Showers
Laundromat
Julia Creek.............................................................................................................. BP Roadhouse
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Ca l l i n a n d s e e o u r e x t e n s i v e a n d v a r i e d l i n e s
Souvenirs
Lotto/Instant Casket
Travel Bookings
Newspapers/Magazines
Fiction/Non-Fiction
Paperbacks (esp. Aust Titles)
Julia Creek NEWS 42 Burke Street
www.juliacreeknews.COM
JULIA CREEK HOTEL
Julia Creek Villas
TOP SERVICE, TOP MEALS & TOP ACCOMMODATION
2 Burke St, Julia Creek Qld 4823
Ph: 07 4746 7468
Fax: 07 4746 7328
Mobile: 0427 474 674
TOP PUB
In fact, that’s what the locals call it - the Top Pub
Completely refurbished five years ago
This historic hotel has 13 rooms with ensuite
& air-conditioning
Lunch & evening meals are prepared by a fully
trained chef, 6 days a week, with something on
the menu for everyone including the kids
The bottle shop has great specials with a wide
selection of fine wines & spirits
The hotel is cool in
summer & warm in winter,
with no pokies so it’s a
family-friendly hotel.
There is always a cold
beer & a great meal
waiting for you.
33 GOLDRING STREET, JULIA CREEK QLD 4823
PHONE: 07 4746 7727
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MOnday-friday
8am to 5pm
SATurday-sunday
8.30am to 12noon
Fully Self-Contained Motel
Accommodation
- 20 Units
- 7 Family Units
- 1 Disabled Unit
- 12 Double Units
Plenty of parking space
Home away from home
JuLiA CreeK
FRIENDLY GROCER
43 Burke street
Come in and enjoy our country hospitality.
We have all your Grocery and Convenience supplies.
Fresh Milk, Bread, Fruit – Veg, Music and dVds for sale.
real Coffee – Fresh Juice, real Ham
and Chicken on our Sandwiches
For those of you keen on
our environment, come
in and chat with one of
Western Queensland’s
recognised Naturalists and
Photographers, stephen
Malone. His photography
is displayed in our shop.
Phone: (07) 47 467 201 Fax: (07) 47 467 316
stephen Malone Photography www.smalone.com.au
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Cooleebah Gifts
Felsie’s
Mobile
Workshop
We sell:
- Giftware
- Furniture
- Electrical Goods
- Over the counter pharmacy medication
ABN 55 698 498 129
42–44 Byrne Street, Julia Creek Qld 4823
NO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL
Vehicle Maintenance & Repairs
Air Conditioner Repairs & Service
Windscreen Fitting
Hydraulics Hoses & Fittings
Mobile Service
Since the historic Mrs Macs Pharmacy
Paint
Garden
Outdoor Living
Motor Stock/Batteries
Tools
Also fishing equipment/
home living
Gordon & Kathryn Fels
Mobile: 0427 467 271
Ph: 07 4746 7271
Fax: 07 4746 7616
Email: felsies@bigpond.com
Open Monday to Friday 8.00am – 5.00pm
Saturday 8.30am – 12noon
JULIA CREEK FOODMART
AJ & RJ Crawford
Painting Contractors
You won’t miss us right in the main street
Open 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday, 9am to 12noon Saturday
45 Burke Street, Julia Creek Qld 4823 Ph: 07 4746 7176
Proa Redclaw Farm
• Proa is a 17,000 acre grazing property running sheep and cattle, and Redclaw
since 1999, when owners Duncan and Judy Fysh started building above ground
ponds.
• Today they have 1.2 hectares of water area in 12 ponds filled by Artesian water,
some containing up to 16,000 Redclaw.
• Free self-drive tours including afternoon tea are available. Bookings are essential
and can be made ‘At the Creek’. Tours operate Monday – Friday, departing the
information centre at 1.00pm.
Burke Street, Julia Creek Qld 4823
Ph: 07 4746 7282
Proa is situated 75km via the road South East of Julia Creek on the open downs country
Duncan and Judy Fysh
“Proa” Nelia QLD 4816 Phone: 07 4746 8759 Fax: 07 4746 8566
Allyourpaintingneeds
• Hot Food
• Cold Drinks
• Hot Beverages
• Snacks
• Ice
• Fresh Produce
• Quality Meat
• Phone Credit
• Wide variety of
Groceries
• Garden Supplies
• Pool Supplies
OPEN 7 DAYS 6AM TO 6PM
Burke Street, Julia Creek Qld 4823
Ph: 07 4746 7193
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2 Burke St
Julia Creek Qld 4823
Ph: 07 4746 7468
Mobile: Andy – 0428 636 019
Rita – 0427 474 674
Scott & Michele
at the
Julia
Creek
Motel
Home Cooked Meals with a Comfor table,
Friendly Atmosphere
DIGITAL TV
BBQ
07 4746 7305
POOL
FREE INTERNET
Western side
Po Box 213 - 98 Burke St Julia Creek Qld 4823 of town
(Opp. B.P.)
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