& McKinlay Shire FREE VISITORS GUIDE QUEENSLAND OUTBACK

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1 & McKinlay Shire OUTBACK QUEENSLAND FREE VISITORS GUIDE

2 JULIA CREEK VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE Phone (07) Fax (07) facebook.com/ OVERLANDER S Three Ways TENNANT CREEK Way Barkly Homestead QLD/NT BORDER TO BOODJAMULLA (LAWN HILL) NATIONAL PARK Camooweal Mount Isa TO BOULIA 2

3 04 WELCOME TO MCKINLAY SHIRE 05 GETTING HERE 06 AT THE CREEK THINGS TO DO 10 JULIA CREEK DUNNART 11 GAB, FISHING & BIRD WATCHING JULIA CREEK TOWN MAP ANNUAL EVENTS ACCOMMODATION SERVICE & COMMUNITY DIRECTORY 24 QUEENSLAND MAP TO NORMANTON TO CROYDON Mingela TO PORCUPINE Homestead Cloncurry Julia Creek GORGE Charters Towers Nelia Hughenden Pentland Balfe s Creek Richmond Torrens Creek Prairie TO CLERMONT McKinlay Kynuna Matilda Highway Winton TO LONGREACH TO CAIRNS TO MUTTABURRA TOWNSVILLE 3

4 Welcome to the McKinlay Shire, heart of the Queensland Outback and Gateway to the Gulf of Carpentaria. McKinlay Shire comprises four towns in Julia Creek, Nelia, McKinlay and Kynuna. Julia Creek and Nelia are located on the Flinder s Highway (Overlander s Way). McKinlay and Kynuna are positioned on the Landsborough Highway. Kynuna and Julia Creek are connected by a fully sealed road. Julia Creek earned the tagline Gateway to the Gulf with the sealing of the road north to Normanton in the 1960s. McKinlay Shire has a population of around 1100 people and covers an area of 40,728 square kilometres. We hope you join us at one of our many events or unearth our unbridled, natural beauty during your travels. 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 in McKinlay Shire are no more than 200kms apart. 4

5 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 or visit ROAD Julia Creek and Nelia are situated on the Flinders Highway (Overlander s Way) between Townsville and Mount Isa. This is a sealed, double lane highway accessible to all vehicles during the dry season. Kynuna and McKinlay 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 to Kynuna Road (115kms) is now a fully sealed road. The Julia Creek to McKinlay Road (80kms) is a one lane, mostly unsealed road, impassable when wet. The Julia Creek to Burke & Wills Roadhouse (235kms) is a one lane, sealed road with passing opportunities. BUS Bus Queensland and Greyhound Coach Service stop in Julia Creek, McKinlay and Kynuna. Arrival and departure times vary and are subject to change. Check out and 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 for more information. 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. Obey road closure signs. Drive slowly on unsealed roads and take extra care loose surfaces are unpredictable. 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. 5

6 JULIA CREEK VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE Located on the main street of Julia Creek, At the Creek is an accredited Visitor Information Centre offering unparalleled local information, a great selection of travel brochures and a unique array of souvenirs that can only be found in Julia Creek. Staffed by friendly locals, At the Creek engages in many audio and visual displays housed in historic railway fettler cottages that focus on the themes of water, country and people. Beneath the Creek, the latest attraction at the centre, provides a hands-on interactive journey through many facets of life in the McKinlay Shire. Watch out for the wildlife! Visitors are able to view the live fat-tailed dunnarts being fed daily. At the Creek is located on the corner of Burke and Julia Streets and has free Wi-Fi. OPENING HOURS Monday to Friday 8.30am 5.00pm Saturday and Sunday 9.00am 12.00pm (during April September) 34 Burke St, Julia Creek QLD 4823 Ph: (07) Fax: (07) tourism@mckinlay.qld.gov.au 6

7 JULIA CREEK (POPULATION 500) BUSH DINNERS From April to September, be sure to attend the renowned Julia Creek Caravan Park Bush Dinners on Monday nights. For just $10, visitors can have a beautifully cooked meal and a chat with the locals and fellow tourists around a camp fire. Everyone welcome to attend. A free courtesy bus will pick up and drop off at the RV site. BIRD WATCHING ON THE NATURE TRAIL In the afternoon, a stroll along the nature trail usually rewards you with the sight and sound of wonderful bird life and other wild life. Bird lists can be obtained from the Visitor Information Centre. The circuit takes approximately 45 minutes to complete. JULIA CREEK HISTORICAL WALK Walk the 36 sign posted historical sites to discover and explore Julia Creek s proud and honest history. Obtain a map and brochure from the Visitor Information Centre. WATER TOWER At 30 metres tall, the wine glass shaped water tower is a landmark visible from up to 20km away. Opened in 1971, it has a 100,000 gallon capacity. A blue light illuminates the Water Tower at night creating a truly unique photo opportunity. Located on Burke Street. ENDLESS SKIES The afternoon sundown produces a magnificent array of colours over the Shire before breathtaking star gazing consumes the night sky. Grab a picnic rug, a cold drink and be mesmerised. DUNCAN MCINTYRE MUSEUM The Duncan McIntyre Museum, on Burke Street, is home to relics synonymous with the McKinlay Shire s past. On proud display is a railway carriage, a Willy s Jeep Truck, machinery, fossils from the Eromanga Sea, displays saluting the Shire s prevalent wool heritage and countless other relics. Entry is free. Open 9am 5pm daily. FREE CRUISER BIKES If you are staying at the Julia Creek Caravan Park or RV Site, jump on a Cruiser Bike and head up town to sample some of the local produce or take in our local sights. Best of all, they are free to use! WORLD WAR II BUNKERS The remains of a Directional Finding Installation are located near the cattle sale yards on the western side of town. This installation was one of a series which spread across Queensland and the Northern Territory. Their purpose was to assist pilots who may have travelled off course. The directional beams assisted pilots to get back on course. OPERA HOUSE Located in Julia Street, tucked in behind the Civic Centre, the Opera House is home to a historical photo gallery of the last 100 years in and around Julia Creek. The Opera House, opened on the same day as the Sydney Opera House, is open from Monday to Friday 9am 4.30pm. SPIRIT OF THE LIGHT HORSE SCULPTURE Standing proud at the Julia Creek RSL, Samson was created by artist, Sue Tilley, from a range of vintage metal objects collected locally. Together with the surrounding Light Horse Brigade silhouettes, they form a prominent tribute to the spirit of the ANZACs. JULIA CREEK SWIMMING POOL Located across the road from the Julia Creek Caravan Park, the pool is heated in Winter and is open year round. Check the notice board for seasonal opening hours. 7

8 MCKINLAY (Population 20) The McKinlay district was first discovered by Scottish born explorer, John McKinlay in 1861 during his travel from Adelaide to the Gulf of Carpentaria. McKinlay was established in 1888 as a staging post for the Cobb and Co. coaches and a gathering point for the graziers from surrounding properties. The bore on the edge of town was sunk in the 1900s to give a permanent water supply. McKinlay was the service centre for many of the surrounding stations. The McKinlay Shire Council offices were originally located in McKinlay until 1930, when they were moved to Julia Creek, which was serviced by the Great Northern Railway. Travel from Julia Creek to McKinlay is 100kms and via a predominantly unsealed road. QUEENSLAND S SMALLEST PUBLIC LIBRARY & TOURIST CENTRE Located in Middleton Street, McKinlay, Queensland s smallest public library is open from 10am 2pm weekdays (April to September) and Thursday 10am 2pm (September to March). The library houses a broad range of fiction and non-fiction books. There is also a selection of travel information on offer from a friendly McKinlay local. Behind the library is the Centenary Museum, featuring photos and relics plus WWI Honour Roll and Soldier Profiles. WALKABOUT CREEK HOTEL Originally known as the Federal Hotel, the pub was built in 1900 and licensed in 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. The pub is now home to Mick s truck and other film memorabilia. 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. CANNINGTON MINE Located 87kms south of McKinlay is 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, MARONAN STATION Located west of McKinlay, try your luck at fossicking for gemstones, particularly garnets. Maximum 3 day stay, no open fires. 8

9 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 6 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. MCKINLAY/JULIA CREEK/KYNUNA TRIANGLE Head south from Julia Creek on the fully sealed road to Kynuna. Take a trip out to the Combo Waterhole, check out the Blue Heeler Hotel and head west to McKinlay where you can stop in at the Visitor Centre/Library and the Walkabout Creek Hotel. Fuel up and head north towards Julia Creek on the predominantly unsealed Gidyea Bug Byway. NELIA (Population 10) Approximately 50kms on the eastern side of Julia Creek, Nelia is a small outback town just off the Flinders Highway. The Nelia Post Office celebrated its centenary in 2009, however is no longer operational. The CWA is still active in the community. The world s largest brolga sculptures and the Corella Outback Budget Stay make Nelia a great place to visit. KYNUNA (Population 20) Leaving Julia Creek and travelling south for 115kms on a fully 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 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 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. 9

10 Julia Creek is home to the endangered Julia Creek dunnart (Sminthopsis douglasi). This tiny brighteyed creature is an insect-eating marsupial, only found in the Mitchell grass downs of North West Queensland. With a body length of mm and a tail length of mm, 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 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 near endangered under the IUCN Red list of Threatened Fauna (2008) because of its restricted distribution and the lack of knowledge of its ecology and threatening processes. 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 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. LIVE DUNNART DISPLAY The Julia Creek Visitor Information Centre currently displays fat-tailed dunnarts (Sminthopsis crassicaudata). fat-tailed dunnarts, as their name suggests, are distinguished by their carrot-shaped tail where they store excess fat for times of food shortage. The feisty fat-tailed dunnarts are rotated between two off display enclosures and one display enclosure. 10

11 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. 11

12 TOWN OUTSKIRTS Cemetery LEGEND Mt Isa N Place of Intere Public Toilets Fuel Stop WWII Livestock Centre Richmond Bank Airport McIntyre Park JULIA CREEK Normanton: 363km Cemetery TALDORA ROAD OLD NORMANTON ROAD 4 Dump Point Telecommunications Tower HICKMAN STREET C Caravan Park SHAW STREET Swimming Pool Indoor Sports Tennis Centre Courts Skate Park F Cloncurry: 134km Livestock Centre / WWII Bunker: 5km Airport: 5km Truck Parking M F 3 ALLISON STREET 7 BYRNE STREET COYNE STREET Duncan McIntyre Museum BURKE STREET Fire Station GOLDRING STREET QUARRELL STREET Peter Post Dawes Office Park P 5 B Suncorp T Bank Medical Centre JULIA STREET Kev Bannah Oval CSA Building 6 Civic Centre STATE SCHOOL MATHEWS STREET COYNE STREE Anglican Church CHURCH LANE FLINDERS HIGH T 1 State Gov. Julia Creek RSL Precinct H Police P 8 Top Pub Station GOLDRING S 9 C JULIA CREEK - KYNUNA ROAD Kynuna: 115km McIntyre Park: 2km Railway Station McIntyre Park A B C D E F G H I J K L 12

13 T st Ambulance HOSPITAL LANE atholic Church WAY M TREET 3 T F B Caravan Park Motel Hotel Public Phone Nature Trail HOSPITAL Driver Reviver Lions Park T C M H P RV Friendly Camping Area Richmond: 144km M N O P Q At the Creek...(J11) 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 dunnarts, which are fed daily. Free Wi-Fi. 2 RV Friendly Camping Area... (O9) Julia Creek is an RV Friendly town and has a free camping area alongside the water s edge of Julia Creek. This area is suitable for self-sufficient RVs and caravans and is located 1.3kms on the eastern side of town. Picnic tables, bush cook camps and bins are provided. 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... (E11) 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. Blue lights create an impressive visual effect. 4 Nature Trail...(Start at L6) 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...(H11) Come in and swap a book for free at the local book exchange. Internet access available. 6 Opera House...(J10) Relive the history of Julia Creek through a large collection of photographs. Free entry. 7 Duncan McIntyre Museum... (F11) The Duncan McIntyre Museum is home to countless relics synonymous with the McKinlay Shire s past. Machinery, fossils from the Eromanga Sea and a display saluting the Shire s prevalent wool heritage and much more on display. Entry is free. 8 Julia Creek RSL...(K12) The Julia Creek RSL branch showcases the Spirit of the Lighthorse Sculpture and a display saluting McKinlay Shire s servicemen and women. 9 Father Bill Busuttin Community Centre...(M10) Air-conditioned small conference facility with kitchen and community centre. Julia Creek HACC and Community Nurse base. C Caravan Park Julia Creek Caravan Park... (J7) M Motel Julia Creek Motel...(C11) Julia Creek Villas...(M12) H Hotel Julia Creek Hotel (Top Pub)...(J12) Others Places of Interest Ambulance...(M10) Cemetery...(See inset) Churches: Anglican St Barnabas... (L10) Catholic... (M11) Civic Centre...(J11) Driver Reviver Stop...(N11) Fire Station...(G12) Hospital...(N11) Information Centre...(J11) Library... (H11) McIntyre Park... (see inset) Medical Centre... (H12) Police Station...(L12) Post Office... (I11) Railway Station...(J13) RV Friendly Camping Area (free)... (O9) Skate Park... (J8) State Government Precinct & Court House... (L11) Suncorp Bank... (I11) Swimming Pool... (J8) Tennis Courts / Indoor Sports Centre / Gym...(K8) Truck Parking...(C11) 13

14 January Australia Day Celebrations April Julia Creek Dirt n Dust Festival & Artesian Express Races May Julia Creek Campdraft June McKinlay Races June Saxby Round-Up (Rodeo, Campdraft & Gymkhana) July Julia Creek Turf Club Races August Town VS Country Rugby League Match August Julia Creek Turf Club Races August Sedan Dip Sports & Rec Weekend (Races, Rodeo, Campdraft & Gymkhana) September Cultural Capers October Julia Creek Western Riding Club Challenge November Julia Creek Turf Club Races JULIA CREEK DIRT N DUST FESTIVAL The largest event of the year is the multi-award winning Julia Creek Dirt n Dust Festival which offers three days of triathlon, horse races, professional bull ride, Australia s best butt competition, live concerts and novelty events. The event attracts 3,000 people. JULIA CREEK CAMPDRAFT Every May, horsemen from far and wide gather at the Julia Creek Campdraft to put their skills to the test in a riveting display of horsemanship. Catering, bar and entertainment. MCKINLAY RACES Experience the true colour of country racing at the McKinlay Races. Big prize money, Fashions on the Field, free camping, hot showers, entertainment, lucky gate prize, bar and catering facilities. SAXBY ROUND-UP Approximately 200kms north of Julia Creek at Martin s Waterhole, the Saxby Round-Up is an iconic bush event featuring campdrafting, rodeo, gymkhana and novelty events. Entertainment, bar, food and free camping. No power. SEDAN DIP From bush races to campdrafting to rodeo to gymkhana, Sedan Dip is a weekend in August that has it all. 100kms north of Julia Creek on the sealed Burke and Wills road, Sedan Dip offers food and bar facilities, free camping and entertainment. 14

15 JULIA CREEK TURF CLUB RACES Julia Creek Turf Club has 4 race meetings a year including the Artesian Express which is run in conjunction with the Julia Creek Dirt n Dust Festival. The Julia Creek Turf Club is located at McIntyre Park approximately 1km south of the Julia Creek town centre on the Kynuna Road. TOWN VS COUNTRY RUGBY LEAGUE MATCH The Town VS County Rugby League Match is an annual rugby league show down held in Julia Creek. The fiercely fought battle attracts large crowds and has even featured celebrity run-on appearances from big names such as Petero Civoniceva. Bar, catering and entertainment. CULTURAL CAPERS Local leatherwork, crochet, art, pottery, mosaics, baking, photography, painting and more are all celebrated at Cultural Capers. The entries are judged and open for viewing in the evening a night filled with performances from singers, musicians and dancers and enjoyed over a meal. You would be amazed at the hidden talent in our little community. JULIA CREEK WESTERN RIDING CLUB CHALLENGE Julia Creek Western Riding Club holds an annual event on the first weekend in October consisting of Stockman s Challenges, 2 handed Cutting, ATRA Day & Kids Challenges. Bar, catering and camping facilities available. OUTBACK QUEENSLAND EVENTURES outbackqueensland.com.au 15

16 JULIA CREEK MOTEL 19 comfortable air-conditioned rooms Off-street parking Room service and breakfast available Free Internet access available Kitchenette, swimming pool in pleasant surroundings Evening meals & packed lunches Free Wi-Fi for guests 98 Burke Street Julia Creek QLD 4823 Phone: (07) Fax: (07) 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 Free Wi-Fi for guests Old Normanton Road Julia Creek QLD 4823 Phone: (07) JULIA CREEK HOTEL/TOP PUB 15 air-conditioned rooms Meals available 6 days per week, EFTPOS Cnr Goldring & Julia Streets Julia Creek QLD 4823 Phone: (07) Fax: (07) 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) Fax: (07) Julia Creek is an RV Friendly town and has a designated free camping area alongside Julia Creek for self-contained RVs and caravans. 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. 16

17 CORELLA CREEK OUTBACK BUDGET COUNTRY STAY 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, abundant birdlife and star gazing Location 2kms off Flinders Highway, 50kms east of Julia Creek / 100kms west of Richmond 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) Fax: (07) Main Street Nelia QLD 4823 Phone: (07) 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) Fax: (07) WALKABOUT CREEK HOTEL/MOTEL/ CARAVAN PARK 14 air-conditioned single rooms with shared amenities 10 powered sites Landsborough Highway McKinlay QLD 4823 Phone: (07) Fax: (07)

18 EMERGENCY SERVICES EMERGENCY Ambulance, Fire, Police Julia Creek Ambulance Hospital Lane Julia Creek Fire Station Burke Street Julia Creek Police Mathews Street Kynuna Police McKinlay Police McKinlay Shire Council Ergon Electricity State Emergency Service / SERVICE STATION AND MECHANICAL REPAIRS BP Roadhouse Burke Street Crawford & Co Burke Street Felsie s Mobile Workshop Byrne Street Marwill (Tyres & Electrical) Burke Street RACQ (Breakdown service) McKinlay Roadhouse Kynuna Roadhouse GROCERY SHOPS Godiers Friendly Grocer Burke Street Julia Creek Foodmart Burke Street BANKING SERVICES Commonwealth Bank Agency (Post Office) Burke Street National Australia Bank Agency (Post Office) Burke Street Suncorp Bank Burke Street MEDICAL SERVICES Julia Creek Hospital Burke Street Julia Creek Doctor s Surgery Quarrell Street McKinlay Bush Nursing Clinic Wylde Street, McKinlay CHURCHES Anglican Mathews Street Catholic Presbytery Burke Street Uniting Julia Street MEALS BP Roadhouse Burke Street Julia Creek Hotel (Top Pub) Goldring Street Kynuna Roadhouse Kynuna Blue Heeler Hotel Kynuna McKinlay Roadhouse McKinlay

19 OTHER SHOPS AND SERVICES Australia Post Julia Creek Burke Street Booth Pastoral Burke Street Coleman s Drapery/Hairdresser Burke Street Cooleebah Gifts (Pharmacy Depot - no scripts) Burke Street Crawford Painting Contractors Burke Street Crawford Plumbing & Gas Fitting Elders Burke Street Julia Creek Butchers Burke Street... Ph/Fax: Julia Creek Hardware Burke Street Julia Creek Kindergarten Shaw Street Julia Creek Library Burke Street Julia Creek News Burke Street Julia Creek State School Burke Street Lonsdale Building Contractors Goldring Street Marwill Pty Ltd (Electrician) Burke Street McKinlay Library and Tourist Centre Middleton Street QCWA Hostel Julia Creek Burke Street QCWA Hostel McKinlay QCWA Hostel Nelia Queensland Government Agency Burke Street Raine and Horne Rural Shaw Street SNG Constructions PHONE COVERAGE Julia Creek...Telstra Next G network Nelia, Kynuna, McKinlay...No mobile phone coverage DUMP POINT Julia Creek...Hickman Street McKinlay... Truck Stop LAUNDROMAT Julia Creek... Cnr Burke & Julia Street/Australia Post Office SHOWERS Julia Creek...Julia Creek Roadhouse 19

20 Call in and see our extensive and varied lines Souvenirs Lotto/Instant Casket Travel Bookings Newspapers/Magazines Fiction/Non-Fiction Paperbacks (esp. Aust Titles) Julia Creek NEWS 42 Burke Street MOnday-friday 8am to 5pm SATurday-sunday 8.30am to 12noon JULIA CREEK HOTEL TOP PUB In fact, that s what the locals call it - the Top Pub TOP SERVICE, TOP MEALS & TOP ACCOMMODATION 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 Covered alfresco area and pool tables 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. Julia Creek Villas 2 Burke St, Julia Creek Qld 4823 Ph: Fax: Mobile: Fully Self-Contained Motel Accommodation - 20 Units - 7 Family Units - 1 Disabled Unit - 12 Double Units Plenty of parking space Home away from home 33 GOLDRING STREET, JULIA CREEK QLD 4823 PHONE:

21 OPEN 7 DAYS 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) Fax: (07) Stephen Malone Photography 21

22 Felsie s Mobile Workshop ABN 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 Gordon & Kathryn Fels Mobile: Ph: Fax: felsies@bigpond.com JULIA CREEK FOODMART 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 Burke Street, Julia Creek Qld 4823 Ph: Paint Garden Outdoor Living Motor Stock/Batteries Tools Re-fill gas bottles Hose fittings Camping gear, eskies & water bottles Also fishing equipment/home living Open Monday to Friday 8.00am 5.00pm Saturday 8.30am 12noon Burke Street, Julia Creek Qld 4823 Ph: AJ & RJ Crawford Painting Contractors All your painting needs 2 Burke St Julia Creek Qld 4823 Ph: Mobile: Andy Rita

23 Cooleebah Gifts We sell: - Giftware & Souvenirs - Furniture - Electrical Goods - Over the counter pharmacy medication Since the historic Mrs Macs Pharmacy 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: 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 6 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. 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: Fax: Scott & Michele at the Julia Creek Motel Home Cooked Meals with a Comfor table, Friendly Atmosphere Po Box Burke St Julia Creek Qld 4823 DIGITAL TV BBQ POOL FREE INTERNET Western side of town (Opp. B.P.) 23

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