Julia Creek
At the Creek
McKinlay Shire is the Southern Gateway to the Gulf. The Shire covers 41,000 square kilometres with a population of approximately 1100. The main industries are beef cattle, mining and tourism.
The Shire includes the townships of Julia Creek and Nelia on the Flinders Highway and McKinlay and Kynuna on the Landsborough Highway. Our natural assets are our real attraction with lonely sunsets, incredible uninterrupted starry night skies and friendliness of the locals. Come and experience it for yourself!
The Duncan McIntyre Museum
Duncan McIntyre Museum is Located in Burke Street. See what pioneering life was really like from the wonderful collection of photographs, historical items and memorabilia on display.
Ask a Local
Julia Creek Visitor Information Centre
Burke Street
Julia Creek Qld 4823
Tel: (07) 4746 7690
Fax: (07) 4746 7005
Email: tourism@mckinlay.qld.gov.au
Website: www.atthecreek.com.au
At the Creek
Multi award winning Visitor Information Centre and major Tourist Attraction in Julia Creek. Come and experience what it is like to live, work and play in Julia Creek and McKinlay Shire told by the locals through outdoor audio stations and short films.
At the Creek features three restored railway fettlers cottages and the restored Queensland Police jail cells – now housing our 13 seat auditorium and dunnart display. The Julia Creek Dunnart is an endangered marsupial only found within a 100km radius of Julia Creek.
The Water Tower
Opened in 1971, the water tower is wine glass shaped and stands 30m. It has the capacity to hold 100,000 gallons of water and stands above one of Julia Creek's bores. A blue light illuminates the Water Tower at night creating a striking visual effect.