Attractions in Julia Creek

 Tour    Museum    Heritage site    Nature experience  Photo opportunity

 

'Beneath the Creek'  Photo opportunity

See the endangered, but feisty, Julia Creek Dunnart live in action! At 'Beneath the Creek' located on the corner of Burke & Julia Street!!
Address: 34 Burke Street   Phone : 0747467690   www.atthecreek.com.au


Opera House   Heritage site

The Julia Creek Opera House was opened at the exact same time as Sydney Opera House. It was renovated in 2007 as part of the Julia Creek Centenary celebrations. The building houses a historical photo gallery of photos over the past 100 years.
Address: Julia St   Phone : 07 4746 7690  


The Water Tower  Photo opportunity

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
Address: Burke St   Phone : 07 4746 7690  


Julia Creek Historical Walk  Nature experience

Obtain a map from the Visitor Information Centre. The walk takes in 36 signposted historical sites of Julia Creek.
Address:    Phone : 07 4746 7690  


Nature Trail  Nature experience

Nature Trail – a walk along Julia Creek. Starts behind the caravan park. The circuit takes approximately 60 mins. An abundance of local birds and wildlife can be seen in the early morning or late afternoon.
Address: Julia Creek   Phone : 07 4746 7690  


Proa Redclaw Farm  Nature experience

Proa Redclaw farm has 14 artesian ponds breeding redclaw crayfish. A free tour of the farm is available by appointment. Bookings can be made at the Visitor Information Centre. It is a self drive tour to the farm (80km south east of Julia Creek).
Address: Proa   Phone : 07 4746 8759  


World War 2 Bunkers   Heritage site

The remains of a Directional Finding Installation can be seen at the western edge of Julia Creek, near the sale yards. It consisted of two structures, the square remaining one which was the machinery shed.
Address: Flinders Highway   Phone : 07 4746 7690