Julia Creek Tourist Information Centre

Name: Julia Creek Visitor Information Centre (Julia Creek Opera House)
Address: Julia Creek Opera House, Julia Street, Julia Creek QLD 4823
Phone: (07) 4746 7690 (McKinlay Shire Council – Visitor Information)
Opening Hours: Typically 9:00 am – 4:00 pm; seasonal variations apply
Rating: 4.8 from 250+ reviews (Google – Julia Creek VIC & Opera House precinct)
Type: Visitor information centre / heritage precinct

The centre provides maps, brochures, regional touring guidance, and access to the Julia Creek Dunnart interpretive experience, one of the region’s signature wildlife attractions.

What Area It Caters For

The Julia Creek Visitor Information Centre supports visitors across the McKinlay Shire and the north‑west Queensland outback, including pastoral country, river systems, heritage towns, and major touring routes.

1. Julia Creek Township (Primary Hub) Julia Creek Dunnart display, Julia Creek Opera House, artesian baths at the RV park, local accommodation, dining, and outback touring services.
2. McKinlay Township Walkabout Creek Hotel (made famous by Crocodile Dundee), heritage buildings, and rural touring loops.
3. Kynuna Blue Heeler Hotel, Combo Waterhole (linked to Waltzing Matilda), and historic outback landscapes.
4. Cloncurry & Mount Isa Connections Access to major regional centres, mining heritage, museums, and retail services.
5. Richmond & Hughenden (Dinosaur Trail) Kronosaurus Korner, Flinders Discovery Centre, fossil sites, and palaeontological touring routes.
6. Channel Country & Gulf Links Touring routes connecting Julia Creek to Normanton, Karumba, and the Gulf Savannah.
7. Regional Touring Routes
   • Overlanders Way (Townsville to Tennant Creek)
   • Matilda Way
   • Julia Creek–Cloncurry–Mount Isa circuit
   • McKinlay–Kynuna heritage loop
   • Gulf Savannah touring routes

Services Provided

• Local and regional maps
• Brochures for attractions across McKinlay Shire and north‑west Queensland
• Julia Creek Dunnart interpretive experience
• Accommodation and dining recommendations
• Event information (Julia Creek Dirt n Dust Festival, rodeos, local shows)
• Souvenirs, local crafts, and regional products
• Guidance for scenic drives, heritage sites, and outback touring
• Visitor support for road conditions, travel planning, and outback safety

Summary

The Julia Creek Visitor Information Centre, located within the Julia Creek Opera House precinct, is the central tourism hub for Julia Creek and the wider McKinlay Shire. It supports travellers exploring Julia Creek, McKinlay, Kynuna, Cloncurry, Mount Isa, and the Dinosaur Trail region. With its Dunnart display, regional maps, and expert touring guidance, it provides an essential starting point for discovering one of Queensland’s most character‑rich and welcoming outback communities.