Kynuna Tourist Information Centre

Name: Kynuna Tourist Information Point (Kynuna Roadhouse & Community Info Area)
Address: Kynuna Roadhouse, Matilda Highway, Kynuna QLD 4823
Phone: (07) 4746 8650 (Kynuna Roadhouse)
Opening Hours: Generally open daily; hours vary seasonally
Rating: 4.5 from 300+ reviews (Google – Kynuna Roadhouse & township)
Type: Local visitor information point / roadhouse precinct

The Kynuna Roadhouse acts as the de facto tourism centre, offering maps, brochures, and local knowledge for travellers exploring Kynuna, Combo Waterhole, and the McKinlay Shire.

What Area It Caters For

The Kynuna Tourist Information Point supports visitors across the McKinlay Shire and the Matilda Way, focusing on heritage tourism, outback landscapes, and iconic Australian folklore.

1. Kynuna Township (Primary Hub) Blue Heeler Hotel, historic outback streetscape, local accommodation, dining, and touring services.
2. Combo Waterhole Famous site linked to Waltzing Matilda; walking tracks, interpretive signage, birdlife, and outback scenery.
3. McKinlay Township Walkabout Creek Hotel (made famous by Crocodile Dundee), heritage buildings, and rural touring loops.
4. Julia Creek Julia Creek Visitor Information Centre, Dunnart display, artesian baths, and regional touring services.
5. Cloncurry & Mount Isa Connections Access to major regional centres, mining heritage, museums, and retail services.
6. Winton & the Waltzing Matilda Centre Australia’s premier Waltzing Matilda interpretive museum, plus access to the Dinosaur Trail.
7. Channel Country & Gulf Links Touring routes connecting Kynuna to Normanton, Karumba, and the Gulf Savannah.
8. Regional Touring Routes
   • Matilda Way (Cunnamulla to Karumba)
   • Overlanders Way
   • Kynuna–McKinlay–Julia Creek heritage loop
   • Combo Waterhole circuit
   • Gulf Savannah touring routes

Services Provided

• Local and regional maps
• Brochures for attractions across McKinlay Shire and Matilda Way
• Heritage interpretation for Waltzing Matilda and Combo Waterhole
• Accommodation and dining recommendations
• Event information (Kynuna Rodeo, Julia Creek Dirt n Dust Festival, local shows)
• Souvenirs and local crafts (when stocked)
• Guidance for scenic drives, heritage sites, and outback touring
• Visitor support for road conditions, travel planning, and outback safety

Summary

The Kynuna Tourist Information Point, located at the Kynuna Roadhouse, serves as the local tourism hub for Kynuna and the wider McKinlay Shire. It supports travellers exploring Kynuna, Combo Waterhole, McKinlay, Julia Creek, Cloncurry, Winton, and the Matilda Way. With its regional maps, heritage interpretation, and essential touring guidance, it provides a valuable starting point for discovering one of Queensland’s most historically rich and folklore‑connected outback regions.