McKinlay Tourist Information Centre

Name: McKinlay Tourist Information Point (Community Information Centre)
Address: Adjacent to Walkabout Creek Hotel, Middleton Street, McKinlay QLD 4823
Phone: (07) 4746 8424 (Walkabout Creek Hotel – general enquiries)
Opening Hours: Generally open daily; hours vary seasonally
Rating: 4.6 from 500+ reviews (Google – Walkabout Creek Hotel & township precinct)
Type: Local visitor information point / community tourism hub

The McKinlay information point provides maps, brochures, heritage interpretation, and local touring guidance for travellers exploring McKinlay, Kynuna, Julia Creek, and the broader McKinlay Shire.

What Area It Caters For

The McKinlay Tourist Information Point supports visitors across the McKinlay Shire, a region known for its outback hospitality, pastoral landscapes, and iconic Australian film history.

1. McKinlay Township (Primary Hub) Walkabout Creek Hotel (Crocodile Dundee fame), historic buildings, rural landscapes, and local touring services.
2. Kynuna Blue Heeler Hotel, Combo Waterhole (linked to Waltzing Matilda), heritage interpretation, and outback scenery.
3. Julia Creek Julia Creek Visitor Information Centre, Dunnart display, artesian baths, and regional touring services.
4. Cloncurry & Mount Isa Connections Access to major regional centres, mining heritage, museums, and retail services.
5. Winton & the Waltzing Matilda Centre Australia’s premier Waltzing Matilda interpretive museum, plus access to the Dinosaur Trail.
6. Channel Country & Gulf Links Touring routes connecting McKinlay to Normanton, Karumba, and the Gulf Savannah.
7. Regional Touring Routes
   • Matilda Way (Cunnamulla to Karumba)
   • Overlanders Way
   • McKinlay–Kynuna–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 Walkabout Creek Hotel and Crocodile Dundee history
• Accommodation and dining recommendations
• Event information (Julia Creek Dirt n Dust Festival, rodeos, 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 McKinlay Tourist Information Point, located beside the Walkabout Creek Hotel, serves as the local tourism hub for McKinlay and the wider McKinlay Shire. It supports travellers exploring McKinlay, Kynuna, Combo Waterhole, Julia Creek, Cloncurry, Mount Isa, 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 character‑rich and film‑famous outback communities.