Things to Do - Julia Creek



Duncan McIntyre Museum
Located in Burke Street. See what pioneering life was really like from the wonderful collection of photographs, historical items and memorabilia on display. Open 7 days

Opera House
Located in Julia Street, behind the Civic Centre. The Opera House is a historical photo gallery of the last 100 years in and around Julia Creek. Open Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Nature Trail
Located behind the caravan park. The circuit takes approximately 45mins to complete. An abundance of local birds and wildlife can be seen in the early morning and late afternoon. Obtain a bird list from the information centre.

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. Not only does it serve to provide good water pressure in the town, but also allows the water to cool. Artesian water is often too hot to use when it comes out of the ground, and most houses in Julia Creek have tanks to allow for cooling. A blue light illuminates the Water Tower at night creating a striking visual effect.

Julia Creek Historical Walk
Walk the 36 sign posted historical sites around Julia Creek Township. Obtain a map and brochure from the information centre.

World War 2 Bunkers
The remains of a Directional Finding Installation can be seen at the western edge of Julia Creek, near the airport. It consisted of two structures, the square remaining one which was the machinery shed. Another rounded structure housed high frequency directional finding equipment. This installation was one of a series which spread from South to North Queensland and across to the Northern Territory. Their purpose was to assist pilots who may have gone off course. The pilot can use his instruments to locate the directional beams from these installations and then get back on course.