Things to Do - McKinlay

Walkabout Creek Hotel
Originally known as the Federal Hotel and was built in 1900 and was licensed in 1901. The Walkabout Creek Hotel is now famous for being recognised as the pub in the Paul Hogan movie "Crocodile Dundee". The pub, together with other buildings in the town were featured in this iconic Australian film.

Queensland's Smallest Library
Located in Middleton Street, McKinlay, Queensland's smallest public library is open every Thursday 11am - 3pm. Large range of fiction and non fiction books. Internet access available.

BHP Billiton Cannington Mine
Located 87km south of McKinlay is BHP Billiton Cannington mine site - the world's largest and lowest cost single mine producer of both silver and lead. Opened in 1997, Cannington was the supplier of silver for the Olympic Games medals in Sydney in 2000 and again for the Beijing Olympics, 2008. More information on Cannington is available on the BHP Billiton website.

Maronan Station
Located north of McKinlay, try your luck at fossicking for garnets. Obtain a detailed map and directions from the Julia Creek Information Centre. 2 days maximum stay. No open fires.