Getting Here

McKinlay Shire, the heart of Outback Queensland and Gateway to the Gulf of Carpentaria, comprises four main townships,Julia Creek,Nelia,McKinlayandKynuna. Situated on theOverlander’s Way, Julia Creek is approximately 650 km west ofTownsvilleand 250 kilometres east of Mount Isa.

 

Julia Creek

 

By Road

Julia Creek and Nelia are situated on the Flinders Highway (Overlander’s Way) between Townsville and Mt Isa. It is approximately 650 km west of Townsville and 250 km east of Mount Isa. This is a sealed, double lane highway accessible to all vehicles during the dry season.

Kynuna and McKinlay are situated on the Landsborough Highway (Matilda Way) between Longreach and Cloncurry. This is a sealed, double lane highway accessible to all vehicles during the dry season.

 

  • Bus - Julia Creek is serviced by two bus companies – Greyhound .

 

 

By Air

  • Regional Express Airlines (REX) is the only commercial air service available in McKinlay Shire. REX offers regular flight services every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from Julia Creek to Townsville, Mount Isa, Hughenden and Richmond. 
  • Cloncurry Airport is an hour and a half drive from Julia Creek and offers regular QantasLink and Alliance Airlines flights to Townsville, Mount Isa, Cairns and Brisbane.

 

By Rail

Queensland Railoffer a twice weekly Inlander rail service between Townsville and Mount Isa. For more information visit Queensland Rail.

 

McKinlay

Nelia

Kynuna

Alternatively, you can visit the Julia Creek Visitor Information Centre on the corner of Burke and Julia Streets for assistance with your travel booking for any of our towns.

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