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Julia Creek

Queensland, Australia

Julia Creek was the first white settlement in the Queensland north-west. It is located between Townsville (650 km) and Mt Isa (250 km) on the Overlander's Way.

Places to see and things to do

  • try spotting the local endangered species - the Julia Creek Dunnart
  • see the local history on display at the McIntyre Museum
  • have a drink in a historic pub around the town.
  • Stroll along Julia Creek Nature Trail, and you may spot a brolga or kangaroo.
  • take a swim in punchbowl waterhole, 45 km away.

Julia Creek
Julia Creek

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