Julia Creek Visitor Information Centre
Julia Creek Visitor Information Centre
Julia Creek Visitor Information Centre
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8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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Tourist Visitor Information & Interpretive Centre providing information on almost everything and part of the Dunnart Re-establishment Program, home to 2 cute and cheeky Dunnarts called Duncan and Donald. There’s enough to keep you here for at least a week, with ‘Beneath The Creek’, Samson the steel Light Horse Statue beside the RSL building, the spectacular night light of the wineglass Water Tower, Artesian Bath Houses, Chill Out Deck, the public 25m swimming pool, the Opera House, Historical Walk, Duncan McIntyre Historic Museum, HF/DF Station Ruins, Bush Dinners, Paddock to Plate Events, Dirt ’n’ Dust Festival (April), the Windmill, Nature Walk, Birdlife along the creek and of course our favourite little Dunnarts. There is also the new water park at the swimming pool, great skating rink, playgrounds and plenty of sporting activities to take part in for kids and young at heart…..oh and Free use of bicycles.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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Hunnybee
Townsville, Australia529 contributions
Dec 2019
THIRD time I've been to Julia creek to see the Dunnart and the third time i've been fed some BS excuse as to why it isn't there. This time the excuse was that the Dunnart was "ON HOLIDAYS BECAUSE IT'S TOO HOT" But they wouldn't tell me where so I could go there too. I won't be back!
Written 11 January 2020
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Hi TrippyBee20,
We are sorry to hear of your experience. At the time if your visit, the dunnarts were actually most unwell and subsequently died (from old age). Something that is very stressful for our team who get quite attached to them over their 3 to 4 years with us - by the way they live to 18 months in the wild. Sorry no BS there - just some very sad handlers. You will be pleased to know that we have since obtained two more dunnarts from our awesome partners at the University of Queensland and it's business as usual if you would care to give us another chance.
Thanks, Georgia
Written 29 January 2020
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Mez103
Gold Coast, Australia310 contributions
Aug 2020 • Couples
Fantastic new facilities which was very informative. The layout is great with air conditioned rooms where you can sit and watch videos of various aspects and activities around Julia Creek. The bathroom facilities, wifi, feeding the dunnarts (must book), the lovely lady in the centre ‘Michelle’ was very knowledgeable and helpful for activities and accomodation at Julia creek and surrounding towns. The first patch of green grass we had seen in days in the centre which was nice to sit in.
Written 3 September 2020
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Susan P
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Apr 2022 • Family
Loved the Dunart display and feeding. Easy to watch short videos gave a great insight to the area. Recomend this to anyone with children or an interest in our native animals. Very friendly and helpful staff.
Written 20 April 2022
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Melissa Foord
Australia680 contributions
May 2022 • Couples
Stopped in for info on the roads and weather to charters towers. The surrounding area of the info building is lovely from the Banjo Patterson fountain to the leaf seating and nearby theatre presentation of local history. See the Dunnart!!
Written 13 May 2022
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1TraveltheWorld
Alice Springs, Australia12,208 contributions
Sept 2014 • Couples
Julia Creek is a pretty little town located 137km East of Cloncurry, heading along the Flinders Highway towards Richmond and the "Dinosaur Triangle."
We stop at all visitor centres along our travels as the staff are always friendly and provide great information on things to do, see and where to eat.
You must stop and see the "beneath the creek" attraction and view the nocturnal house with the iconic little Dunnart that lives here.
There is also a nice little museum and shop.
We stop at all visitor centres along our travels as the staff are always friendly and provide great information on things to do, see and where to eat.
You must stop and see the "beneath the creek" attraction and view the nocturnal house with the iconic little Dunnart that lives here.
There is also a nice little museum and shop.
Written 29 September 2014
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Judi K
Little Fort, Canada936 contributions
May 2015 • Solo
Just down the road you will find the Duncan McIntyre Museum. - nice display of local history, old machinery and I LOVE the rocks - Moon Rocks. So interesting. Friendly staff willing to answer any questions about the area
Written 28 May 2015
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Robert W
Ascot, UK174 contributions
Sept 2013 • Couples
This visitor centre is very well presented.
A good mix of Artefacts, Photo's & 'The Julia Creek Dunnart'. He is fed at 10a.m. most days, well worth spending 20 minutes watching him in action.
The staff were very friendly & informative.
A good mix of Artefacts, Photo's & 'The Julia Creek Dunnart'. He is fed at 10a.m. most days, well worth spending 20 minutes watching him in action.
The staff were very friendly & informative.
Written 22 October 2013
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troopy
Melbourne, Australia27 contributions
Aug 2019 • Couples
One of the friendliest centres we have visited. Nothing was too much trouble. We enjoyed a virtual reality experience of helicopter mustering, and were fascinated by the feeding of the Dunnart, a tiny mouse-like marsupial found in the area. Definitely a place to visit.
Written 23 August 2019
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Dabsy2018
Canberra, Australia88 contributions
June 2018 • Couples
A very friendly and informative Information Centre, they knew the town inside out; the 'feel' is that a very friendly community👍🏼🥇👏🏻! We were given guidance and directions on every key point in the town. The Centre had free WiFi hot spots and audio and video information.
They have done a brilliant job promoting this little town on 'the black soil plains' with the 'gift of the GAB' (Great Artesian Basin).
They have done a brilliant job promoting this little town on 'the black soil plains' with the 'gift of the GAB' (Great Artesian Basin).
Written 8 June 2018
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Mike C
Horsham, Australia499 contributions
June 2018 • Couples
We were greeted warmly and told the Dunnart feeding was minutes away. While waiting we viewed a DVD in the small auditorium. This is an excellent centre and a gem in this small town
Written 5 June 2018
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