| At a Glance | |
|---|---|
| Location | Julia Creek, Queensland |
| Pet Friendly | Check Camps App for details |
| Campfires | Check Camps App for details |
| Facilities | Artesian baths, pool, waterslides, visitor centre |
| Vehicle Access | RV Friendly Town |
| In Camps App | Yes – See full details |
East of Cloncurry on the Overlander’s Way, Julia Creek have made tourism their business, an RV Friendly Town that welcomes travellers, offering fun ‘bucket-list’ activities for all. It was the combination of a soak in hot springs and seeing a little native marsupial that made sure this location was a stopover night.
Book to see the dunnart feeding at the visitor centre, daily at 10am and 2pm (weekdays only from November to March). I didn’t know what a dunnart was – but this rare little critter, and the promise of an artesian bath, kept us here overnight.
That’s not all this award-winning visitor centre, called “At the Creek”, offers.
We wandered around the beautiful courtyard, with inscriptions and artwork, as well as little cottages filled with fascinating stories of locals and their history.
The artesian baths were a thrill, more so because they were closed due to COVID, and I discovered that they reopened the day before our arrival. Visit the Caravan Park for this experience and a private bathhouse to ‘take the waters’. Take your pick between the new bathhouses…
…or the older style bath houses, like this…
I highly recommend their cheese platter (an optional extra) and BYO beverages for a relaxing soak, gazing at the sunset.
We stocked up on groceries, enjoyed a meal at the pub (there are two supermarkets), I also indulged in other retail therapy in the couple of shops available.
We made time for the pool. Staying at the caravan park, meant it was free!
The waterslides were a fun way to spend time with our youngest.
Julia Creek has two pubs as well, both an easy walk from the Caravan Park – and not so far from the RV Stop.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time can I see the dunnart feeding at Julia Creek?
Dunnart feeding sessions are held daily at 10am and 2pm at the ‘At the Creek’ visitor centre. Note that from November to March, these sessions are only available on weekdays.
Where can I experience the artesian baths in Julia Creek?
The artesian baths are located at the Caravan Park, where you can book a private bathhouse. You have a choice between new bathhouses or older style bath houses for your hot springs experience.
Can I bring food and drinks to the artesian baths?
Yes, you can BYO beverages. The caravan park also offers an optional cheese platter as an extra, which is highly recommended for a relaxing soak while watching the sunset.
What facilities are available at Julia Creek Caravan Park?
The caravan park offers a pool with waterslides that’s free for guests, plus access to the private artesian bathhouses. It’s also within easy walking distance to both pubs in town.
What is there to see at the ‘At the Creek’ visitor centre?
The award-winning visitor centre features a beautiful courtyard with inscriptions and artwork, plus little cottages filled with fascinating stories of locals and their history. You can also book the dunnart feeding experience here.
What shopping and dining options are available in Julia Creek?
Julia Creek has two supermarkets for stocking up on groceries, two pubs for meals, and a couple of retail shops. The pubs are an easy walk from the Caravan Park.
Is there a cost to use the pool at Julia Creek?
If you’re staying at the caravan park, the pool and waterslides are free to use for guests.
Is Julia Creek suitable for RVs and caravans?
Yes, Julia Creek is an RV Friendly Town that welcomes travellers. There’s both a Caravan Park and an RV Stop available. Check the Camps App for current details on facilities and access.
