FAQS
Emergency
You can reach the Julia Creek Police Station (07) 4744 1622,
the Julia Creek Medical Centre on (07) 4746 4080
and the Julia Creek Fire Station on (07) 4746 7518.
Medical
Prescriptions can be filled at the Julia Creek Pharmacy in the main street at Shop 1/ 45 Burke Street and can be contacted on (07) 4746 7073.
The pharmacy is open 9:30am – 5:00pm weekdays and 9:30am – 1:30pm on Saturdays.
Please phone the Julia Creek Medical Centre to make appointments (07) 4746 4080.
Telephone / Mobile / Internet
Yes – The Julia Creek Library and the Visitor Information Centre have access points.
Free Wi-Fi is available at the Julia Creek Visitor Information Centre and at the Julia Creek Caravan Park for guests.
Yes but only through the Telstra network, however Telstra Wholesale Mobile Network Providers (i.e. ALDI Mobile, Belong, Boost Mobile, Woolworths Everyday Mobile) do not have reliable service within the McKinlay Shire.. If you have a phone through another carrier, you can pick up a Telstra pre-paid Sim card from the Julia Creek Post Office on the corner of Burke and Julia Streets, or Julia Creek News at 42 Burke Street. For more information on the Telstra mobile network, go to https://www.telstra.com.au/mobile-phones/coverage-networks/our-coverage
The Country Code of Australia is +61 and the area code of Queensland is (07).
Food / Water
Julia Creek Foodmart, Godier’s Cafe & Marketplace, Julia Creek Roadhouse and the Drovers Dog Hotel.
Sit down meals are available from the Julia Creek Roadhouse, Drovers Dog Hotel and Corina’s Bakery/Café and Godier’s Cafe & Marketplace offer a takeway menu and drinks.
There are so many options around town! The Julia Creek Roadhouse, Godier’s Cafe & Marketplace, Foodmart, Corina’s Cafe & Bakery all sell coffees and snacks!
Yes the water being artesian, is safe and suitable for drinking. However, if you are reluctant to drink it, there are a number of different brands of bottled water available from a number of shops in town.
Other
Julia Creek Hardware – 48 Burke Street. They are open Monday to Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm & Saturday 8:30am – 12noon. There are Swap n Go bottles available at the Julia Creek Road House.
Marwill – 41 Burke Street, Julia Creek. Open Monday to Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm. For after hours call out service, please call: 0429 467 140.
Julia Creek Tyre Centre – Lot 37 Coyne Street, Julia Creek (next to Truck Pad). Open Monday to Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm. For after hours call out service, please call: 0499 107 296.
Yes they are:
SG Crawford & Co. – 60 to 64 Burke Street, Julia Creek. Phone: 4746 7011
Felsie’s Mobile Workshop – 44 Byrne Street, Julia Creek. Phone: 4746 7271
The Julia Creek Caravan Park allows dogs on all caravan/camping sites, but not permitted in twin-single-units or self contained cabins. No local motels are pet-friendly.
There are lots of options – self drive, bus, plane and rail. See below for the links to web sites or actual timetables.
PLEASE NOTE: Timetables are subject to change without notice so please check with the provider before making plans.
Julia Creek Caravan Park (machines are available to guests)
Julia Creek Laundromat at the side of the Post Office on Julia Street.
At the Julia Creek Swimming Pool located on Julia Street. You will need to check the seasonal opening hours on the Swimming Pool noticeboard.
Julia Creek Caravan Park (machines are available to guests)
Julia Creek Laundromat at the side of the Post Office on Julia Street.
