Julia Creek & McKinlay Shire Visitor's Guide - 2021

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Kynuna

KYNUNA (POPULATION 20) Kynuna is located on the Landsborough Highway 165kms north west of Winton and 75kms south east of McKinlay. Kynuna is connected to Julia Creek via a fully sealed road. Kynuna is in the heart of Waltzing Matilda Country. Kynuna was established on the Diamantina River and was gazetted as a town in 1894. Within a few years, Kynuna had a substantial population (up to 700) and once had three bustling hotels.

KYNUNA ROADHOUSE CARAVAN PARK P (07) 4746 8683 Landsborough Highway, Kynuna QLD 4823 • Drive through caravan sites unpowered and powered • Large grassed camping area • Air-conditioned dongas • Shower and restroom facilities

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BLUE HEELER HOTEL P (07) 4746 8650 Landsborough Highway, Kynuna QLD 4823 Built in 1889 as the Kynuna Hotel, the Blue Heeler Hotel is the only hotel in Kynuna and is the only remaining building with an association with ‘Waltzing Matilda’. It is said that both the swagman and squatter had their last drinks at the hotel. Banjo Paterson also drank at the hotel. Come in for a cold beer and immerse yourself in the history. • Air-conditioned motel rooms and dongas • Powered and unpowered camping sites • Wi-Fi internet


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