Queensland

Julia Creek Bathhouse

CommercialOpen year-roundFully accessible

Julia Creek Bathhouse turns Great Artesian Basin water into a private, bookable outback bathing experience at the Julia Creek Caravan Park. The bath houses are styled around rainwater tanks and boundary rider huts, with claw-foot tubs, sunset views, caravan park amenities, and a strong connection to McKinlay Shire's pastoral history.

Entry Fee

From $25 to $40 for Caravan Park guests, $40 to $70 for visitors (regular session)

Opening Hours

By session bookings; caravan park office 9am-5:30pm daily

Water Temperature

38–41°C

Water Type

Mineral

Facilities

6 Bath Houses (4 replica rainwater tanks, 2 luxury cabin huts)
Claw-foot baths
Viewing deck
Camping
Powered sites
Unpowered sites
Cabins
Camp kitchen
Amenities blocks
Showers
Toilets
Laundry
Dump point
Free Wi-Fi
Cruiser bikes
Bush dinners (seasonal)

Place Details

Aboriginal Land / Country: Wunumara Country
Cultural Significance: Named after local river systems, designed to look like historic outback water tanks.
Source Aquifer: Great Artesian Basin (bore depth >900m)
Discharge Rate: Pressure-driven deep bore flow
Heritage Status: None
Mineral Notes: Great Artesian Basin water extracted from bores over 900m deep, laced with sulphur, calcium and magnesium.