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Barra Express

355km
Spend more time fishing and less time driving by hopping on ‘The Barra Express’, the fastest fully-sealed inland route to the Gulf of Carpentaria.
  • ROAD CONDITION: Sealed
  • BEST MONTHS TO TRAVEL: March to November
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Road condition
Sealed
Best months to travel
March to November
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Camooweal, AU
temperature icon 29°C
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  • Kynuna117km to Julia Creek
  • Julia Creek238km to Burke & Wills Junction
  • Burke & Wills JunctionDestination
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Key Attractions along Barra Express

Things to do along Barra Express

  • Experience Waltzing Matilda country at Kynuna
  • Visit the Waltzing Matilda waterhole – Cumbo Waterhole, 160km southeast of Kynuna
  • Grab a cold drink at the famous Blue Heeler Hotel at Kynuna
  • Whiz down the waterslides at the Julia Creek Swimming Pool
  • Indulge in artesian baths at Julia Creek
  • Feast at a Bush Dinner at the Julia Creek Caravan Park
  • Stop in at “At the Creek”, the award-winning Julia Creek visitors centre
  • Take a virtual helicopter muster at the Julia Creek visitors centre
  • Meet authentic outback truckers at the Burke and Wills Roadhouse
  • Head further north to Adels Grove and Boodjamulla (Lawn Hill) National Park

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