Barra Express

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

Camooweal, AU

31°C

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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

Regions you'll visit

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