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ABOUT Nelia
Nelia is a quaint little town approximately 50 kilometres east of Julia Creek on the Overlander’s Way. Here you will find the world’s largest brolga sculptures and an active QCWA branch that is a central meeting place for families living in the district.
Nelia is home to Corella Creek Country Farm Stay which offers a variety of accommodation options and outback experiences. Breathtaking sunsets abound in Nelia.
Part of the Flinder’s River, the Punchbowl Water hole is an excellent spot for fishing, swimming and picnicking. The road is not fully sealed between Nelia and the Punchbowl Waterhole.
Places to stay near Nelia
Julia Creek Motel
49 kmJulia Creek Motel is a welcoming, family-friendly motel that puts the best of the town right at your doorstep.
MoreGidgee Inn Motel
155 kmA unique, 4- star, rammed earth complex built in 1997 using Cloncurry’s rich red soils to create a warm and inviting ambiance.
MoreAyrshire Downs, near Winton
158 kmAyrshire Downs Caravan & Camping is a property steeped in Australian history.
MoreDiscovery Parks – Cloncurry
176 kmBurke and Wills found beauty in Cloncurry on their journey through in 1861; now, take your turn when you stay with Discovery Parks – Cloncurry.
MoreLeichhardt Hotel
177 kmLocated in North West Queensland, the Leichhardt Hotel Motel Cloncurry is an outback hotel motel, truly local and has been here for over 50 years.
MoreOasis Hotel Motel Cloncurry
178 kmEstablished in 1978, the Oasis Hotel is a Cloncurry fixture and a hub for the community to come together and enjoy each other’s company.
MoreCoppermine Creek Freedom Camp
179 kmCloncurry Shire Council’s Coppermine Creek Freedom Camp is an excellent low-cost, no-frills accommodation option for RV’s of all sizes.
MoreRest Easi Motel
206 kmThe Rest Easi Motel is located on Richmond Hill on the Western side of Hughenden. This quiet and spacious motel offers clean, well appointed accommodation.
MoreHughenden Allan Terry Caravan Park
207 kmAllan Terry Caravan is beautiful, spacious accommodation suited to the whole family.
MoreRoyal Hotel Resort Hughenden
207 kmStay at the Royal Hotel Resort on you next visit to Hughenden.
MoreHughenden RV Park
207 kmThere is free camping available at the Hughenden RV Park for fully self-contained vehicles.
MoreHughenden Habitats
208 kmWelcome to Hughenden Habitats, Hughenden’s newest accommodation facility – the perfect base to explore the beauty and history of Hughenden.
MoreGreat Western Hotel
208 kmExperience the true Australian hospitality in the heart of the Outback.
MoreOlive Grove
211 kmOlive Grove features a collection of relaxing spaces inspired by natural elements nestled in the heart of Winton Queensland.
MoreThings to see and do near Nelia
Julia Creek is an RV Friendly town and has a designated free camping area alongside the water’s edge of Julia Creek.
Julia Creek Free RV Park
35 km
Samson, the major sculpture was created by artist, Sue Tilley, from a range of vintage metal objects collected locally.
Spirit of the Light Horse Sculpture
49 km
The Julia Creek Opera House is home to a collection of local and regional photographs of the past life of the people of the region.
Julia Creek Opera House
49 km
Never taken part in a cattle muster? Now you can, at the Julia Creek Visitor Information Centre virtual reality (VR) cattle muster.
Virtual Reality Cattle Mustering
49 km
These bright coloured cruiser bikes are free to hire and can be used to travel into town on the fully sealed walking/riding track.
Cruiser Bikes
49 km
Set off on Julia Creek’s Historical Walk either as a short walk around the main area of town or the half day version.
Historical Walk
49 km
Beneath the Creek allows you to hear about these remarkable tiny creatures and to view them in a habitat similar to that in the wild.
Julia Creek Dunnart
49 km
The Centre offers a great selection of travel information brochures, maps and a range of souvenirs that can only be found in Julia Creek.
At the Creek Visitor Information Centre
49 km
Stretch your legs and enjoy Julia Creek’s sporting facilities… located opposite the Julia Creek Caravan Park and a short walk from the Free RV Park.
Julia Creek Sports Centre
49 km
Grab your friends and kids and pop down for an afternoon of fun and Mini Golf in Julia Creek!
Julia Creek Caravan Park Mini Golf
49 km
Stay fit while traveling or relax at Julia Creek Swimming Pool and Water Park. Enjoy laps, water slides, and family fun in this must-visit destination.
Julia Creek Swimming Pool and Water Park
49 km
For travelers, there are few things more relaxing than slipping into a luxurious Artesian Bath at the end of a long day driving.
Julia Creek Artesian Baths
49 kmWhile at Nelia why not try these Tours
Red Dirt Tours Pty Ltd
178 kmRed Dirt Tours is your Winton touring specialist and offers a number of tours to the spectacular natural and man-made attractions of the Winton region.
MoreElite Aviation Services Pty Ltd
179 kmBased in Winton, Queensland, Elite Aviation Services offers helicopter and plane scenic flights and charters over the spectacular landscape around Winton and the Diamantina River.
MoreCobbold Gorge Tours
213 kmDeep in the heart of the Gulf Savannah region of Far North Queensland is a hidden outback oasis – Cobbold Gorge.
MoreOutback Aussie Tours – Extended Tours
286 kmExplore Outback Queensland and beyond with Outback Aussie Tours, a multi-award winning touring company and Savannah Guides accredited operator.
MoreTalaroo Hot Springs Tours
297 kmIn the heart of the Gulf Savannah Way in outback Tropical North Queensland, Talaroo’s magical landscape is alive with the culture of the Ewamian people.
MoreNorth West Tours
303 kmNorth West Tours specialise in small group tours around Mount Isa and beyond.
MoreKerry D Charters
318 kmKerry D Fishing Charters is a family-owned and operated tour company based in Karumba, Queensland, offering unique and professional fishing experiences.
MoreNorthern Heli-Co
318 kmNorthern Heli-Co provides unforgettable scenic flights, heli fishing experiences, custom charter options and aerial photography throughout the Gulf of Carpentaria and Cape York areas.
MoreSheehan Events
335 kmSheehan Events is an Australian event management company specialising in premium outback events and bespoke air tours across regional Australia.
MoreGolden West Tours – Longreach
336 kmGolden West Tours specialises in boutique tours of the sights, sounds and history of Longreach, Ilfracombe and a day tour to Winton.
MoreOutback Pioneers
336 kmOutback Pioneers’ award-winning outback tours and experiences, based in Longreach, is all about holidays and experiences that bring the pioneer past to life.
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