Kynuna
Town
Kynuna is a tiny outback town famous for inspiring Banjo Paterson to write his iconic tune, Waltzing Matilda. It is said that Samuel Hoffmeister, at the time of the Shearers' Strike, drank his last drink at the Blue Heeler Hotel and then killed himself at Combo waterhole (south of town). This story stirred Paterson to write the now famous ballad.
Visitor Information
Roadhouse, Matilda Hwy; (07) 4746 8683
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In Town
Blue Heeler Hotel: famous hotel with illuminated blue heeler statue on the roof. Kynuna Roadhouse: obtain a mudmap from the roadhouse to find the original Swagman's Billabong.
Nearby
Combo Waterhole Conservation Park The events described in Waltzing Matilda occurred in this park, which has waterholes lined with coolibahs. On the Diamantina River, the park is an important dry-weather wildlife refuge. See the Chinese-labour-constructed historic stone causeways from the 1880s or take the 40 min return waterhole walk. The turn-off to the park is 16 km E.McKinlay Although the town is tiny, its famous Walkabout Creek Hotel was originally known as McKinlay Hotel and is the local watering hole in the film Crocodile Dundee, which starred famed Australian larrikin Paul Hogan. 74 km NW.Swagman's Billabong: made famous in our national folk song; 2 km E.
Eco-friendly activities around town
Dinosaur Discovery Weeks 146 km
Go out on a real dinosaur dig in the heart of Australia’s dinosaur territory for a week with palaeontologists who will school you in everything you need to know. The Dinosaur Discovery Weeks, run by the Australian... Find out moreKronosaurus Korner, Richmond 158 km
This dinosaur museum in the heart of Australian dinosaur territory focuses on ancient native creatures. It has one of the country’s best preserved dinosaur skeletons.... Find out moreCampsites around town
Long Waterhole camping area 149 km
Self-sufficient campers can stay at this site, but be aware that there is no power, water or facilities. The camping area is reached from the Winton–Jundah Rd, about 2 km south of Winton. While you’re here,... Find out moreBough Shed Hole camping area 153 km
This campground is accessed via the Route of River Gums. Campers are encouraged not to tie ropes to trees or drape things over vegetation, and to set up camp away from animal nests and burrows. Bring self-sufficient... Find out moreOpalton fields camping area 204 km
The Opalton Field is one of the largest and most extensively worked opal deposits in Queensland. The camping area is about 110 km south of Jundah Rd; the turn-off is signposted 15 km south of Winton. Basic cabins are... Find out moreHunters Gorge Campground 247 km
The turn-off to this campground is 10 km along the Boulia/Springvale Rd from the Diamantina National Park HQ. A further 4 km along is the Mundewerra Waterhole, a channel of the Diamantina River. A pit toilet and... Find out moreDajarra Campground 249 km
This basic campground with amenities block including hot showers is on the Diamantina Developmental Rd at Dajarra, a small community 140 km south of Mount Isa. Bring in your own drinking water.... Find out moreCaravan parks around town
Matilda Country Tourist Park 146 km
Winton is a popular tourist town and visitor numbers peak during the cooler winter months. This tourist park has good amenities, basic facilities and is an ideal base from which to explore the area. The park is about 1... Find out moreRichmond Lakeview Caravan Park 158 km
This is a tidy park with good facilities, where every site is a drive-through site. The park is on the eastern approach to town overlooking Lake Fred Tritton. Bookings are required in peak periods.... Find out moreGilbert Park Tourist Village 174 km
This is a quality park located 2 km east of the town centre on the main highway. Relax in the pool and spa or enjoy a meal in the undercover barbecue area. There is a good range of facilities and the park adjoins a small... Find out moreAllan Terry Caravan Park 250 km
Around 1.5 km from the centre of Hughenden, this is a good, basic park adjoining the town swimming pool. Porcupine Gorge is nearby.... Find out moreRest areas around town
Combo Rest Area 17 km
145 km NW of Winton (R) or 18 km SE of Kynuna (L) Large open area just off the highway. Good facilities. GPS: S21 32.42 E142 04.60... Find out moreWild Duck Creek Rest Area 29 km
30 km NW of Kynuna (L) or 46 km SE of McKinlay (R) Large area just off the highway. GPS: S21 27.999 E141 40.018... Find out moreBendemeer Rest Area 65 km
93 km NW of Winton (R) or 70 km SE of Kynuna (L) Large open area adjacent to the highway. Good facilities. GPS: S21 45.313 E142 20.979... Find out moreMcKinlay Park Area 74 km
Middle of town Small parking area well off the highway in a side road near the police station. Good facilities. GPS: S21 16.424 E141 17.325... Find out moreJulia Creek Rest Area 104 km
East side of town Large area well off highway along the banks of Julia Creek. Limited shade. NOTE: No sign. GPS: S20 39.368 E141 45.449 ... Find out moreFullarton River Rest Area 119 km
46 km NW of McKinlay (L) or 62 km SE of Cloncurry (R) Large area adjacent to the highway. Good facilities. GPS: S21 01.270 E140 56.384... Find out moreMaxwelton Rest Area 123 km
49 km W of Richmond (R) or 100 km E of Julia Creek (L) Open area just off the highway. Good facilities. GPS: S20 43.397 E142 40.697... Find out moreOorindi Rest Area 134 km
71 km W of Julia Creek (L) or 66 km E of Cloncurry (R) Open area just off the highway. GPS: S20 38.502 E141 06.283... Find out moreRichmond Park Area 158 km
East side of town Large open area just off the highway at Lake Fred Tritton. Good facilities. GPS: S20 44.339 E143 08.916... Find out moreChinaman Creek Dam Park Area 178 km
3 km W of Cloncurry (L) or 118 km E of Mount Isa (R) Pleasant parking area well off the highway on the banks of the dam. Limited shade. NOTE: Access road unsealed. GPS: S20 42.887 E140 28.628... Find out moreMarathon Rest Area 189 km
67 km W of Hughenden (L) or 48 km E of Richmond (R) Open area just off the highway. GPS: S20 51.521 E143 34.151... Find out moreCrawford Creek Rest Area 189 km
131 km NW of Longreach (R) or 49 km SE of Winton (L) Large area adjacent to the highway. Good facilities. GPS: S22 33.456 E143 25.532... Find out moreWhat's on around town
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