A delayed Dirt n Dust festival just means more time to plan your road trip through Outback Queensland to make the most of your Dirt n Dust 2025 adventure! Here are our top tips for planning your trip:
While you’re in town…
Make the most of your trip out to Dirt n Dust Festival and spend some time exploring everything Julia Creek has to offer! There is something for all the family in Julia Creek, from feeding Donald & Duncan the Dunnarts to hitting the water slide, visiting the opera house to creekside cycle rides.Make sure to check out the Visitor Info page on our website that has all the details on how to get here, where to stay, and what to see and do!
How to get to Julia Creek…
However you like to travel, there’s a way to get to here:
ROAD TRIPPING
Julia Creek is situated on the Overlander’s Way (Flinders’ Highway) 650km west of Townsville and 250km east of Mount Isa. Making your own way to the festival, see our self drive itineraries to Julia Creek here.
TAKING A PLANE
Public air services with Rex Airlines operate three days per week between Julia Creek and Mount Isa and Julia Creek and Townsville.
Flights can be booked through the Rex Airlines website.
CATCH THE COACH
For the ultimate Dirt & Dust experience, check out the Destination Guide for Julia Creek and timetable with Greyhound Australia. The bus stops are centrally located in Julia Creek.
JUMP ON A TRAIN
The Inlander operates between the popular tourist destination of Townsville and the mining centre of Mount Isa and stops in Julia Creek.
For timetables or to book rail tickets see the Queensland Rail Inlander. The Julia Creek train station is located within walking distance of the Julia Creek town centre.
Compete to WIN cash prizes…
Get involved in the action of the South32 Adventure Run and compete to WIN great cash prizes!
You’ll need to register online ahead of time to compete to WIN up to $225, with cash prizes for first, second, and third place getters in each race.
Dusty Kids: 1st place – $90, 2nd place – $60, 3rd place – $30
5km Kids: 1st place – $135, 2nd place – $90, 3rd place – $45
5km Adults: 1st place – $180, 2nd place – $120, 3rd place – $60
10Km: 1st place – $180, 2nd place – $120, 3rd place – $60
15Km: 1st place – $225, 2nd place – $150, 3rd place – $75