Location of McKinlay
From
Julia Creek, 82.96kms SW (101kms, 1hr 17mins driving)
From
Cloncurry, 102.09kms SE (106kms, 1hr 12mins driving)
From
Middleton, 122.99kms N (202kms, 3hrs 22mins driving)
From
Richmond, 201.46kms W (249kms, 2hrs 58mins driving)
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Description of McKinlay
Located 104 kilometres south east of
Cloncurry,
McKinlay was named after the
McKinlay River which was discovered and named by the explorer John
McKinlay.
McKinlay had arrived in
New South Wales in 1836 and by 1861 had become such an adept bushman that he was chosen to lead the South Australian Burke Relief Expedition to
search for the missing Burke and Wills.
Like many of its counterparts along the track, this little town, established more than 100 years ago, was a staging post for Cobb & Co. coaches and a social gathering point for the graziers whose vast properties surround it.
McKinlay is home to the
Walkabout Creek Hotel, as was featured in the original Crocodile Dundee movie. It is a subtle combination of the outback and the sophisticated.
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Weather & Climate for McKinlay
Closest Weather Station
Toorak at 13:00 01 Nov
Distance from McKinlay 59.19km NE
| Temperature | Feels Like | Rel. Humidity | Dew Point | Pressure | Rainfall | Wind Direction | Wind Speed | Gusts |
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Latest Weather Observations Toorak% |
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Closest Climatic Station
Toorak Research Station
Distance from McKinlay 59.19km NE
| | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun |
Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Mean Max. °C |
36.9 | 36.1 | 35.4 | 33.4 |
29.1 | 26.2 | 26.1 | 28.6 |
32.6 | 36.0 | 38.1 | 38.7 |
| Mean Min. °C |
23.1 | 22.9 | 20.7 | 17.3 |
12.9 | 9.4 | 8.3 | 9.8 |
13.8 | 17.7 | 20.6 | 22.7 |
| Mean Rain mm |
117.0 | 99.0 | 61.0 | 18.3 |
15.8 | 10.4 | 8.2 | 4.0 |
4.7 | 14.4 | 28.9 | 60.4 |
What Others Say about McKinlay
Treks passing McKinlay
Matilda Highway
This is a great 2WD bitumen North-South route through central Queensland passing several places of historical significance and some great outback pubs.
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