Visit ‘Hughie’, the seven-metre Muttaburrasaurus and an impressive fossil collection at the Flinders Discovery Centre. While you are there, relive the glory days of sheep production and its subsequent demise in the ‘Shearing Straggler’ exhibit. A small entry fee applies.
Follow the windmill blades through the streets of Hughenden, exploring the Outback history and art features of the town. Meet ‘Mutt’, a full-bodied Muttaburrasaurus replica along the way.
Just outside Hughenden, Mount Walker rises out of the flat back soil plains, proving a great location for grazing across town and around the district. Further afield, Porcupine Gorge National Park is a spectacular gorge often referred to as Australia’s ‘Little Grand Canyon’. The first lookout gives you and indication of the depth and magnitude of the gorge and is a ‘must see’ for all visitors. Camping grounds are located at the Pyramid Lookout; campers should take their own water and be full self-sufficient. Contact Parks and Wildlife for permits.
The Basalt Byway is a scenic drive plotted through the picturesque volcanic basalt countryside, boasting excellent lookouts and an abundance of flora and fauna. For the four wheel driving enthusiasts, the Eromanga Sea Byway traces the edge of the prehistoric inland sea and is a fossil fossicker’s delight! Make the sandy crossing on the Flinders River Byway and reward yourself with a cold drink at the pub.
Hughenden is located half-way between Townsville and Mount Isa on the Flinders Highway, North West Queensland. Hughenden is situated on the banks of Queensland’s longest river, the Flinders. The town is located above the Great Artesian Basin.
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