DESTINATION: Hughenden

This town lies on the banks of Queensland's longest river, the Flinders, 383km SW of Townsville. The town is located on the Flinders Hwy and significant fossil finds in the area have prompted the name 'Dinosaur Highway'.

Main Attractions

There are pleasant parks in the area good for picnicking, a swimming pool and a range of accommodation. The Dinosaur Display Centre, located at the rear of the information centre in Gray St, has a full size replica of Muttaburrasaurus langdoni, a pre-historic, bird-footed herbivorous dinosaur that once roamed the area.

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Nearby attractions

Porcupine Gorge NP, 63km north, with a diverse range of flora and fauna, offers camping, swimming and bird-watching in superb surrounds. Gemstone fossicking is a popular activity in Chudleigh Park, 138km north. The Cobb & Co Yards, at Prairie, 44km east, houses many historical relics.

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Region: Outback Queensland

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This is an area of diverse landscapes. Fossick for opals at Yowah, Cunnamulla and Quilpie, explore the universe's wonders at Charleville's Skywatch, seek out birdlife in saltwater and freshwater habitats and relax at the Great Artisan Spa in Mitchell. Central West and Matilda Country. Australia's most famous song, Waltzing Matilda, was written and first performed in this part of the Outback. more

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Grey St, Ph: (07) 4741 1021

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