HUGHENDEN
- rincan18
- Oct 22, 2024
- 3 min read
Updated: Jun 26
Hughenden is a 4-star accredited Queensland Tidy Town.
In 2017, Hughenden was awarded Queensland’s Tidiest Town title.
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History And Geography Facts
With a population of 1,151 (2011 census), Hughenden is a small town in the Shire of Flinders, Queensland. It was named after Hughenden Manor in Buckinghamshire, England, the home of former British Prime Minister Benjamin Bisraeli.
Hughenden is the main business centre for the shire which also encompasses the smaller communities of Prairie, Torrens Creek and Stamford.
Hughenden is situated on the banks of the Flinders River – Queensland’s longest river. Hughenden has direct road access to a number of major centres and tourist attractions within the region. The Flinders Highway runs through Hughenden connecting to Townsville (376km) in the east and Mount Isa (519km) in the west, with a southern sealed road access via the Dinosaur Way to Winton and Longreach. For those wanting to travel north there is the Kennedy Developmental Road, a gravel and bitumen sealed road to the Atherton Tablelands and Cairns.
The Flinders Shire is predominantly a grazing area, with some emerging irrigation pockets. North of the Flinders River is predominately red and black volcanic basalt country and to the south of Hughenden is black soil downs country with open natural grass lands.
Call into the Flinders Discovery Centre to find out more about this region and the extensive and diverse range of attractions in the area including national parks, gemfields, mountainous volcanic basalt country, sweeping black soil plains, rich fossil, dinosaur areas and the history arts and culture of the region.
Local Government Information
The Shire of Flinders is a local government area in north-western Queensland, Australia. It covers an area of 41,538.5 square kilometres, and has existed as a local government entity since 1882. The Shire, named for the Flinders River, is predominantly a grazing area with cattle in the north of the shire and mixed grazing to the south in the black soil area.
Attractions and Events
· Flinders Discovery Centre: The fossil displays are wonderfully arrayed for all to get that selfie with the dinosaur skeleton.
· Mount Walker Lookouts: Excellent views to the North South & West. BBQ facilities pristine with covered chairs and sink to clean up.
· Fox Helicopters: Fox Helicopters offers exclusive scenic flights over Porcupine Gorge and White Mountain National Park.
· Porcupine Gorge National Park: This picturesque gorge is a marvel in itself and is a must see when visiting the Flinders Shire area. There are view points from the top of the gorge, a swimming hole at the base, walking tracks at your leisure and plenty of flora and fauna to marvel at.
Accommodation And Dine in
Windmill Inn café - The Windmill Inn Cafe serves good country breakfasts -- fresh food and no fuss.
Golden Lab Espresso - St Ali coffee in the outback plus great homemade food and well made cup of tea. Tables and chairs in the shade and a passing parade of locals especially farmers heading into the Ag supply next door.
Cheng's Chinese Restaurant – Open for lunch and dinner prefect spot if your feeling like local Chinese food.
Great Western Hotel Hughenden – Great for an overnight stop to recharge.
Allan Terry Caravan Park – Pet friendly caravan park with the basics amenities to keep you going.
Royal Hotel Motel – Prefect for the pub atmosphere with the accommodation to match.
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