Hughenden

The Comet Windmill on the Flinders Rivers

‘Digging up the Past’, painted by Joel Fergie & Travis Vinson on Alys St Water Tower

Fresh Water Crayfish at Hughenden Recreational Lake

Sculpted Metal Fish on the Flinders Eco Walk

Paddle boarding on Hughenden Recreational Lake

Wide-open spaces, slower paces and memorable places. Hughenden is the centre point for your outback adventure and it has plenty to offer visitors. Whether you’re looking to take a deep breath of the country air after a long haul drive and enjoy a cup of coffee while you figure out which adventure to embark on next. Or, simply want to base yourself at the centre of the experience and place to hang your hat between explorations. Hughenden has something for you.

Dinosaur lovers will need to meet “Hughie” our 7 metres long and 3.5 metres tall Muttaburrasaurus skeleton replica in the Flinders Discovery Centre Museum. Taking in the newly refurbished Brodie Street with its historical story walk and scattered artworks is a must. Step beneath the shade of the historic Coolabah Tree, which commemorates Australia’s early inland exploration and the two relief expeditions sent in search of the ill‑fated Burke and Wills party as they pushed through harsh and unfamiliar landscapes on what ultimately proved to be a futile and frustrating search. The whole town is steeped in both ancient and more recent history, offering travellers a true sense of awe—so make sure you take the time to absorb it all.

Enjoy a stroll along the diverse bioregions of the Flinders Shire at Eco Walk on Flinders. These ecosystems have been replicated along the northern banks of the Flinders River with over 1.5km of walking tracks. Along the pathway are species of flora and local artworks illustrating important events, and the myriad of the diversity of the Flinders Shire.

Discover the warmth of Hughenden, a true country town where every visitor is treated like a friend and welcomed into the heart of our rural community. Here, you’ll find genuine hospitality, open smiles, and a close‑knit spirit that makes you feel part of something special from the moment you arrive. From everyone in Hughenden, “Welcome to Hughenden — where open landscapes stretch to the horizon, big beautiful skies greet you at every turn, and the land that dinosaurs once roamed is the place we proudly call home today.”

The Hughenden Recreational Lake is a multi-use lake shared by boaters, water skiers, kayakers, rowers, swimmers and even walkers. We’re proud to share Hughenden Recreational Lake with visitors and locals alike — come and enjoy this much‑loved community space.

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