TOWN ACCESSIBILITY MAP
Hughenden is committed to ensuring that everyone can enjoy all that the town has to offer.
This accessibility map aims to provide comprehensive information about the various locations in Hughenden that are accessible to people with disabilities. Whether you’re looking for accessible accommodation, dining options, attractions, or transportation, this map will help you plan your visit with ease.
ACCESSIBLE AREAS AROUND TOWN
ACCESSIBLE ATTRACTIONS
1 Flinders Discovery Centre
Phone: (07) 4741 2970
Address: 37 Gray Street, Hughenden QLD
The Flinders Discovery Centre is the local visitor information centre as well as museum. The museum has an audio guide and contains local fossils, a life size replica of Muttaburrasarus, local history, shearing display and interactive children’s activities. The centre can easily be navigated with a mobility scooter of wheelchair accessible toilets and dogs are allowed.
Porcupine Gorge Lookout
Located 60km north of Hughenden, Porcupine Gorge Lookout offers impressive views of this canyon. There is a walkway from the carpark to the lookout which is approximately 25meters from the parking bay.
Mount Walker
Mt Walker is a 15min drive from Hughenden and is a large tabletop mountain that offers 360 degree views of the region. There are six lookouts, free BBQs and undercover picnic shelters and accessible toilets. ( will need to have an arrow on map showing direction to drive on town map which is the southern exit road) You may also be able to add this to the larger scale map to indicate it’s location.
Tourist Drives
See map for locations
ART TRAIL: SCULPTURES & MURALS
Hughenden has a number of murals and sculptures around town that can be accessed by driving to the letters indicated below.
Q Ammonite Sculpture
Large wall sculpture depicting the Muttaburrasaurus, made from junk metal scavenged from local property dumps.
R Darby the Dinosaur
A representation of an Ammonite fossil made from windmill parts.
S Prehistoric Park
Come and meet “Mutt” a life size replica of a Muttaburrasaurus along with his
friends Leanneosaur and Pterosaur created by some talented metal artists.
T Rainbow Serpent Sculpture
Learn the Yirendali story of Moonda Nurra and the legacy of her presence on the ancient landscape.
U Flinders Fish
Hundreds of washers to were joined to complete the fishes scales and adjoined to sculptured steel.
V Serenity in the Outback
Amenities block mural
W Lazy Sundays
Water tank mural
X Crazy Characters
(Community Art Project) Amenities block mural
Y Transport theme from ‘Go to Whoa’
Amenities block mural
Z Child’s Play
Water tank mural
ACCESSIBLE HISTORICAL SITES
24 Federation Rotunda
Made from 20’ (6m) windmills brought in from a local property, dated 1912 and 1916. These windmills were originally used to pump water for stock. This Rotunda was a Centenary of Federation project in 2001.
25 Hughenden Post Office
The first Post Office was established in 1878 in a different location, the building of today was built in 1933. The post office has an acess ramp.
26 Hughenden Court House
Completed in 1955, the present day Courthouse houses the Police Department, Q Gap Office, Government Agencies and the Court house when court is in session.
27 Hughenden Masonic Lodge
The Masonic Lodge was formed in 1886, this building was built in 1937.
28 Wirrila Mill
This 35ft (11m) Comet mill was one of only fifteen mills manufactured. Each mill was individually numbered and this is number 11.
29 Historic Coolabah Tree
Frederick Walker and Sir William Landsborough, whilst searching for Burke and Wills, blazed this Coolabah tree. The cement surveyors’ peg sculpture is adorned with four brass plaques representing historical figures and events of the area. The Coolabah Tree has an access path.
30 Returned Soldiers’ Memorial Rotunda
Erected in 1932 by the Hughenden District Soldier’s Memorial Fund in memory of past soldiers. Once used for the Annual Anzac Day celebrations.
31 Hughenden Cemetery
Historical and modern Cemetery, graves dating back to 1883. A self-guided tour leads around 24 selected headstones describing the symbols & their meanings. This site has accessible toilets.
32 Hebrew Grave
The grave of Jeanette Tolano who was 24 at her age of death and recently married. The grave is the last remaining grave in the old cemetery which was relocated to make way for the growing town. This grave was not relocated due to religious laws of the Jewish faith.
ACCESSIBLE ACCOMMODATION
Allen Terry Caravan Park
Phone: (07) 4741 1190
Address: 2-6 Resolution St, Hughenden
Royal Hotel
Phone: (07) 4741 1183
Address: 21/23 Moran St, Hughenden
Hughenden RV Park
Phone: (07) 4741 2900
Email: flinders@flinders.qld.gov.au
OTHER ACCESSIBLE AREAS
Hughenden Airport
Phone: (07) 4741 2900
Hughenden Football Fields
Hughenden Hospital
Phone: (07) 4741 2800
Hughenden Railway Terminal
Diggers Entertainment Centre
ACCESSIBLE RECREATIONAL AREAS
RSL Railway Social Club
Originally formed as a social club for the large railway workforce in Hughenden. Open every Friday night from 6-12pm, this family friendly venue has a meals, drinks and a playground with a ramp accessible entrance bathroom.
13 Hughenden Recreational Lake
Completed in 2019, the lake has been stocked with freshwater fish and Redclaw yabbies. The lake has an accessible walking trail all the way around the perimeter as well as accessible toilets, free BBQ’s and picnic areas . There is also a children’s playground and two jetties that wheelchairs and scooters can access.
14 Discovery Park
A shady little nook in the CBD with internet access and an accessible toilet.
15 Brodie St Playground
Enjoy free wifi while the kids burn off energy under the shaded playground. The playground also has accessible toilets.
16 Robert Gray Park
The coolest place to be on a hot day. Lovely, shaded area with BBQ’s, picnic tables, amenities and accessible walking trails along the riverbank. The park also has accessible toilets.
17 Flinders River
Queensland’s longest river at 840 kms which flows into the Gulf of Carpentaria. It flows year-round, you just may not see it (as the water flows underground in the dry season). When the riverbed is dry, this is a great place for fossicking for fossils, river rocks, and tumbled glass.
18 Eco Walk on Flinders
This accessible walking trail along the banks of the river is peppered with interpretive signage which explain the four bio regions of the area, and industries of our community.
19 Bully Playford Park
A great place to give your four-legged friends a rest at the dog off-leash area. There are accessible toilets at this park.
20 Hughenden Sports Complex
Boasting two pools (access ramp into pool) accessible toilets, a 24-hour gym, under cover skatepark, bike park and basketball court.
21 Apex Park
This Driver Reviver stop is equipped with cold showers, accessible toilets ,baby change room facilities and picnic areas.
22 Hughenden Library
Phone: (07) 4741 2976
Address: 39 Gray St, Hughenden
More than just books! Travellers book exchange, kids holiday programs, computers with internet access, printing services and our librarians are a wealth of local and historical knowledge. Accessible parking in front of library and access ramp into the building.
22 Hughenden Showgrounds
A hub for Hughenden’s vibrant sporting community activities and events. The area is also used for overflow powered caravan sites when the caravan park reaches capacity. There are two toilets blocks withing the showgrounds that have accessible toilets and showers.
ACCESSIBLE SHOPS
Spar Supermarket
Phone: 4741 1109
Flinders Butchery
Phone: 4741 1128
Holdens Bakery
Phone: 4741 1480
National Bank
Phone: 4741 9000
Annmarie’s Hair Salon
Phone: 0429 411 703
Hughenden Doctors Surgery
Phone: 4741 1446
Hughenden Pharmacy
Phone: 4741 1631
Australia Post
Phone: 4741 1647
Birite Electricals
Phone: 4741 1625
Flinders Rural
Phone: 4741 0000
Moniques Fashion & Homewares
Phone: 4741 0493
Holdens Bakery
Phone: 4741 1480
Hughenden Industrial & Freight
Phone: 4741 1618
Great Artisan Vet
Phone: 4741 1223
Hughenden Laundromat
Self-service facility
Hughenden Motorcycles
Phone: 4741 0100
Flinders Diesel
Phone: 4741 0128
Hughenden Tyre Centre
Phone: 4741 1803
ACCESSIBLE EATERIES
Great Western Hotel
Phone: 4741 1454
Royal Hotel
Phone: 4741 1183
Golden Lab Café
Phone: 0467 573 931
Chengs Chinese Takeaway
Phone: 4741 1478
FJ Holdens
Phone: 4741 0254
No access ramp into building but they have outdoor dining tables which are accessible.
HUGHENDEN REGION ACCESSIBLITY
36 Basalt Byway
A Byway drive plotted for 4WD enthusiasts, featuring rolling walls of basalt, creating deep meandering valleys, and impressive lookouts and views. Please check road conditions before departure especially during the wet season.
38 Porcupine Gorge National Park
Spectacular gorge system running for 27km has two lookouts and camping facilities at the Pyramid Lookout with walking tracks from the camping area.
41 Flinders River Byway
A 4WD track crossing the Flinders River Valley, connecting the Kennedy Developmental Road and the Flinders Highway with scenic views and lookouts.
42 Prairie Hotel
Original nostalgic Queensland Pub adorned with memorabilia of days gone by, still operating today. Accessible bathrooms and accomodation.
Phone: (07) 4741 5121
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43 Prairie Park
Town Park created by the Hughenden Lions Club. Home to a 35’ (11m) Comet windmill, one of only fifteen made in Australia. This is number 9.
44 Kooroorinya Nature Reserve
Relax by a natural billabong, overflowing in the wetter months of the year creating a spectacular waterfall. Annual Oakley Amateur Picnic Races are held each year in May, three full days of fun. Camping is available by self registration on arrival.
45 Eromanga Sea Byway
Dirt road for 4WD’s, highlighting the open plains of black soil country.
46 Eromanga Sea Byway Jump-Up
Boasts a great lookout overlooking Downs Country.
47 Torrens Creek Oasis Exchange Hotel
Double story historical pub, boasts a graffiti gallery and outback hospitality. Unit 5 has 2 single beds and fully accessible bathroom.
Phone: (07) 4741 7454 | Navigate & Book
50 Burra Range Lookout
Lookout along the Flinders Highway, which is part of the White Mountains National Park.
52 Mount Walker
Named after Frederick Walker, has a high point lookout over Hughenden and district.