Hughenden Accessibility

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

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.

Pathway from Flinders Discovery Centre-to Stansfield St heading to MuttAccessibility Entry ramp to Flinders Discovery Centre
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

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

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.

Accessible toilet Hughenden Cemetery
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.

Allen Terry Caravan Park

Phone: (07) 4741 1190
Address: 2-6 Resolution St, Hughenden

Pathway from Allen Terry Caravan Park to town along Resolution
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

Hughenden Airport

Phone: (07) 4741 2900

Hughenden Football Fields
Accessible football field toilet block
Hughenden Hospital

Phone: (07) 4741 2800

Accessible ramp to Hughenden Hospital
Hughenden Railway Terminal
Accessible ramp to Hughenden Railway Terminal
Diggers Entertainment Centre
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.

Accessible Ramp to the RSL
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.

Accessibility Jetty Hughenden Recreational Lake (eastern side)Accessible Toilet Hughenden Recreational Lake eastern sideAccess toilets Hughenden Recreational LakeAccess toilet and pathways Hughenden Recreational Lake boat ramp
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.

Accessibility access to Brodie Street playground
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.

24 Hour Gym Accessibility RampAccess ramp Hughenden Public PoolAccess pathway to amenities block Hughenden Public PoolPathway from Allen Terry Caravan Park to town along Resolution
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 toilet block
Spar Supermarket

Phone: 4741 1109

Accessible Entrance
Flinders Butchery

Phone: 4741 1128

Holdens Bakery

Phone: 4741 1480

National Bank

Phone: 4741 9000

Access Ramp at National Bank Brodie Street

Annmarie’s Hair Salon

Phone: 0429 411 703

Access Ramp to Annmarie’s Hair Salon
Hughenden Doctors Surgery

Phone: 4741 1446

Accessible ramp to Hughenden Doctor’s Surgery
Hughenden Pharmacy

Phone: 4741 1631

Hughenden Pharmacy access ramp
Australia Post

Phone: 4741 1647

Access Ramp to Australia Post
Birite Electricals

Phone: 4741 1625

Flinders Rural

Phone: 4741 0000

Moniques Fashion & Homewares

Phone: 4741 0493

Access Ramp to Moniques Fashion & Homewares
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

Great Western Hotel

Phone: 4741 1454

Royal Hotel

Phone: 4741 1183

Golden Lab Café

Phone: 0467 573 931

Accessible Eating Area
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

Navigate or Book

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.