Hughenden

Today we spent the day in Hughenden as we knew it would be a full day here.

We headed off to Flinders Discovery Centre, for more dinosaur adventures! Flinders Discovery Centre - Visit Hughenden It is here that you will see a replica skeleton of the Muttaburrasaurus Langdoni Australian Age of Dinosaurs | Muttaburrasaurus langdoni 

There are also specimens of fossils from a variety of geographical locations such as Winton, Richmond and some overseas spots. They have a Pterasaur fossil and Ichthyosaur paddle & rib fossils too.

Within the museum they have a room dedicated to the Wool industry as it played an important role in the town's history and is quite interesting! Then you can watch a video about Porcupine Gorge and how it came to be over the past 500 million years. This is an excellent video and explains the layers of rocks and why they are what they are!

Having finished here we got information on getting to Porcupine Gorge and headed to Holden's Bakery for something to eat before heading on to the Gorge. (6) Facebook

On the way to the Gorge there are some points of interest, one being Eaglehawk Gorge lookout, this is worth the stop if only to see the large basalt rocks! Hughenden to Porcupine Gorge - Visit Hughenden The trip will take you about an hour if you stop along the way at the lookout and a couple of other quick spots.

Once turning off towards the Porcupine Gorge campsite make sure to stop at the Ebony & Ivory trees (nature is amazing) and watch along this section for kangaroos and cattle as there are no fences. You will need to turn right and head to the camp area and we headed to the day use section, applied sunscreen and headed off! 

First stop was the lookout, where you can view Pyramid Rock this is not far from the carpark and if it is all you can manage it is worth doing.The walk is noted as moderate and we agree that it is on the way down, but definitely the walk up is harder due to the incline! Is the walk worth it? Definitely!

When you reach the floor of the Gorge you can see how the water has shaped the rocks. Head towards Pyramid Rock and you will come across a swimming hole that you can go in! The water is cool and it has fish in it who are curious when you put your feet in. Once down on the Gorge floor, look around at the geology, sit on the rocks and look/listen to the birds and just enjoy the serenity!

It is easy to spend an hour or so here! Probably also needed before you begin your ascent back up!Outback Queensland Porcupine Gorge National Park - Outback Queensland 

When heading back from the Gorge, again beware of the wildlife and cattle that are around. 

There is a Foodworks FoodWorks online (myfoodworks.com.au) and a Spar in Hughenden for your shopping needs too.