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Once situated on the edge of a prehistoric Inland Sea, you are officially in Dinosaur Country when you hit Hughenden. Hughenden is one of the towns on the Dinosaur Way which is known for the discovery of dinosaur fossil remains which are housed in the small but very well presented museum. The museum houses a full skeletal replica of a Muttaburrasaurus (see photo) It is estimated to have weighed 2800kg and was 7-9metres in length.There is also a light and sound presentation of the spectacular Porcupine Gorge National Park, often referred to as Australia's Little Grand Canyon. We stayed in Hughenden for three nights and the highlight was the trip to the museum.
One of the largest artworks, the Windmill Rotunda in Brodie Street Hughenden is one of 5 sculptures erected to celebrate Centenary of Federation in 2001. Designed and made by local artists Terry Lindsay and Sam Brown this magnificent sculpture features two 20' blade windmills making a very impressive rotunda to walk through and rest under.
In the rotunda are samples of bush furniture from another local artist Toby Rogers. There are interpretation panels in the Rotunda which explains the importance of windmills and bores when working on the land.
We left Hughenden on Friday 11th and arrived in Charters Towers the same day. Today is 15th August. We leave here tomorrow to go to Mount Morgan which should take us about two days. We have loved being here for five days: peaceful, restful and all amenities which is a big change to free camping. Charters Towers is known for its historic buildings (see photo album in previous trips).
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Gabby Hi Don Good to know you are enjoying reading about our travels. Will be a while now before we take off again. If you like I can add you to our contact list so you keep informed. let me know!