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Hughenden, situated on the Flinders Highway and the Flinders River, is the hub of the mid north-west of Queensland. It is predominantly a grazing area, with cattle properties to the north and sheep grazing to the south. The town has many attractions, with four national parks, gem fields, mountainous volcanic basalt country, sweeping black soil plains and rich fossil dinosaur areas. The most famous of these areas, Porcupine Gorge, has been carved out of a basalt lava-flow by Porcupine Creek, giving beautiful soft colours to the walls towering 150 metres over the water. The Gorge offers camping, bird watching and swimming, and a diverse range of flora and fauna live amongst the brilliantly coloured sandstone rocks. Kooroorinya Falls Nature Reserve is another great spot for fishing, camping, bushwalking and swimming. The Flinders Discovery Centre on Gray Street is also the Visitor Information Centre. It has an excellent exhibition of dinosaur fossils from around the world as well as fossils from the local area. ‘Mutt’, a life size, full-bodied Muttaburrasaurus model, is situated in the middle of town on the two main incoming roads to Hughenden.Visitors to Hughenden can find short-term parking at Hughenden RV Parking Area on Stansfield Street. There is no fee to stay here however, vehicles must be self-contained and a 1 week time limit applies. Potable water and a dump point are also located the RV Parking Area as well as at McLaren Street, (outside Ergon Energy depot). Hughenden is a typical larger country town and is just the place to rest and replenish your supplies while taking your time exploring the region.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Hughenden VIC, 37 Gray St, Hughenden QLDPh: 07 4741 2970info@flinders.qld.gov.auwww.visithughenden.com.auCasual Parking       Brodie St & Gray StShort Term Parking           Hughenden RV Parking Area, self-contained vehicles only, dump point, basic camp kitchen, potable water, nil charge, 1 week time limit.Dump Point  Hughenden RV Parking Area, Stansfield StMcLaren St, (outside Ergon Energy depot)Potable Water          Hughenden RV Parking Area, Stansfield StMcLaren St or Little Ave (Near River)Hospital        Richmond Hill, Ph: 07 4741 2800Pharmacy     37 - 41 Brodie St, Ph: 07 4741 1631Supermarket            Food Works, 13 Gray St, Ph: 07 4741 1670; SPAR, 31 Moran St, Ph: 07 4741 1109

Wudinna is a small town comprising of approximately 600 people, not too far from the South Australian coastline.For those wishing to visit the area, Wudinna RV Parks provides an excellent parking. Stays at the RV Park are available for up to 5 nights at a cost of $10 per vehicle per night unpowered and $20 per vehicle per night powered. The fee is payable to the self-registration point located in the parking area. Bins, toilets and water are accessible at this destination and pets on leads are permitted.When visiting the region, be sure to check out some of the local natural attractions. Visits to Mount Wudinna, Polda Rock, Corrobinnie Hill and Ucontitchie Hill are an absolute must. The stunning Gawgler Ranges National Park is conveniently located 40km north of the town.Cost: $10pvpn unpowered payable to self registration point in parking area, $20pvpn powered.Parking: Five night max stay, pets on lead, mobile phone coverage, permit required, dump point, bins, toilets, water.Opening Hours: 7 days

Mingenew is a town in Western Australia, located 383 kilometres north of the state capital, Perth. The town was named after Mingenew Spring, an Aboriginal word recorded by European settlers in 1856, deriving from the words Minganu "the place of many ants" and Mininoo "the place of many waters".Visitors to the town are able to stay at Enanty Barn, in self-contained vehicles only for up to 24 hours. There is no fee to stay, mobile coverage is available, and pets on a lead are welcome. Enanty Barn is the perfect place to base yourself as you explore the region as you are ideally located near food, drink and entertainment.Address: Travel along Midlands Rd towards Dongara, turn right on to Mingenew-Mullewa Rd.  Follow for approx. 700m.  Turn right on to Morowa Rd, follow for approx. 2km, you will find the Enanty Barn on the left.Cost: Nil chargeParking: 24hrs, pets on lead, mobile coverage, bins, self-contained vehicles onlyOpening Hours: 7 days