Getting to Hughenden Hughenden has five major roads entering the town, from the north, south, east and west. Situated on the Overlanders Way approximately half - way between Townsville and Mount Isa, the Hughenden region is a hub for many destinations. Getting to Hughenden
The fully sealed Flinders Highway (Overlanders Way) runs from Townsville to Tennant Creek in the Northern Territory. Hughenden is 376km east of Townsville and 519 km west of Mount Isa. Access from the north is through the Kennedy Developmental Road. This partly sealed road is best checked before travelling as rain can change road conditions very quickly. Heading south on the Kennedy Developmental Road to Winton is a sealed road open to all vehicles. The unsealed road to Muttaburra also takes travellers south and is only recommended for 4WD and high clearance vehicles. Hughenden is also part of Australia’s Dinosaur Trail which connects Hughenden, Richmond and Winton together in a prehistoric trail for young and old. Please check road conditions prior to travel by contacting the Flinders Discovery Centre on Telephone: (07) 47 412 970 A Greyhound Australia service runs between Townsville – Hughenden – Mount Isa. Services only run Tuesday,Thursday, Friday and Sunday Townsville-Hughenden-Mount Isa
Mount Isa- Hughenden- Townsville
Bookings can be done online at www.greyhound.com.au or by calling 1300 473 946 To / From Townsville
To / From Mt Isa
Flights times are subjected to change. Please check flight times before booking. To book ring REX on 13 17 13 or book online at www.rex.com.au
Queensland Rail operates the Inlander passenger train, Which travellers from Townsville to Mount Isa. Townsville - Hughenden - Mount Isa Sunday / Thursday
Mount Isa - Hughenden - Townsville Tuesday/Thursday
Bookings can be done through Travel Train Holidays 132 232, online at www.traveltrain.com.au or Contact: Flinders Discovery Centre Hughenden: Telephone: (07) 4741 2970 Fax: (07) 4741 1029
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