Richmond
Town
Population 554
This small town on the Flinders River in the Gulf Country serves the surrounding sheep and cattle properties. The town's main street is lined with beautiful bougainvilleas. In recent years Richmond has become the centre of attention as an area rich in marine fossils dating back around 100 million years, when outback Queensland was submerged under an inland sea.
Visitor Information
Kronosaurus Korner, 91–93 Goldring St; (07) 4741 3429 or 1300 576 665
Nearby national parks
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Porcupine Gorge National Park
Looking like an oasis in the dry, flat plains north of Hughenden, Porcupine Gorge National Park features towering sandstone cliffs and a...more
Nearby towns
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Hughenden
Hughenden is on the banks of the Flinders River, Queensland's longest river, west of the Great Dividing Range. The first recorded...more -
Julia Creek
Julia Creek became known as 'The Gateway to the Gulf' after the road to Normanton was sealed in 1964. Pioneer Donald MacIntyre was the...more -
Kynuna
Kynuna is a tiny outback town famous for inspiring Banjo Paterson to write his iconic tune, Waltzing Matilda. It is said that Samuel...more
In Town
Kronosaurus Korner This marine fossil museum has a renowned collection of vertebrate fossils, all found in the Richmond Shire. The museum and exhibition space holds more than 200 exhibits, including the 100—million-year-old armoured dinosaur Minmi, Australia's best-preserved dinosaur. There is also an activity centre, children's discovery area and fossil preparation area where visitors can watch the palaeontologist at work. Guided museum tours, as well as tours to nearby fossicking sites with a palaeontologist, are available (groups of 10 or more, bookings essential). Goldring St; (07) 4741 3429.Cobb & Co coach: beautifully restored coach with informative history display; Lions Park, Goldring St. Gidgee Wheel Arts and Crafts: local craft; Harris St. Lake Fred Tritton: recreational lake for waterskiing, picnics and walks. Enjoy the Richmond Community Bush Tucker Garden, which showcases beautiful native plants and was a finalist for the Banksia Environmental Awards; eastern outskirts. Cambridge Store: replica of the old Cambridge Downs Homestead from the late 1800s; contains memorablia and machinery from pioneer days; Goldring St. Heritage walk: follow the self-guide trail with informative history at each stop. It includes the historic flagstone and adobe building, Richmond Hotel, St John the Baptist Church and the Pioneer Cemetery; brochure available from visitor centre.
Nearby
Fossicking sites: guided tours to nearby areas; details from visitor centre.
Eco-friendly activities around town
Lark Quarry Conservation Park 183 km
Situated 110 kilometres south-west of Winton, some 4000 fossilised footprints here tell the only known story of a dinosaur stampede that took place an estimated 95 million years ago. Access to the trackways is only with... Find out moreCampsites around town
Remote bush camping 142 km
Self-sufficient campers can seek out the park’s remote walk-in bush-camping areas. The southern boundary of the park is about 45 km north of Hughenden, with the gorge lookout another 15 km further north.... Find out morePyramid Campground 144 km
Over time, Porcupine Creek has carved sculptures and potholes in the natural rock, the most famous of which is the Pyramid, an isolated monolith of multicoloured sandstone rising from the floor of the gorge. The Pyramid... Find out moreChudleigh Park camping area (bush camping) 153 km
This campsite is 15 km west of the Kennedy Developmental Rd, about 150 km north of Hughenden. If you want to have a go at fossicking, you’ll need a licence.... Find out moreLong Waterhole camping area 186 km
Self-sufficient campers can stay at this site, but be aware that there is no power, water or facilities. The camping area is reached from the Winton–Jundah Rd, about 2 km south of Winton. While you’re here,... Find out moreBush camping 202 km
Self-sufficient bush camping (with a permit) is allowed near the old shearing shed, about 4.5 km from the homestead, reached by 4WD only. Open fires and generators are not permitted.... Find out moreCann’s Camp Creek Campground 202 km
This campground is 11 km west of the Burra Range lookout and 19 km east of Torrens Creek. From Dec–Apr, the road is sometimes closed due to wet weather. Generators are not permitted; bring drinking water and a... Find out moreBush camping 203 km
Self-sufficient, experienced bushwalkers can camp in the national park in various remote areas. Bring a gas/fuel stove only.... Find out moreBough Shed Hole camping area 203 km
This campground is accessed via the Route of River Gums. Campers are encouraged not to tie ropes to trees or drape things over vegetation, and to set up camp away from animal nests and burrows. Bring self-sufficient... Find out moreCaravan parks around town
Richmond Lakeview Caravan Park
This is a tidy park with good facilities, where every site is a drive-through site. The park is on the eastern approach to town overlooking Lake Fred Tritton. Bookings are required in peak periods.... Find out moreAllan Terry Caravan Park 110 km
Around 1.5 km from the centre of Hughenden, this is a good, basic park adjoining the town swimming pool. Porcupine Gorge is nearby.... Find out moreMatilda Country Tourist Park 183 km
Winton is a popular tourist town and visitor numbers peak during the cooler winter months. This tourist park has good amenities, basic facilities and is an ideal base from which to explore the area. The park is about 1... Find out moreRest areas around town
Richmond Park Area 1 km
East side of town Large open area just off the highway at Lake Fred Tritton. Good facilities. GPS: S20 44.339 E143 08.916... Find out moreMarathon Rest Area 46 km
67 km W of Hughenden (L) or 48 km E of Richmond (R) Open area just off the highway. GPS: S20 51.521 E143 34.151... Find out moreMaxwelton Rest Area 48 km
49 km W of Richmond (R) or 100 km E of Julia Creek (L) Open area just off the highway. Good facilities. GPS: S20 43.397 E142 40.697... Find out moreHughenden West Park Area 109 km
West side of town Large parking area just off the highway. Good facilities. Limited shade. GPS: S20 50.497 E144 11.104... Find out moreHughenden East Park Area 111 km
East side of town Large parking area just off the highway. Good facilities. Limited shade. GPS: S20 50.983 E144 11.998 ... Find out moreBendemeer Rest Area 131 km
93 km NW of Winton (R) or 70 km SE of Kynuna (L) Large open area adjacent to the highway. Good facilities. GPS: S21 45.313 E142 20.979... Find out moreCombo Rest Area 142 km
145 km NW of Winton (R) or 18 km SE of Kynuna (L) Large open area just off the highway. Good facilities. GPS: S21 32.42 E142 04.60... Find out moreJulia Creek Rest Area 145 km
East side of town Large area well off highway along the banks of Julia Creek. Limited shade. NOTE: No sign. GPS: S20 39.368 E141 45.449 ... Find out morePrairie Rest Area 153 km
Middle of town Parking area just off the highway. Limited shade. GPS: S20 52.250 E144 36.164... Find out moreKynuna Park Area 158 km
Middle of town Large area adjacent to the highway next to the roadhouse. NOTE: Camping available for a fee. GPS: S21 34.684 E141 55.377 ... Find out moreWild Duck Creek Rest Area 174 km
30 km NW of Kynuna (L) or 46 km SE of McKinlay (R) Large area just off the highway. GPS: S21 27.999 E141 40.018... Find out moreWhat's on around town
Fossil Festival: even-numbered years, Apr/May.
Richmond Great Outback Challenge: sports carnival;
odd-numbered years, Oct.
