Hughenden, Charters Towers and Clermont

       

                                                       Sunrise in Hughenden

John and I had two nights in Hughenden so we could have a look at the local area. We know soon we will have to turn south for home. 

Hughenden is deep in dinosaur country along with Richmond and Winton. John and I have been to Lark Quarry near Winton and learnt a lot about the dinosaur age in Australia

       

                                           .Mutta the dinosaur in Hughenden's Main Street. 

     

                                      The Coolibah tree in Hughenden. 

       

                           A bustard strolling across the road as we drove out of Hughenden

      

                                     The Federation Rotunda built from two windmills

Charters Towers was our next overnight stop. We have been there before so just drove up to the outlook over the town and settled into the park for the night.

     

                                       The White Mountains NP on the way to Charters Towers

      

   

                                                        Lookout over Charters Towers

On the way to Clermont I noticed a flock of Brolgas in a paddock. It's the most I have seen in one area. 

Clermont is another mining town with a sad history. The town was built on a flood prone area and a devastating cyclone followed by a massive flood swept through the town in 1916 killing 65 people. The town was rebuilt on higher ground. A replica  piano in a tree is a sobering reminder of mother nature's  force.

                                    

                                                        The piano in the tree

                                     

               

          

    

                                                          Theresa Creek dam out of Clermont. 

  

           

   

                                                 The Murals in Clermont

         

                                                      Hood's Lagoon in Clermont. 

John and I head to Rolleston tomorrow for an overnight stop.