Richmond QLD
Richmond QLD
Richmond in QLD is a diverse, and vast, part of outback Queensland. From the plains of the downs country to the silvery shimmer of the sun shining on the gidgee trees in the forest country, Richmond is often referred to as an oasis in the Outback.
Crossing the rolling downs country of north west Queensland, originally opened to white settlement by the explorer William Landsborough in 1862, the township of Richmond is a welcome sight on the horizon. Situated on the Overlander’s Way halfway between Townsville and Mount Isa, the town is located on the bank of Queensland’s longest river, the Flinders, and is known for its recreational Lake Fred Tritton and bougainvillea-lined streets, parks and gardens.
Lake Fred Tritton is conveniently located at the edge of town. With a 1.2 kilometre circumference and a maximum depth of eight metres, Lake Fred Tritton allows visitors and locals the opportunity to enjoy a wide range of water sports.
Kronosaurus Korner – The Marine Fossil Museum
Kronosaurus Korner in Richmond QLD
The town’s main attraction is Kronosaurus Korner – the town’s marine fossil museum – which vividly reminds the visitor that over 100 million years ago this vast, flat area was an inland sea teeming with primitive wildlife. As the home to the award-winning attraction, this is the only museum in Australia primarily dedicated to displaying marine reptiles. Minmi, with impressions of its fossilised skin, is considered to be Australia’s best preserved dinosaur skeleton. Minmi takes pride of place alongside the Richmond Pliosaur skeletons. This fossil, found in 1989, has to be seen to be believed.
Australian Dinosaur Trail
The Australian Dinosaur Trail
There is a 332 km trail through Richmond, Hughenden and Winton which is called the Australian Dinosaur Trail. It includes four major attractions:
- Flinders Discovery Centre at Hughenden
- Australian Age of Dinosaurs at Winton
- Dinosaur Stampede at Winton
- Kronosaurus Korner at Richmond
It is a superb exploration of the world of dinosaurs which existed in the area between 100 and 90 million years ago. Each dinosaur experience is totally different.
If you find that you are infected with ‘fossil fever’ after visiting Kronosaurus Korner, call at reception for a map to guide you through the region’s designated fossicking sites. If stepping back in time is more your scene, then take a heritage walk around the town, viewing the signs depicting yesteryear. Pay your respects to the pioneers that shaped this country at the Pioneer Cemetery, relax in the Lions Park, visit the Cambridge Ruins 40 kilometres out of town, or take a walk along the Flinders River.
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