Frequently Asked Questions
MOBILE NETWORK
When travelling in the Flinders Shire, the only mobile phone coverage we have access to is the Telstra Next G and Optus networks.
RADIO STATIONS & TELEVISION
We may be in the bush, but we certainly do have access to television and radio stations. Hughenden receives all the major free to air digital TV channels. If you arrive in town and want to watch your favourite team play, both hotels have Foxtel Fox Sports. You won’t miss out on your early morning news with local radio. • ABC Local radio – 1485AM • ABC Radio National – 107.5AM • ABC Triple J – QLD 105.9FM • 4GC – 756AM • SBS – 104.3FM • FM 88
HOW MANY FUEL STATIONS IN HUGHENDEN?
We have 4 fuel stations in Hughenden that carry unleaded petrol, diesel and 98% octane. United Service Station on the Flinders Highway stocks Ad Blue and LPG.
WEEKEND BUSINESS OPENING HOURS
Remember you’re in the outback now and we love weekends free so we can take part in all the great activities and events happening. Generally most businesses are only open from 9am to 12pm on Saturday mornings and closed for the remainder of the weekend. Foodworks are open from 7am to 7pm – 7 days.
BOTTLE SHOP
We have one bottle shop in Hughenden. • Great Western Hotel – 14 Brodie Street
POOCH-FRIENDLY HUGHENDEN
Your pooches are welcome in Hughenden but please be aware that the Flinders Shire coordinates a wild dog (1080 poison) baiting program bi-annually throughout the Shire. A number of tourist routes journey through private property and we ask that you please respect this and be aware that baits may be close to roads. Dogs are not permitted in National Parks in Queensland. Daily dog boarding is available in town and we also have one dog-friendly caravan park.
PUBLIC POOL
The Hughenden Aquatic Centre in Resolution Street is unheated and closes during the winter months, usually from April through to September.
WHY THE GORGE IS NAMED ‘PORCUPINE GORGE’? ARE A LOT OF PORCUPINES THERE?
It is thought that the Gorge received its name due to the spear grass in the area (much like spikes on an echidna) and/or because there are a lot of echidnas in the area.
CAN I GET OUT TO PORCUPINE GORGE IN A 2WD? Yes, with no trouble. The 73 km road to the campground is fully sealed. During the wet season check with the Flinders Discovery Centre for recent road reports.
CHURCHES IN HUGHENDEN • St Thomas Anglican Church – Hardwicke St • Jehovah’s Witnesses – Churchill St Please check at the Flinders Discovery Centre for service times.
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