Take the drive 12km south of Hughenden along the Muttaburra Rd to Mt Walker (478m) for fabulous 360-degree views over the flat outback landscape. There are six lookout points, all worth exploring, with the sunset lookout true to its name.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby attractions

1. Flinders Discovery Centre

6.88 MILES

This centre houses Hughenden's helpful visitor information centre and an impressive museum containing local history and a replica Muttaburrasaurus…

2. Wirrila Mill

7.02 MILES

Windmills are a common outback sight, but this 35ft Comet is worth a look for its massive girth.

3. Hughenden Cemetery

7.27 MILES

If cemetery tours are your thing, the visitor information centre has an eight-page self-guided tour listing 24 plots with some fascinating stories.