The town of Richmond, situated half-way between Townsville and Mt Isa, is recognised as being one of the most attractive outback towns in Queensland and a town that takes pride in its appearance. Richmond's streets are lined with striking native and bougainvillea garden beds, parks and recreation areas, which are always neat and well kept.

The Region's development can be attributed to a proactive Council that takes the lead in social and economic matters, making the town a better place to live for all residents. A great example of this is Lake Fred Tritton (pictured right). The Lake has provided the residents and visitors of the Shire with a range of active and passive recreational activities - including fishing, boating, water-skiing, walking and swimming.

In prehistoric times, Richmond's location was submerged beneath an Ancient Inland Sea, and today the fossilised remains of animal and plant life from this Sea are being marketed globally through the World-Renowned Kronosaurus Korner . Links with neighbouring shires have been forged to create Australia's Dinosaur Trail , which is a self-drive 'triangle' including the towns of Richmond, Winton and Hughenden.

Accessibility to Richmond Shire is mainly East-West by road along the Overlanders' Way (Flinders Highway), which stretches from Townsville on the coast of North Queensland, to Tennant Creek, in the heart of the Northern Territory, or by rail along the Great Northern Railway. The major Northern link is via the Richmond-Croydon Road with Southern access on the Richmond-Winton Road.

There’s a little bit of Outback in everyone’s backyard and a whole lot more in Richmond. Come and visit today.