Walked down towards the Information Centre. First stop was the Moon Rocks and Lions Park. Moon Rocks are unique to the Richmond Shire and are made from limestone. They can be as small as a golf ball or weigh many tonnes. Next stop was the Cambridge Downs Heritage Display. This is a replica, made from flagstone rock, of the original Cambridge Downs Homestead which was built in the late 1880's. It also includes displays from the lives of the early pioneers. Made it to the information centre which is the entry to Kronosaurus Korner Fossil Centre. This features more than 1000 registered fossils from the Richmond area. The museum also displays the largest known collection of fossils belonging to its namesake, Kronosaurus, a 10 metre long predatory pliosaur, which was equipped with enormous crocodile like jaws. This fossil was found by a local stockman when herding cattle. Was an interesting museum. Back to the van to update the blog and to keep cool.
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