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Winton is an outback town and locality in the Shire of Winton in Central West Queensland, Australia. [4] [5] [6] It is 177 kilometres (110 mi) northwest of Longreach. The main industries of the area are sheep and cattle raising. The town was named in 1876 by postmaster Robert Allen, after his place of birth, Winton, Dorset.
Dubbed the Hollywood of the Outback, Winton is one of the most popular destinations in remote Queensland. Let this Winton guide show you the way around town.
Winton. WHERE TO STAY EXPERIENCES WHAT TO DO. ABOUT Winton. “Once a jolly swagman camped by a billabong…” You’ll be forgiven for relentlessly whistling this famous tune while you’re in Winton, as it’s the very home of Banjo Patterson’s ‘Waltzing Matilda’.
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Use the interactive map below to locate all of the things to do in Winton. MAP KEY: YELLOW Pin Drops = Things to do in Winton RED Pin Drops = The Long Waterhole (Free Camping)
Australian Age of Dinosaurs
By far one of the most popular things to do in Winton is to spend a day at the Australian Age of Dinosaurs. This is the biggest piece of the four-part dinosaur trail. As you head into the reception area to buy your entry tickets, you’ll be asked if you want to buy the Dinosaur Trail Pass. If you plan on visiting more than one part of the dinosaur trail, I’d recommend getting the pass as it works out cheaper. Next, you will be booked in for your tours during your day at the Age of Dinosaurs. P...
Dinosaur Stampede Trackways
Down at Lark Quarry, which is 110 km southwest of Winton, you’ll find one of the only known preserved dinosaur stampedes on the planet! The 45-minute tour will take you through a theatre room, then into the big shed where the dinosaur tracks live. You can learn all about the proposed story behind the stampede and the history of what this section of outback Australia once looked like. Clue – it wasn’t always a desert! After your tour you can walk up to the Spinifex Circuit lookout and take the...
Diamantina Heritage Truck & Machinery Museum
If you’re into truck and machinery history, head to the Diamantina Heritage Museum. The museum came about in 2004 with a group of enthusiastic community members who busied themselves collecting vehicles, photos and memorabilia from around the region. 2007 saw the opening of the museum, laying tribute to the Australian road transport pioneers. Wander the rows of trucks and machinery, showing how the industry has changed and evolved over the years.
The Musical Fence
The world’s first permanent musical fence can be found in Winton, which is a wire fence installation that can be played as an instrument itself. There you will find the music for Waltzing Matilda, so be sure to give that a red hot go! You will also find a drum kit and a range of other percussion instruments spotted around the park, which are all made from recycled metal materials.
Bladensburg National Park
Take the 20-minute drive south of Winton along the Winton Jundah Road until you reach Bladensburg National Park. Enjoy the incredible views from the flat-topped plateaus, reaching out across the outback plains, that were once lush, tropical rainforest. Learn all about the ‘jump-ups’ when you visit the Australia Age of Dinosaurs and Lark Quarry Dinosaur Stampede (more on that down below). Things to do at Bladensburg National Park:
North Gregory Hotel
The North Gregory Hotel in Winton has quite an extensive and fiery history! It’s well worth taking a look at while you’re in town. Why not get comfortable and enjoy a meal and drink while you’re at it?
During our visit to Winton we stayed at The Long Waterhole, which is a fantastic FREE Camp about 3km out of town. It’s for self-contained vehicles only as there are no amenities on site. There is tonnes of room for anyone and everyone, surrounding… you guessed it, a long waterhole! I highly recommend checking it out if you’re set up for self-suffic...
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- Australian Age of Dinosaurs. Following the discovery of ancient bones and fossilised dinosaur footprints in the region, Winton is now known as the dinosaur capital of Australia.
- Dinosaur Stampede. The Dinosaur Stampede is another of those things to do at Winton that dinosaur lovers cannot afford to miss. This awe-inspiring attraction is a 90-minute drive from Winton but worth the journey.
- Spinifex Circuit Walk and the Jump Up Walk. Make the most of your time at Dinosaur Stampede by exploring the surrounding landscape. The Spinifex Circuit is a 500-metre self-guided walking circuit around the Dinosaur Stampede National Monument.
- Waltzing Matilda Centre. Banjo Paterson’s world-famous tune ‘Waltzing Matilda’ is considered by some to be Australia’s unofficial national anthem. Banjo actually wrote it while staying at Dagworth Station near Winton in 1895, and it was first performed at the North Gregory Hotel right here in Winton.
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Jul 3, 2024 · 23 July 2024. 16 mins Read. With links to Waltzing Matilda, Qantas and groundbreaking dinosaur discoveries, there’s much to discover in the small town of Winton. Flying over Winton in Outback Queensland, all the bush poets we were forced to read in school suddenly make sense.
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