Top things to see & do in Winton

Winton has a rich history as the birthplace of Waltzing Matilda and Qantas and links to the Great Shearers’ Strike of 1891.  In recent years, the news from Winton has been about graziers finding Dinosaur fossils on their properties ….lots of them.  Winton’s Australian Age of Dinosaur Museum now has the largest collection of Australian Dinosaur fossils in the world. See the only recorded dinosaur stampede on the planet at Dinosaur Stampede National Monument at Lark Quarry.

Opal Fossicking

Try your luck fossicking for opals in Opalton, Queensland's Capital of Boulder Opal.

Dinosaur Stampede

The trackways at Dinosaur Stampede National Monument were formed 95 million years ago when a herd of 150 small two-legged dinosaurs were ambushed by a large theropod.

Waltzing Matilda Centre

The Waltzing Matilda Centre is the only attraction in the world dedicated to a song. The Centre will re-open in April 2018.

Australian Age of Dinosaurs

This incredible museum is home to the world’s largest collection of Australian dinosaur fossils.

Outback Festival

See the famous Australian Dunny Derby at Winton's Outback Festival. There's five days of quirky events featuring Century Cycle Challenge, dinner under the stars and more

Vision Splendid

Winton's Vision Splendid Outback Film Festival celebrates Australian film and culture under the stars of Winton in Outback Queensland.

Middleton Hotel

The Middleton Hotel was built during the Cobb & Co. era, and was a changing station on the route between Winton and Boulia.

Corfield and Fitzmaurice

Winton's first general store packed with historical information about Winton and it's surrounds.

Heritage Trucks

View fully-restored heritage trucks, tractors and machinery, a unique collection of workhorses from yesteryear at the Heritage Truck Museum.

Arnos Wall

A modern wonder of art and architecture, Arno Grotjahn's wall contains almost every household item you can imagine and more. The walls reach two metres high.

Cawnpore Lookout

Cawnpore Lookout is set on the edge of Winton Shire and Boulia Shire overlooking the Lilleyvale Hills. The Lookout is approximately 51 km west of Middleton.

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