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ABOUT Stamford
Stamford is situated 61 kilometres south of Hughenden on the Kennedy Development Road to Winton, and home to a population of three. Stamford comes alive at its annual Race Meeting held each year in July. Many people travel to enjoy this Outback experience, the charm and excitement of a real country race meeting. The races allow for free camping and offers a free recovery breakfast the following morning.
Stamford is a town steeped with Outback history and was once an overnight stop for Cobb and Co Coaches travelling from Hughenden to Winton. A rail line to Stamford was opened on the 13 December 1897 and became a busy railhead for local wool graziers. .
Places to stay near Stamford
Hughenden Allan Terry Caravan Park
60 kmAllan Terry Caravan is beautiful, spacious accommodation suited to the whole family.
MoreRest Easi Motel
60 kmThe Rest Easi Motel is located on Richmond Hill on the Western side of Hughenden. This quiet and spacious motel offers clean, well appointed accommodation.
MoreRoyal Hotel Resort Hughenden
61 kmStay at the Royal Hotel Resort on you next visit to Hughenden.
MoreHughenden Habitats
61 kmWelcome to Hughenden Habitats, Hughenden’s newest accommodation facility – the perfect base to explore the beauty and history of Hughenden.
MoreHughenden RV Park
61 kmThere is free camping available at the Hughenden RV Park for fully self-contained vehicles.
MoreStarGazers Pet Friendly Fully Fenced
61 kmLocated in the town centre of Hughenden – this half acre block is a completely fenced for your furry friends.
MoreGreat Western Hotel-Motel
61 kmThe Great Western Hotel-Motel accommodates people of all ages. With seven newly renovated motel rooms with air-conditioning, en-suites, television, tea and coffee making facilities
MoreGreat Western Hotel
61 kmExperience the true Australian hospitality in the heart of the Outback.
MoreOasis Exchange Hotel Torrens Creek
137 kmLocated 160km West of Charters Towers QLD, the Oasis Exchange Hotel welcomes locals and travellers.
MoreAyrshire Downs, near Winton
139 kmAyrshire Downs Caravan & Camping is a property steeped in Australian history.
MoreOlive Grove
149 kmOlive Grove features a collection of relaxing spaces inspired by natural elements nestled in the heart of Winton Queensland.
MoreRangelands Outback Camp
150 kmRangelands Outback Camp is an exclusive 6 (six) tent camp for only 12 pampered guests.
MoreNorth Gregory Hotel
150 kmThe personality of the North Gregory Hotel reflects the history and ambience of yesteryear whilst providing all the comforts of today.
MoreWinton Outback Motel
150 kmThe Winton Outback Motel is a 25 room property, with a mixture of Queen, King and Family rooms in Standard as well as Premium options.
MoreLittle Grove
150 kmThis is a hosted stay through Hipcamp, below is the information provided by the Host regarding their offering. Little Grove is half an acre of flat land one street back from the main street of Winton. It is one to five minute walk to iconic Winton hotels such as, The North Gregory, The Aussie and […]
MoreThings to see and do near Stamford
The Hughenden Recreational Lake is a multiple-use lake shared by boaters, water skiers, kayakers, rowers and swimmers.
Hughenden Recreational Lake
61 km
The Historic Coolabah Tree is of immense historical importance as it is linked to two relief expeditions searching for the Burke and Wills Expedition.
Historic Coolabah Tree
61 km
The Flinders Discovery Centre is located on Gray Street in Hughenden.
This accredited visitor information centre offers a one stop shop for travel information
Flinders Discovery Centre
61 km
Hughenden Golf Club delivers a truly authentic outback golf experience, where red dirt fairways, expansive skies, and warm country hospitality come together.
Hughenden Golf Club
62 km
Kooroorinya Falls is a natural waterhole surrounded by high rock walls on one side and sandy, shaded banks on the other.
Kooroorinya Falls Nature Reserve
88 km
Lake Fred Tritton has a relaxed, yet energetic vibe and is bursting with activities to excite the whole family.
Lake Fred Tritton
89 km
Built from local flagstone rock the Cambridge Downs Heritage Display Centre is a replica of the original Cambridge Downs Homestead built in the late 1860’s.
Cambridge Downs Heritage Display Centre
89 km
When travelling the Overlanders Way, between Townsville and Mount Isa, the Jack Brown Lions Park at Richmond presents itself as a halfway stopover.
Jack Brown Lions Park
89 km
Visiting Australia’s premier marine fossil museum, Kronosaurus Korner, is an unforgettable prehistoric adventure.
Kronosaurus Korner
89 km
Richmond Golf Club in Queensland offers a distinctive outback golfing experience that combines the sport with the region’s rich history and natural beauty.
Richmond Golf Club
90 km
Unlock your inner-palaeontologist and explore Australia’s ancient marine past at Richmond’s Free Fossil Hunting Sites.
Richmond Fossil Hunting Sites
90 km
While at Stamford why not try these Tours
Red Dirt Tours Pty Ltd
133 kmRed Dirt Tours is your Winton touring specialist and offers a number of tours to the spectacular natural and man-made attractions of the Winton region.
MoreElite Aviation Services Pty Ltd
133 kmBased in Winton, Queensland, Elite Aviation Services offers helicopter and plane scenic flights and charters over the spectacular landscape around Winton and the Diamantina River.
MoreOutback Aussie Tours – Extended Tours
162 kmExplore Outback Queensland and beyond with Outback Aussie Tours, a multi-award winning touring company and Savannah Guides accredited operator.
MoreOutback Aussie Tours – Outback Rail Adventure Day Tours
203 kmThe Outback Rail Adventure is Outback Aussie Tours’ newest tourism experience reconnecting visitors with the romance of rail.
MoreOutback Aussie Tours – Day Tours
203 kmOutback Aussie Tours is a family-owned local operator with over 35 years of experience and unrivalled local Outback Queensland knowledge, passion and connections.
MoreGolden West Tours – Longreach
203 kmGolden West Tours specialises in boutique tours of the sights, sounds and history of Longreach, Ilfracombe and a day tour to Winton.
MoreOutback Pioneers
204 kmOutback Pioneers’ award-winning outback tours and experiences, based in Longreach, is all about holidays and experiences that bring the pioneer past to life.
MoreQueensland Helicopters
204 kmQueensland Helicopters is a family owned business that prides itself on customer service and safety.
MoreCobbold Gorge Tours
224 kmDeep in the heart of the Gulf Savannah region of Far North Queensland is a hidden outback oasis – Cobbold Gorge.
MoreStratford Country
248 kmStratford Country offers immersive tours of Indigenous and Pioneer history and modern beef production for self-contained caravaners on all-inclusive weekends.
MoreTalaroo Hot Springs Tours
281 kmIn the heart of the Gulf Savannah Way in outback Tropical North Queensland, Talaroo’s magical landscape is alive with the culture of the Ewamian people.
MoreDiscovery Experiences – Undara
291 kmOnly 3½ hours drive from Cairns and four hours from Townsville in Tropical North Queensland, you’ll discover a land so different in contrasts…. Undara.
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