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ABOUT Stamford Races
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 Races
Rest 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 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.
MoreHughenden Allan Terry Caravan Park
61 kmAllan Terry Caravan is beautiful, spacious accommodation suited to the whole family.
MoreGreat Western Hotel
61 kmExperience the true Australian hospitality in the heart of the Outback.
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
MoreRichmond Lakeview Caravan Park
89 kmThe Richmond Lakeview Caravan Park is the clean, friendly outback park with the “million dollar view”.
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 kmThis is a hosted stay through Hipcamp, below is the information provided by the Host regarding their offering. Ayrshire Downs Caravan & Camping is a property steeped in Australian history; with the Cobb & Co coach pub ruins, original shearing shed ruins from the famous shearing strikes, the location for where Banjo Patterson first penned Waltzing […]
MoreThings to see and do near Stamford Races
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 has interpretive displays on local landscapes, history and culture.
Flinders Discovery Centre
61 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
Unlock your inner-palaeontologist and explore Australia’s ancient marine past at Richmond’s Free Fossil Hunting Sites.
Richmond Fossil Hunting Sites
90 km
Wander through the Bush Tucker Garden and be educated on the regions native plants and their traditional purposes.
Bush Tucker Garden
90 km
While at Stamford Races why not try these Tours
Fox Helicopter Services
65 kmFox Helicopters operate a selection of scenic flights to Porcupine Gorge and White Mountains National Park.
MoreRed Dirt Tours
150 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
150 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
201 kmExplore Outback Queensland and beyond with Outback Aussie Tours, a multi-award winning touring company and Savannah Guides accredited operator.
MoreOutback Aussie Tours – Day Tours
248 kmOutback Aussie Tours is a family-owned local operator with over 35 years of experience and unrivalled local Outback Queensland knowledge, passion and connections.
MoreOutback Aussie Tours – Outback Rail Adventure Day Tours
248 kmThe Outback Rail Adventure is Outback Aussie Tours’ newest tourism experience reconnecting our visitors with the romance of rail.
MoreQueensland Helicopters
248 kmQueensland Helicopters is a family owned business that prides itself on customer service and safety.
MoreOutback Pioneers
248 kmOutback Pioneers’ award-winning outback tours and experiences, based in Longreach, is all about holidays and experiences that bring the pioneer past to life.
MoreCobbold Gorge Tours
276 kmDeep in the heart of the Gulf Savannah region of Far North Queensland is a hidden outback oasis – Cobbold Gorge.
MoreTalaroo Hot Springs Tours
348 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
350 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.
MoreNorth West Tours
452 kmNorth West Tours specialise in small group tours around Mount Isa and beyond.
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