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ABOUT Winton
Winton, nestled in the heart of Queensland, is renowned as the birthplace of Australia’s beloved song “Waltzing Matilda.” This iconic ballad was inspired by the tragic tale of a shearer’s fate at Combo Waterhole in 1894 and was first performed at the North Gregory Hotel on April 6, 1895, cementing Winton’s place in Australian folklore. The town’s vibrant spirit is celebrated through over 15 annual festivals and events, embodying the lively culture of its approximately 1,130 residents. Covering 53,814 square kilometres, Winton is situated 1,500 km from Brisbane and 180 km northwest of Longreach.
Established in 1875 and originally known as ‘Pelican Waterhole’, Winton is a treasure trove of attractions. The Waltzing Matilda Centre offers an immersive experience about the song and its legendary creator, Banjo Patterson. Winton is also famous for its stunning Boulder opals, available for viewing and purchase, with a visit to Opalton, Queensland’s oldest opal field, adding to the adventure. History buffs will marvel at the 93 million-year-old dinosaur fossils at Lark Quarry, where prehistoric stories come to life.
For a touch of whimsy, the Winton Music Fence, designed by percussionist Graeme Leak, invites visitors to create their own tunes, while Arno’s Wall, an eccentric structure made from eclectic items like motorbikes and crockery, showcases the town’s creative flair. Surrounded by vast Mitchell grass plains, Winton brims with bird and animal life, best seen at dawn and dusk, making it a truly captivating destination.
Places to stay near Winton
Olive Grove
3 kmOlive Grove features a collection of relaxing spaces inspired by natural elements nestled in the heart of Winton Queensland.
MoreWinton Outback Motel
4 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.
MoreNorth Gregory Hotel
4 kmThe personality of the North Gregory Hotel reflects the history and ambience of yesteryear whilst providing all the comforts of today.
MoreAustralian Hotel Winton
4 kmThere are a number of accommodation options available at the Australian Hotel Winton.
MoreRangelands Outback Camp
4 kmRangelands Outback Camp is an exclusive 6 (six) tent camp for only 12 pampered guests.
MoreAyrshire Downs, near Winton
51 kmAyrshire Downs Caravan & Camping is a property steeped in Australian history.
MoreOpalton Bush Park
102 kmOpalton Bush Park is good to go…….Winton Shire council began roadworks on the 10th April so no trouble getting there.
MoreMuddy Duck Tourist Park
120 kmSituated along the Thomson River, five kilometres from the main street of Longreach, Muddy Duck is Longreach’s newest caravan park with drive-through powered sites.
MoreGoodberry Broadwater Campground
168 kmGoodberry Hills is a 40,000 acre working cattle property 37 kilometers north east of Longreach in Central Western Queensland.
MoreLongreach Caravan Park
173 kmLocated in a quiet area, the Longreach Caravan Park is a family owned park and offers; powered and unpowered sites in shady and grassed ares.
MoreThe Staging Post – Longreach
174 kmThis boutique heritage-themed accommodation is inspired by the style of the pioneer era and by the stagecoach journeys that linked Longreach with the outside world.
MoreMitchell Grass Retreat
174 kmMitchell Grass Retreat brings a new accommodation experience to Longreach that captures the essence of the Outback.
MoreLongreach Motor Inn
174 kmWelcome to the Longreach Motor Inn & Harry’s Restaurant, located across the road from the Longreach Railway Station and 200 metres from downtown.
MoreThings to see and do near Winton
Winton Golf Club delivers a true outback golf experience, where sand greens, natural fairways, and sweeping horizons create a course full of character.
Winton Golf Club
4 km
Drop into Crackup Corner where you’ll be greeted by their ticket seller and sent on the yellow brick road of laughter and intrigue.
Crackup Corner
4 km
The Royal Theatre Winton is an iconic open-air theatre built in 1918 and is just one of two open-air theatres still operating in Australia.
The Royal Open-Air Theatre Winton
4 km
Inside the heritage listed Corfield and Fitzmaurice building awaits one of the nation’s most comprehensive displays of Australian Dinosaur fossils.
Corfield and Fitzmaurice Building
4 km
The Lilleyvale Hills are set on the edge of Winton Shire and Boulia Shire on the Kennedy Developmental Road.
Cawnpore Lookout and Lilleyvale Hills
4 km
The Waltzing Matilda Centre is a museum so steeped in Australiana that the architecture itself references the landscape and history of the local region.
Waltzing Matilda Centre
4 km
Bladensburg National Park is a large park protecting Mitchell Grass Downs and Channel Country.
Bladensburg National Park
17 km
The Australian Age of Dinosaurs Museum of Natural History is home to the world’s largest collection of Australian dinosaur fossils.
Australian Age of Dinosaurs
21 km
If you love a bit of history then visit the The Historic Opalton walking tracks.
Opalton Historic Walking Tracks
103 km
Longreach Golf Club offers a genuine outback golfing experience where red dirt, blue skies, and warm hospitality come together.
Longreach Golf Club
150 km
While at Winton why not try these Tours
Red Dirt Tours Pty Ltd
4 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
4 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
120 kmExplore Outback Queensland and beyond with Outback Aussie Tours, a multi-award winning touring company and Savannah Guides accredited operator.
MoreOutback Pioneers
174 kmOutback Pioneers’ award-winning outback tours and experiences, based in Longreach, is all about holidays and experiences that bring the pioneer past to life.
MoreOutback Aussie Tours – Day Tours
174 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
174 kmThe Outback Rail Adventure is Outback Aussie Tours’ newest tourism experience reconnecting our visitors with the romance of rail.
MoreQueensland Helicopters
175 kmQueensland Helicopters is a family owned business that prides itself on customer service and safety.
MoreCobbold Gorge Tours
398 kmDeep in the heart of the Gulf Savannah region of Far North Queensland is a hidden outback oasis – Cobbold Gorge.
MoreNorth West Tours
410 kmNorth West Tours specialise in small group tours around Mount Isa and beyond.
MoreTalaroo Hot Springs Tours
481 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.
MoreEromanga Natural History Museum
492 kmThe Eromanga Natural History Museum is committed to discovering, conserving and showcasing the fossil, natural and cultural heritage from the prehistoric and modern-day environments.
MoreDiscovery Experiences – Undara
492 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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