Top attractions in Winton, Outback Queensland
The tiny Queensland township of Winton has big offerings and even bigger Outback character.
The Australian Age of Dinosaurs
As home to the world's largest collection of Australian dinosaur fossils, this working research facility invites you to go behind the scenes in the Fossil Preparation Laboratory – the most productive in the Southern Hemisphere – where you can watch technicians unearth 95‑million‑year‑old giants like ‘Banjo’ and ‘Matilda’.
Wander through Dinosaur Canyon to see life‑sized bronze dioramas set against ancient rock formations, or witness the incredible March of the Titanosaurs, a 54m track site capturing a single moment of prehistoric life in breathtaking detail. This multi‑award‑winning museum is a must‑do for any explorer seeking the ultimate Jurassic adventure.
Stars of the silver screen
Watch a movie under the stars at the Royal Open‑Air Theatre. Built in 1918, it is one of only two open‑air theatres still operating in Australia. Settle in for a film under the night sky, complete with canvas chairs and an old‑school candy bar.
Dusty Hour with the Crack Up Sisters
Head to Winton’s Dustarena for Dusty Hour with the Crack Up Sisters, a knock‑about show filled with music, comedy and Outback storytelling in a vaudeville‑inspired interactive experience. This quirky show is a true celebration of the Outback’s larrikin character.
Waltzing Matilda Centre
Winton is the birthplace of Australia’s unofficial national anthem, and the Waltzing Matilda Centre celebrates that history through displays and interactive exhibitions. Expect immersive installations, film, music and a deep dive into the spirit of the bush.
Rangelands Rifts and Sunset Tour
For a true bucket‑list adventure, join Red Dirt Tours on their signature Rangelands Rifts and Sunset Tour. With exclusive access to private Rangelands Station, you’ll explore dramatic, hourglass‑shaped rifts carved through ancient jump‑ups. Finish the day atop their iconic lookout with wine, canapés and an unforgettable sunset.
Bladensburg National Park
Located just 20km from Winton, Bladensburg National Park is well worth the short drive for its stunning scenery of flat‑topped mesas, sandstone ranges, vast grasslands and river flats. Visit Scrammy Gorge for photo opportunities or spot wildlife at Brolga Waterhole.
Arno’s Wall
History lovers will enjoy wandering along Arno’s Wall — a quirky structure built from bottles, rocks, porcelain and memorabilia collected by local character Arno Grotjahn.
Become an Outback opal hunter
Winton and its surrounding region are famed for high‑quality opals. Keen fossickers can travel 120km to Opalton to search for opals just like on the TV show Outback Opal Hunters. Details on designated fossicking areas and permits can be found at the Visitor Information Centre inside the Waltzing Matilda Centre.
See Australia’s darkest skies
Outback Queensland is home to some of the darkest skies in the world, and Winton leads the way as Australia’s first internationally certified Dark Sky Sanctuary. Located atop a jump‑up at the Australian Age of Dinosaurs, the sanctuary offers a free year‑round viewing area or guided tours with the museum’s astronomy team.
Diamantina Heritage Truck & Machinery Museum
Take a nostalgic journey through transport history at Winton’s Heritage Truck and Machinery Museum. Explore restored heritage trucks, tractors and machinery and learn about the vehicles that helped shape life in the region.
North Gregory Hotel
The North Gregory Hotel is more than just accommodation — it’s the site where Banjo Paterson’s Waltzing Matilda was first performed in 1895. Today, the hotel is celebrated for its art‑deco architecture, comfortable rooms and quality pub meals.
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