Way Out West
in Winton

Winton, nestled in the heart of Queensland, is a treasure trove of attractions.

Renowned as the birthplace of Australia’s beloved song “Waltzing Matilda” and famous for its stunning Boulder opals at Queensland’s oldest opal field in Opalton, only adds to the adventure. History buffs will marvel at the 93 million-year-old dinosaur fossils at Lark Quarry.

For a touch of whimsy, the Winton Music Fence invites visitors to create their own tunes, while Arno’s Wall, an eccentric structure made from eclectic items 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.

Winton, nestled in the heart of Queensland, is renowned as the birthplace of Australia’s beloved song “Waltzing Matilda”. Established in 1875 and originally known as ‘Pelican Waterhole’, Winton is a treasure trove of attractions.

Discover Australia’s dinosaur story at the Australian Age of Dinosaurs Museum of Natural History, home to one of the world’s largest collections of Australian dinosaur fossils and some of the country’s most significant discoveries.

Why not try your luck fossicking for your own opals. Who knows, you could dig up a big one! But first, you’ll need to have your own basic equipment (or visit the Caretakers Cottage), a permit, a map and a sense of adventure.

The Waltzing Matilda Centre offers an immersive experience about the song and its legendary creator, Banjo Patterson.

The Dinosaur Stampede National Monument reception building, including access to the trackways, is fully wheelchair accessible. The Spinifex Walk is recommended for people of reasonable mobility as there are stairs and some uneven surfaces.

The Royal Theatre is one of only two of its kind still operating in Australia. Built in 1918 the Royal is a rare gem. It is operated by not-for-profit group, Winton Movies Inc. and is the home of extraordinary event experiences, from seeing your favourite stars on the silver screen to hosting your own business, arts or cultural event in a unique setting.

When German immigrant Arno Grotjhan dug up a valuable opal at Opalton in the 1960s, he then spent the rest of his life building Arno’s Wall. The wall is studded with old lawnmower parts, boat propellers, old machinery from businesses in Winton, vintage typewriters...

From its humble beginning, with a small number of heritage trucks, our community based volunteer organisation has dedicated itself to the preservation and presentation of Australia’s road transport heritage.

Bladensburg National Park is situated just 7km from Winton township and was once Bladensburg station, one of the original grazing properties established in Winton in the late 19th Century. The property was officially gazetted as a National Park in 1994.