experience WINTON

Dinosaur Capital of Australia, home of & ’s Boulder Opal

www.experiencewinton.com.au Welcome to WINTON SHIRE

Winton is located in Central Western Queensland Winton is known as the home of Waltzing Matilda, with A B on the , 180 kilometres (Banjo) Paterson writing our national song in 1895, whilst northwest of Longreach and 472 kilometres south- visiting Dagworth Station. Legend has it that the first public east of . Winton is approximately 1,500 performance of Waltzing Matilda happened at Winton’s kilometres from ; covering 53,935 square North Gregory Hotel on 6th April, 1895. kilometres and boasting a population of around Twenty-five years later, Winton became the birthplace of the 1,600 people. Home to diverse landscapes, with Queensland and Aerial Service (QANTAS), rolling Mitchell Grass Downs suddenly interrupted registered as a company in Winton on 16th November, by mesa formations, starkly beautiful red earth and 1920. This was followed by its first Board Meeting in spinifex country, and , undulating 1921, held on the 10th February at the Winton Club. Later plains as far as the eye can see with a myriad of dry in 1921, the Winton Shire Council became the first local channels, waiting for the wet season. authority in Australia to support Commercial Aviation after Winton has a rich history with links to the Great Shearers’ subsidising by half the cost of establishing a landing field Strike, Waltzing Matilda and Qantas, but today the town in Winton, to the sum of £20. The local expression is that is almost as well known for something far more ancient… QANTAS was conceived in Cloncurry, born in Winton and dinosaurs. grew up in Longreach! When the area was settled in the late 19th Century, the region’s low annual rainfall made The first official dinosaur discovery in Winton Shire was it ideal for sheep, and up to 1.5 million sheep have been made in 1962, on Cork Station – a fossilised footprint, grazed during past good seasons. In recent times, graziers with the site later revealing a stampede with over 3,300 have increasingly shifted from wool production to beef footprints. Later discoveries were the then largest dinosaur production. The opal mining industry also flourishes in found in Australia, a 20-30 ton Sauropod, nicknamed ‘Elliot’, Winton, and has for more than a century. Some of the best discovered on a property outside Winton in 1999, and his boulder opal has been found from claims within the Winton friends, more Sauropods of the group called Titanosaurs Shire. (the largest dinosaurs to walk the earth) in varying sizes and types – and ‘Banjo’, Australia’s largest known carnivorous dinosaur.

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Towns of Winton Shire 03 Getting to Winton 15

Festivals & Special Events 04 Climate & Water 16

Winton Dinosaur Capital of Australia 05 Winton Two Day Self-Drive Experience 17

Things to see & do around town 06 Services Directory 18

Things to see & do around the Region 11 Getting Around Winton 20

Special Interest Activities 13 Towns of WINTON SHIRE

Winton Latitude: 22° 22’ 54.66” S Longitude: 143° 02’ 32.66” E Altitude: 187m Population: 980 Winton is located on the Matilda Highway, between Longreach and and is the gateway to Australia’s Dinosaur Trail and the Way. Winton town is the Shire administration centre and is known for friendly hospitality and big smiles. The town boasts a selection of good affordable accommodation, caravan parks, great food outlets, Searle’s Outback Store, various retail outlets and general stores for all your travelling needs. Get involved in the local atmosphere during one of Winton’s many events, including Easter in the Outback, Waltzing Matilda Day, 'Pelican Waterhole' feature, Eldersie St, Winton Diamantina Campdraft, Turf Club Races, Drag Racing, Opal Trade Show, Camel Races, Rodeos and the Outback Festival (bi-annually) to name just a few.

Corfield Railway Siding, circa 1900

Entrance to Opalton Middleton Hotel

Opalton Corfield Middleton Latitude: 23º 14’ 53.23” S Latitude: 21º 42’ 50.51” S Latitude: 22º 21’ 4.86” S Longitude: 142º 45’ 39” E Longitude: 143º 22’ 29.34” E Longitude: 141º 33’ 6.11” E Altitude: 246m Altitude: 257m Altitude: 192m Population: 25 Population: 10 Population: 3 Home of Queensland’s Boulder Opal, Corfield is a tiny town located 90 kilometres Located 164 kilometres along the Winton- Opalton lies 123 kilometres north of Winton on the road to Hughenden. Boulia Road, Middleton made history in 1862, south-west of Winton. when the first white men, McKinlay and his The town can be identified only by the search party for Burke and Wills, entered the Opal was first discovered here by small cluster of buildings on the rolling area. In fact, Middleton’s name is derived from George Cragg in 1888 and the first mine Mitchell grass downs. Once a busy railway this search party, after a creek named for the was worked in 1894. By the end of the siding, Corfield is now known for the annual man second in charge—Middleton. 19th Century there was a bustling town ‘Corfield Cup’ race meeting, when the township of 600 and Opalton became population explodes with people visiting Middleton later became the site of the known for the enormous quantity and from near and far. Middleton Hotel in 1876, and was a Cobb & quality of its opal. Notably, in 1899 the Co. changing station until the service ceased Contact the Visitor Information Centre for largest piece of opal ever recorded was in 1915. The small town that grew up around the date and dig out your best hat, for a real mined from Opalton, a pipe opal that the Hotel has since disappeared, leaving the Outback races experience! measured more than three metres long. Middleton Hotel with the distinction of being one of the most isolated pubs in Queensland. Try your luck fossicking for your own opal in the public fossicking area. You can still stop off for a drink at the There are camping facilities at the Middleton Hotel, and with a spectacular Opalton bush park. scenic drive to Middleton, and Cawnpore Lookout, you won’t be disappointed.

experience WINTON 03 Festivals & SPECIAL EVENTS

JANUARY JUNE OCTOBER Australia Day Winton Show Middleton Bike Gymkhana Winton Auto Spectacular Relay 4 Life FEBRUARY Vision Splendid Outback Outback Oktober Fest Bull sale Film Festival Winton Club’s Chinese New Year NOVEMBER JULY St Patrick’s Parish Fete MARCH Opal Expo and Design Awards Generation Next Regional Youth Exhibition Winton Camel Races APRIL DECEMBER Easter in the Outback AUGUST Christmas Street Party Waltzing Matilda Day Corfield acesR and Carols by Candlelight ANZAC Day Golf Competition North Gregory Turf Club Races Diamantina Golf Championship The Outback Regional Gallery and Gallery Foyer houses new exhibitions every six to eight weeks with an MAY SEPTEMBER official opening night. Junior Bush Poetry Dinosaur Discovery Week Winton Sunday Markets are held Diamantina Campdraft North Gregory Turf Club Races on the third Sunday of each month Bull Sale BHP Billiton Cannington April – December. Waltzing Matilda Photographic Tower Hill Races Please contact the Winton Visitor Competition & Exhibition Information Centre to confirm North Gregory Turf Club Races Outback Festival event dates. The John Villiers Waltzing Matilda (odd year biennially) P 1300 665 115 or Outback Art Show [email protected] Truckies Reunion E W www.experiencewinton.com.au Winton Show Ball (odd year biennially) or find us on Facebook.

Winton Outback Festival Dunny Derby Eyes Wide Open Images

04 Australian Age of Dinosaurs Dinosaur Stampede at Lark Quarry Home of the world’s largest collection of Australian dinosaur Conservation Park fossils and the most productive fossil preparation laboratory Travel back in time 95 million years with a visit to the in the Southern hemisphere! Meet famous Australian Dinosaur Stampede at Lark Quarry Conservation Park. Over dinosaurs including ‘Banjo’ (Australovenator wintonensis), 3,300 stampeding footprints immortalised in stone mark the most complete Australian carnivorous dinosaur ever the site of the only known dinosaur stampede on the planet. discovered and many giant plant-eating Sauropods. In a remarkable piece of scientific detective work, scientists The Museum is located on top of an ancient mesa called from the Queensland Museum have pieced together a ‘The Jump-Up’ with huge rocky outcrops, cliffs, canyons dramatic tale of hunter and hunted from the footprints left and spectacular views. Getting there is easy. The Museum behind. is located just 13 km south of Winton on the Landsborough Protected in an award-winning, ecologically-sustainable Highway and then 12km further on an unsealed road. complex, the Dinosaur Stampede is open twelve months of Guided tours of the dinosaur collection and fossil preparation the year. Interpretive tours of the Stampede operate three laboratory run hourly from 9am with the last laboratory times daily, exploring the history of the Stampede from tour at 3pm and the last collection tour at 4pm. Enjoy the creation to discovery and display. The Dinosaur Stampede is dinosaur-themed gift shop, café serving snacks, drinks and located at Lark Quarry Conservation Park, just 110km south- ice-creams, and two walking tracks. west of Winton, Queensland. Site open from 8.30am to 5.00pm daily from April to So what are you waiting for – make tracks to the Dinosaur September; closed Sundays from October to March, Stampede at Lark Quarry Conservation Park! Christmas Day and Boxing Day Open 7 days - Tour times 10.00am, 12noon, 2.00pm FOR MORE INFORMATION 60km sealed and 50km unsealed General Enquires 07 4657 0078 Cash facility only Group Bookings 07 4657 0712 Pack light refreshments Prep-A-Dino 07 4657 0079 including water E [email protected] The Dinosaur Stampede Trackways and tours will be closed www.australianageofdinosaurs.com for refurbishment from 15 December 2014 until 1 April 2015 Check with the Winton Visitor Information Centre for tour times and road conditions before departing Winton

Dinosaur Stampede building and Dinosaur Stampede

Australian Dinosaur Fossils

Australian Age of Dinosaurs Reception Building Dinosaur Stampede at Lark Quarry Conservation Park

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Corfield & Fitzmaurice Building Royal Open Air Theatre Come inside the Corfield & Fitzmaurice Heritage Listed & Opal Walk Building, one of Australia’s most perfectly preserved old Home of Vision Splendid Outback Film Festival style general stores. Built in 1918, purchased by the Evert family in 1938, the Purchase a ticket to see the display and have a Royal Theatre is now a working museum! browse through Combo Crafts before continuing on your visit in Winton. The Theatre Museum can be viewed during the daytime as part of the Opal Walk tour, giving you an insight into the • Combo Crafts boulder opal industry founded within the Winton opal basin, • Life-size diorama of the 95 million year old Dinosaur as well as the history of the Theatre. You also have the Stampede at Lark Quarry Conservation Park opportunity to preview the Royal Open Air Theatre, home of World’s Largest Deck Chair. • Wool industry display The Royal Open Air Theatre Nostalgia Night runs every • Opalton and opal mining display Wednesday night from April to September. The Theatre is one of only two of its kind still operating in Australia. • General Store heritage display Immerse yourself in ‘memories of yester-year’ with the old Elderslie St, Winton time slides and black and white film shorts. Come along and watch the show, sitting in old canvas seats, under the stars. FOR MORE INFORMATION P 07 4657 1486 Elderslie St, Winton AH 07 4657 1310 FOR MORE INFORMATION Winton Visitor Information Centre. P 1300 665 115 E [email protected]

Corfield & Fitzmaurice Building

Nostalgic Night at the Royal Open Air Theatre

Royal Open Air Theatre & Opal Walk

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Waltzing Matilda Centre The North Gregory As the only museum in the world dedicated to a song, the The heart of Winton’s history centre is Winton’s one-stop-shop for visitors! Make it your The North Gregory Hotel is more than just a hotel, it is a part first stop in Winton and pull up a stump by the water’s edge, of many significant moments in our history and an attraction in the ‘Billabong Theatrette’ where the ghost tells his side of itself, and a must see in your ultimate outback Queensland the story of Waltzing Matilda. experience. Along with many more historical events and Learn the truth, myth and romance behind Australia’s characters, the famous North Gregory Hotel is best known favourite song in the interactive ‘Home of the Legends’ as the location for the first live performance of Australia’s room. Explore the fascinating timeline of Winton’s history in honorary national anthem, Banjo Paterson’s Waltzing the Qantilda Museum. Matilda in 1895. Come and see this beautiful hotel of yesteryear in the heart Visit the Outback Regional Gallery, offering new exhibitions of Winton and enjoy all it has to offer. every six to eight weeks. Choose a gift in the ‘Station Store’ or dine or snack in air-conditioned comfort in the • 29 hotel rooms, 27 with ensuites, all air conditioned, art Coolibah Café with free WIFI.’ Self-guided tours allow you to deco style, many with access to a communal balcony experience this multi-award winning attraction at your own • Daphne Mayo Dining Room open for dinner daily pace. New for 2015!! Guided Tours of the centre departing • The Musical Fence Café open daily for breakfast, lunch morning and afternoon. and snacks in between • Horseshoe Bar and Banjo’s Beer Garden open for counter Open 7 days from 9.00am, with reduced hours on public lunches, dinners and refreshments daily holidays and weekends from October to March. Closed • TAB, Keno, Pokies, jukebox and pool table Christmas, Boxing and New Year’s Day. • Christina’s Lounge Room High Tea and entertainment by local pianist (on certain days) FOR MORE INFORMATION • Laundromat, bottle shop, private cinema, hairdresser and P 07 4657 1466 masseuse E [email protected] • Van parking behind the hotel www.matildacentre.com.au • Complimentary Wi-fi and off street car parking • Groups, functions and events our specialty

BOOK NOW P 07 4657 0647 F 07 4657 0643 E [email protected] 67 Elderslie Street, Winton 4735 Book online for the best available rate Billabong Scene in the Waltzing Matilda Centre www.northgregoryhotel.com

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Arno’s Wall Willie Mar Heritage Site Arno’s Wall is located in Arno’s Park off Vindex Street. Take a self guided walk through possibly the last working Chinese market garden in Queensland, established in 1923 by The wall reaches two metres high and extends for over Willie Mar Snr, to provide fresh fruit and vegetables to local seventy metres. It is constructed from concrete and rock residents, and continued by his son Willie Mar Jnr, until flood brought in from Arno’s opal mine at Opalton and is studded devastated the garden in 2000. with old lawnmower parts, boat propellers, old machinery from businesses in Winton, vintage typewriters, even a couple Experience the authenticity of early Chinese history in western of complete motorbikes. Queensland. View remnants of the traditional pond watering system, and the collection of homemade rooster cages and In fact everything imaginable...Including the kitchen sink! garden tools, while enjoying the memories of the past in this rare and significant historical site.

Arno’s Wall

Willie Mar Heritage Site

Willie Mar

Winton Town Cemetery There are two main sections to the Winton Town Cemetery. The Winton Historic Cemetery was established in around 1876, with records starting around 17th June 1881. There are in excess of 150 burials in unmarked graves. In 1929, a special area was allocated for the interment of ex- servicemen and women, with the first burial taking place on June 7th, 1929. The Lawn Cemetery was established in 2002, with the first burial taking place on November 22nd of that year. The Winton Town Cemetery is situated in Cork Street at the western end of town. For a self-guided walking tour of the Cemetery, pick up a guide from the Visitor Information Centre.

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Musical Fence Winton’s Diamantina Heritage Truck On 20th July 2003 local and visiting artists gathered in & Machinery Museum Winton to perform in a truly unique composition. The world Take a nostalgic trip into Australia’s history at Winton’s premiere of The Musical Fence. Diamantina Heritage Truck and Machinery Museum. The Musical Fence, designed by percussionist and The Museum is a community-based, volunteer-managed composer Graeme Leak, is a wire fence that can be played organisation dedicated to the preservation and presentation of as a musical instrument and it is the first permanent musical Australia’s unique road transport heritage. fence installation in the world. Become engrossed in the unique collection of workhorses from The Musical Fence is situated behind Winton’s Diamantina yesteryear. If you’re a certain generation, you might even relive Heritage Truck and Machinery Museum on the Winton – your own transport experiences! Hughenden road. It is free to use and is publicly accessible Highlights of the collection are: Legendary lady truckie at any time. Toots Holzheimer - M A N Truck, 1899 Winton Pheaton, 1890 So what are you waiting for? Grab a stick and head on down Ruston Stationary Steam Engine, 1934 Dodge Fargo, Leyland, to make some music at the world’s first Musical Fence! International, Mack and Chevrolet trucks all presented in pristine condition. For every visitor there’s a history lesson, so make sure you take-in the ‘Life on the Road’ Story Board exhibition of the early trailblazing truckies, or make a purchase from the wide selection of merchandise. The museum is situated just over the rail line on the Winton to Hughenden road. Open daily from 8am to 5pm.

FOR MORE INFORMATION M 0429 806 140 (Secretary) E [email protected] www.wintontruckmuseum.com

Musical Fence

Toots Truck

Musical Fence

1899 Winton Phaeton

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Winton Parks & Gardens Attractions Winton has a number of parks and gardens to enjoy: Pass • Arno’s Park – situated on the south side of Vindex St between The Winton Attractions Oondooroo St and Werna St. This park is adjoining Arno’s Wall, Pass lets visitors sample one of Winton’s quirky attractions. However, there are no the best of Winton’s Attractions whilst stretching the holiday facilities available. cash just that bit further; the Pass offers 15% discount off • Barry Wilson Memorial Park – situated on the northern side of each of the paying attractions entry fee. Elderslie St between Oondooroo St and Manuka St (beside the There are two levels: Silver and Gold. Winton Memorial Swimming Pool). Facilities include picnic tables • The Silver Pass grants the ticket holder entry into and BBQs. the Waltzing Matilda Centre, Corfield & Fitzmaurice • Gordon Kennedy Memorial Park – situated on the south-east Building and the Royal Open Air Theatre Museum and corner, at the junction of Manifold St and Chirnside St. Opal Walk. Facilities include a picnic table. • The Gold Pass grants the holder entry into all of the • Hollow Log Park – situated on the northern side of Vindex St attractions on the Silver Pass, plus attend the tours at between Oondooroo St and Manuka St. Facilities include picnic the Australian Age of Dinosaurs and Natural History tables, BBQs, children’s playground, public toilets and showers Museum and the Dinosaur Stampede at Lark Quarry (cold water only). Conservation Park. • Patricia Bucknell Memorial Park – situated on the corner of Vindex The Winton Attractions Pass is available to purchase at the St and Werna St (beside the Council Chambers). Facilities include attractions listed on the Pass. picnic table, children’s playground and public toilets. www.experiencewinton.com.au • Traveller’s Rest Park – situated at the west junction of Riley St and Elderslie St (on the left just before you leave town heading to Australia’s Boulia). Facilities include a picnic table. Dinosaur Trail Recreation Facilities Australia’s Dinosaur Trail is an exciting adventure • Eric Lenton Memorial Recreation Grounds – situated at the travelling across western end of Vindex St. The Grounds incorporate a football field, Queensland’s Outback. The trail leads you to the townships tennis courts and gym facilities. There are weekly social tennis of Winton, Hughenden and Richmond all rich in world class meets, and the gym is open several days a week. Local Central fossils. A journey along the Dinosaur Trail offers visitors a range West Rugby League matches are held April through September. of unique experiences unlike any other in Australia, let alone • Skate Park – situated on the south-west corner of Vindex St and the world. Fraser St. Open 24 hours. Facilities include picnic table. The Dinopass is a discounted ticket which entitles the • Winton Bowls Club – situated on the northern side of Elderslie St bearer entry to the attractions comprising Australia’s between Werna St and Sesbania St. Social games are held several Dinosaur Trail. times a week. Two levels are available; the Extended Dino Pass provides • Winton Golf Club – situated at the western end of Vindex St. entry into all four (4) of the attractions - Dinosaur Stampede Competition Golf is held once a week on Sundays and social at Lark Quarry Conservation Park, Australian Age of golfers most welcome to attend. The Diamantina Open Golf Dinosaurs Museum both in the Winton Shire, Flinders Championships are held annually. Discover Centre in Hughenden and the Kronosaurus Korner • Winton Memorial Swimming Pool – situated on the northern in Richmond. side of Elderslie St between Oondooroo St and Manuka St. Open www.australiasdinosaurtrail.com September to April. Single and family passes are available and can be • Winton Squash Courts – situated just behind the Swimming Pool on purchased from each of the attractions listed on the Pass, Elderslie St. The Courts are available for hire several days a week. as well as the Waltzing Matilda Centre in Winton. Check with the Winton Visitor Information Centre for availability, opening hours and/or event times.

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Bladensburg National Park Combo Waterhole Facilities: Toilets Conservation Park Things to Do: Bush camping (self sufficient), nature study, Combo Waterhole is 132km northwest of Winton, scenic four wheel driving, bird watching, swimming and picnicking. approximately 5km off the Landsborough Highway on an unsealed road. It is believed by some to be the Bladensburg National Park is situated just 7km from Winton setting for the story of Waltzing Matilda, or at least township and was once Bladensburg Station, one of the part of the inspiration. Once part of Dagworth Station, original grazing properties established in Winton in the late the series of waterholes now make up the 49ha 19th Century. The property was officially gazetted as a National Conservation Park. Park in 1994, and now offers the public a snapshot of station history at the old Homestead and surrounding buildings The unique flagstone overshots were built by Chinese and Shearing Shed, as well as a concentrated and beautiful labour to help the Cobb & Co coaches that serviced collection of Winton’s landscapes and myriad wildlife. the region, and the shady picnicking spots were The Park conserves approximately 85,000ha of Mitchell and popular with stagecoach passengers and Dagworth Flinders grass downs and Channel Country, flat topped mesas, residents, as they remain popular today with locals plateaus and residual sandstone ranges provide a beautiful and visitors alike. backdrop. Visitors are welcome to camp at Bough Shed Hole, a The turnoff to Combo Waterhole is well marked on popular swimming spot, or stop off for a picnic lunch at Engine the Highway. The Conservation Park is accessible via Hole. Bough Shed Hole is equipped with bush toilets. conventional vehicle, although 4WD is recommended, For points of interest throughout the National Park, visitors and vehicles are not permitted beyond the car can pick up a brochure and travel the Route of the River Gum, park. Please ensure to check road conditions with delving further into the history of the area, or go to Queensland Parks and Wildlife or the Winton Visitor Scrammy Gorge. Information Centre before visiting the park. Bladensburg National Park is accessible via partially unsealed road. Please ensure to check road conditions with Queensland Parks and Wildlife or the Winton Visitor Information Centre before visiting the park.

FOR MORE INFORMATION Information Centre based in the former Bladensburg Homestead. P 07 4657 1192

Bladensburg National Park

Combo Waterhole

experience WINTON 11 Cawnpore Lookout & Lilleyvale Hills Self-Drive Adventures The Lilleyvale Hills are set on the edge of Winton Shire and Follow our self-guided drive routes to discover some of our many Boulia Shire on the Kennedy Developmental Road. The Lookout unique natural and historical features. is approximately 51 kilometres west of Middleton. Spectacular • Take the road less travelled to Old Cork Station and panoramic views of the surrounding Hills can be seen from here. Diamantina National Park, on the Pioneer Trail and The Lookout is well sign-posted and is well-worth the stop on the Road way through. • Discover the delights of Bladensburg National Park and The view of the Lilleyvale Hills from Cawnpore Lookout is the high surrounding area via the Route of the River Gum point on the drive between Winton to Boulia, already one of the • Travel back in time 95 million years, following the Dino Drive most spectacular scenic drives in Queensland. The road winds its to the prehistoric footprints of Dinosaur Stampede at Lark way through Jump Up and Channel Country and Mitchell Grass Quarry Conservation Park Downs, which highlights the diversity of landscapes in the heart of Queensland. • Try your luck at Opalton, Queensland’s capital of Boulder Opal, and fossick for your very own opal! • Experience the scenery and history of the 9 Pillars of Cobb & Cawnpore Lookout Co, Winton to Boulia loop drive. Call in to the Winton Visitor Information Centre to pick up your brochure and check on road conditions.

Skull Hole, Bladensberg National Park

Lark Quarry Conservation Park Lark Quarry Conservation Park is not just home to the Dinosaur Pelican Waterhole Stampede, it is also a beautiful natural attraction in its own right. The Conservation Park is situated in the midst of red earth and Pelican Waterhole was the original name of the settlement of spinifex country, a landscape of mesas (Jump Ups), gullies and Winton, which was situated about one and a half kilometres steep escarpments. The dominant vegetation is spinifex grass, with from Winton. It consisted mostly of a tent city with only a lancewood and Normanton box. few buildings. After being flooded out in 1876, a man named Robert Allen shifted his store to the current location There is a 500m loop walking track around the Dinosaur Stampede of the National Australia Bank, to avoid future flooding. National Monument Building, interpreting the local environment via a reusable flyer and signposts along the way. The lookout on the There are still remnants of the previous settlement at the jump up behind the Trackways building, offers views of the Mitchell site of Pelican Waterhole. Heading west out of Winton, the grass plains rolling away to the west and Coolibah trees growing turn off is located approximately one kilometre on the left. along the watercourses. Further to the west is the Diamantina River Follow the two kilometre dirt track through to the settlement and the channel country – a vast, flat plain crisscrossed by braided remnants, where a memorial cairn stands, or go further to watercourses, many of which join during floods. Pelican Waterhole itself, for which the original settlement was named. A hiking track is also under development.

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Leisure opportunities abound. Winton’s Royal Open Air Long Waterhole Theatre, built in 1938, screens nostalgic picture shows Things to Do: Bush camping (self sufficient), fishing, nature (Wednesday nights from April to September). study, bird watching and picnicking. Several local stores sell or rent DVDs and there is a local Long Waterhole is located 2km south west of Winton. It is library, which also has Internet facilities. man made and is a popular camping and picnic spot, also Squash courts, tennis courts, skate park, walking track and great for bird watching and fishing. A bike track designed for lawn bowls are available or try your hand at golf on a sand motorbikes runs beside the waterhole. green. Cool down at the Winton Memorial pool operating from September to April. Conn Waterhole Things to Do: Fishing, bird watching and picnicking. Winton Shire Council operates the Shire Hall, which occasionally features local productions and visiting artists. The Conn Waterhole turnoff is on the Boulia Road, approximately 60km from Winton. The Waterhole is a further Winton Creative Arts and QLD Arts Council host and sponsor a 8km track, which goes to a pretty picnic spot. The first settler variety of activities for handicraft enthusiasts and the artistic. at Winton had originally intended to establish his trading post at Conn Waterhole, but chose Pelican Waterhole as a location Fishing & Camping less prone to flooding (later moving to Winton’s present site). There are several great locations in Winton Shire to fish Mistake Creek and camp. Things to Do: Fishing, bird watching and picnicking. Old Cork Station Historic Homestead Approximately 3km south of Winton. The Cragg Family Bridge at Mistake Creek is named to honour this pioneering family Things to Do: Bush camping (self sufficient), who lived here until the 1950s. It is a good picnic and fishing fishing, nature study, scenic four wheel driving, area and yellowbelly are often caught in the creek. bird watching, swimming and picnicking. Old Cork is located about 126km south west of Winton on the banks of the Diamantina River. The Old Cork Station Old Cork Station Historic Homestead Historic Homestead is a vintage sandstone homestead of one of the original properties in the Winton Shire. The Homestead now lies in ruins, and interpretive panels at the site provide information about the history of the Homestead and surrounding station. It is situated near a permanent waterhole. Kick back by the water’s edge, wet a line and maybe catch a yellowbelly or black bream.

Long Waterhole at Sunset

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Opal Fossicking Tours Opalton, Queensland’s Capital of Boulder Opal, offers There are several tour companies that operate the opportunity to fossick for opals. Fossickers need to in and around Winton. be self-sufficient and provide all necessary equipment. A map of the designated fossicking area is available from Tours departing from Winton the Winton Visitor Information Centre. Matilda Country Tours Opal fossicking, like all other gem fossicking, requires Operates daily half day tours to the Dinosaur Stampede at a fossicking permit. These are available for a very Lark Quarry Conservation Park; departing from Winton at reasonable price from the Department of Mines or from 8.00am. And daily afternoon short tours to the Australian the Winton Visitor Information Centre. Age of Dinosaurs - April to September. Tours may operate by arrangement at other times of the year. All tours operate Birdwatching with a minimum of four people. There are many great birdwatching opportunities in P 07 4657 1607 Winton Shire, both close to town and further afield. www.matildacountrytouristpark.com These include Long Waterhole, Pelican Waterhole, Bladensburg National Park, Lark Quarry Conservation Winton tours departing from Longreach Park and Opalton, among others. Winton Shire has Kinnon & Co Winton Day Tour – ex Longreach many bird species, including Red-kneed Dotterels, Enjoy a day exploring the history of Winton. Visit the Nankeen Night Herons, Little Grassbirds, White- Australian Age of Dinosaurs Museum for a guided tour of the plumed Honeyeaters, Painted Finches, Spinifex Collection Room and Laboratory then wander at your leisure Pigeons, Rufous-crowned Emu-wrens, Grey Falcon through the Waltzing Matilda Centre and learn the story and many others. behind the song. Afterwards take in a Heritage town tour of A list of birds and bird watching locations can be Winton before heading back to Longreach. Lunch included. supplied by visiting the Winton Visitor Information Book online at www.kinnonandco.com.au Centre or the Experience Winton website. or phone 07 4658 1776

Outback Aussie Tours Join our Winton Dinosaur Matilda Tour for a day rich in Australian culture and heritage. Our Savannah Guides bring the region to life as you take in the Australian Age of Dinosaurs Museum, the Waltzing Matilda Centre, Musical Fence and explore the town. Departs from Longreach twice a week and includes lunch and morning tea. Explore more of Winton, including the Dinosaur Stampede, on our multi day tours. Book online at www.outbackaussietours.com.au or phone 1300 78 78 90

Boulder Opal from Opalton

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There are so many ways to get to Winton - regardless of Trails, Highways & Byways whether you want to take the wheel, or sit back and enjoy the ride. Winton is fully accessible via bitumen roads, or for the off-road enthusiasts there are still plenty of unsealed and 4x4 drives to explore. Australia’s Dinosaur Trail

Don’t forget when travelling in the Outback to take care One hundred million years ago, parts of the Queensland and always carry plenty of water with you. The main town Outback lay under ancient inland seas alive with marine of Winton has Next G (Telstra blue tick regional) reception reptiles, while prehistoric creatures roamed the land. only, and outlying areas in the Shire do not have mobile Now you can follow Australia’s Dinosaur Trail linking phone reception at all, except via satellite. Winton, Hughenden and Richmond where some of the world’s most amazing fossils are still being found. Rail Visit www.australiasdinosaurtrail.com Queensland Rail, Travel Train, operates Spirit of the Outback rail services twice-weekly to and from Brisbane to Longreach. There is a rail coach link to Winton – so you can Dig the Tropic book your entire trip to Winton on Travel Train. Take a geo journey back to Gondwanaland, when Australia Air was part of a colossal southern continent crawling with Regional Express (REX) services Winton. There are flights extraordinary creatures. As the earth shifted in a gradual, on Tuesday and Thursday into Winton, on a loop departing sensational, evolution of the land, Queensland edged from Townsville, which connect with Qantas Link flights in closer to its current position along the Tropic of Capricorn. Longreach. Please be aware when flying in to Winton that Dig the Tropic showcases the results of an incredible the Airport is located 5km from the town, so be sure to geo journey that has seen species irradiated, sceneries organise an airport pick up. transformed, and time buried in layers and folds. Winton does not currently have a taxi service, so ask at Visit www.digthetropic.com.au your accommodation provider if they would be willing to provide a pick up service. An alternative to flying directly into Winton is to take the daily Qantas Link flight from Brisbane to Longreach, where there Matilda Highway are hire cars available through Avis and Budget. Stretching more than 1700 kilometres from Bourke to Karumba on the Gulf of Carpentaria, the Bus Matilda Highway is custom-made for travellers Daily Greyhound coach services operate from Brisbane to keen for a taste of the Outback, its unique heritage, Mt Isa and Mt Isa to Brisbane, stopping in Winton for their legendary hospitality and friendliness. meal break. Paradise Coaches operate services between Rockhampton and Longreach twice a week. Visit www.outbackholidays.info/getting_around/ highways-&-byways/matilda-highway.cfm

The Outback Way

The is the world’s longest shortcut and extends 2,750km from Winton, Queensland via to Laverton, . As a self-drive route it passes through central Australia’s deserts, Uluru, the Olga’s, and a host of fascinating places of interest. Visit www.outbackway.org.au Winton Airport

experience WINTON 15 Climate AND WATER

Water Winton is famous for its town water supply, which Climate thrusts its way to the earth’s surface from four bores, Winton is in a temperate arid zone. Rain falls on an average all around 1.2 kilometres deep, emerging at a of 39.6 days and an average of 400mm per year, with 189 temperature of 83˚C, cooled to 44°C before being clear days. Winton is subject to the northern monsoonal reticulated into the town supply. Most of the towns season, with the majority of rain falling in January and and properties of the area plumb the Great Artesian February each year. Basin as their main water source. The Shire has one of the hottest artesian bores in Australia at Castle Hill Station, 100 kilometres west Temperature & Rainfall of town. It is over 1.3 kilometres deep with a temperature of 99˚C. SUMMER WINTER (October – (April – When you turn on a tap you might notice a strong odour March) September) ANNUAL which permeates with the water flow. Because our Min Temp. 5.6˚C -1.7˚C -1.7˚C water comes directly from the Great Artesian Basin, it is rich in minerals and hydrogen sulphide gas comes with Max Temp. 46.8˚C 40.2˚C 46.8˚C the water. Once the gas is allowed to escape, either by Average letting it stand or boiling it, it is magnificent. 21.5˚C 11.7˚C 16.6˚C Min Temp. The water is considered to be very pure and once you Average have tried it you will think it should be bottled! 36.5˚C 23.7˚C 32.1˚C Max Temp.

Average Monthly 53.5mm 15.2mm 412.3mm Rainfall

Hill Formation, Boulia Rd

Cooling Pond

16 Winton TWO DAY SELF-DRIVE EXPERIENCE

DAY ONE DAY TWO 9.00am – 2.45pm 8.45am Australian Age of Dinosaurs Museum - see a real dinosaur laboratory in action Dinosaur Stampede at Lark Quarry Conservation Park – 12.00pm and meet our prehistoric giants, including - the world’s only recorded evidence of a ‘Banjo’ - Australia’s most significant and dinosaur stampede, with 3,300 footprints. complete carnivorous dinosaur. Located On-site guided tours at 10am, 12noon, 2pm only. 24km south-east of Winton. Located 110km south-west of Winton.

2.45pm 12.00pm – 2.45pm

Corfield & Fitzmaurice Building Waltzing Matilda Centre - the only - including Combo Crafts, museum in the world dedicated to Dinosaur Diorama, the Opalton a song; incorporating the Billabong display and the history of Theatrette, Home of the Legend Winton’s first General Store. Room, Outback Regional Gallery and Qantilda Museum. 3.45pm 2.45pm Royal Open Air Theatre Museum Arno’s Wall - reaching two metres high & Opal Walk - a glimpse of an and extending for at least 70 metres, this opal mine leading out to the wall is constructed from concrete rock Open Air Theatre; old movie and studded with rustic memorabilia – equipment, slides, posters and including the kitchen sink! the World’s Largest Deck Chair.

4.30pm 3.15pm

Elderslie Street Walk Diamantina Heritage Truck and Machinery Museum - replica of the Pelican Waterhole, - take a trip into transport history and view fully- Qantas Cairn, Waltzing Matilda restored heritage trucks, tractors and machinery. Centenary Sculpture, Nadjayamba Memorial Cairn and Searle’s Outback Store. 4.30pm Play a tune on the Musical Fence 5.30pm - a wire fence strung so it can be played as a musical instrument and accompanied by a junk-yard band.

- take a self-guided walk 7.45pm Royal Open Air Theatre Nostalgia Night through what was possibly – 9.00pm - memories of yesteryear sitting in old the last working Chinese canvas seats under the stars. Check with market garden in Queensland. Information Centre for screening times.

Winton Visitor Information Centre Waltzing Matilda Centre 50 Elderslie Street, Winton QLD Download our brochure at 1300 665 115 | [email protected] www.experiencewinton.com.au

experience WINTON 17 Services DIRECTORY

Emergency Services Accommodation Banking Services

Anglicare in the Shire Commonwealth Bank 91 Elderslie St 4657 2680 (Post Office Agent) Corfield (Free, unpowered Ambulance caravan & camping sites) 58 Elderslie St 4657 1547 cnr Werna & Cork St 000 Corfield National Australia Bank 61 Elderslie St 4657 2100 Careforce Middleton Hilton (Free, unpowered 75 Elderslie St 4657 2680 caravan & camping sites) Westpac In-store Bank Doctor’s Surgery Middleton (Waltzing Matilda Centre) Blomfield St 4657 1337 57 Elderslie St 4657 1466 Middleton Hotel Fire Middleton 4657 3980 69 Vindex St 000 Opalton Bush Park Service Stations & Police 63 Vindex St 4657 1200 Mechanical Services

RACQ Restaurants & Meals B.P. Roadhouse 81 Elderslie St 13 11 11 35 Chirnside St 4657 0199 Australian Hotel State Emergency Services 75 Vindex St 13 25 00 70 Elderslie St 4657 1214 Central Motors Garage & RACQ Agent Winton Hospital Banjo’s Bistro 81 Elderslie St 4657 1256 Oondooroo St 4657 2700 18 Oondooroo St 4657 1811 Central West Panel Repairs Winton Pharmacy Belamara Bakery Manifold St 4657 1698 73 Elderslie St 4657 1340 76A Elderslie St 4657 1242 Caltex—Tropic Fuel Ergon Energy BP Roadhouse Distributors Customer Service 13 10 46 35 Chirnside St 4657 0199 1 Chirnside St 4657 1146 Faults 13 22 96 Emergencies 000/13 16 70 Boulder Opal Motor Inn Ludwick Mechanical 16 Elderslie St 4657 1211 Colston Rd 4657 0578 Accommodation in Town Coolibah Café Pelican Fuel Stop and Caravan Park 54 Elderslie St 4657 0302 92 Elderslie St 4657 1478 Australian Hotel Eco-holic’s Tuff Tyres 70 Elderslie St 4657 1214 69 Elderslie St 0408 536 607 Cnr Manuka & Banjo’s Overnight & 0457 038 086 Chirnside Sts 4657 0700 Holiday Units Musical Fence Café 78 Manuka St 4657 1213 Winton Automotive Repairs 69 Elderslie St 4657 0647 11 Oondooroo St 4657 0107 Boulder Opal Motor Inn 16 Elderslie St 4657 1211 North Gregory Hotel Winton West Hydraulics 67 Elderslie St 4657 0647 46 Elderslie St 4657 1655 Diamantina Dormitory Oondooroo St 1300 665 115 Tattersalls Hotel 78 Elderslie St 4657 1309 Matilda Country Tourist Other Shops & Services Caravan Park Winton Hotel 43 Chirnside St 4657 1607 43 Werna St 4657 1519 Australian Age of Dinosaurs Matilda Motel Landsborough Highway 4657 0712 20 Oondooroo St 4657 1433 Grocery Stores Australia Post North Gregory Hotel 58 Elderslie St 4657 1547 67 Elderslie St 4657 0647 Belamara Bakery Book Exchange Outback Motel 76A Elderslie Street 4657 1242 Elderslie St 95 Elderslie St 4657 1422 Open Saturday mornings Parkers Friendly Pelican Fuel Stop Grocers Store Brodie Agencies Pty Ltd and Caravan Park 79 Vindex St 4657 1177 62 Elderslie St 4657 0694 92 Elderslie St 4657 1478 Orlando Orchards Butt It Feels Good Tattersall’s Hotel 11 Oondooroo St 4657 1398 11 Oondooroo St 0427 571 605 78 Elderslie St 4657 1309 Shoprite Discount Store CJ’s Hair & Beauty Studio Tattersall’s Van Park 38 Manuka St 4657 1244 16 Sesbania St 0427 900 525 Werna St, opposite Tattersals Hotel 4657 1309 Spar Supermarket Corfield & Fitzmaurice Elderslie St 4657 1486 Winton Hotel 37 Vindex St 4657 1254 43 Werna St 4657 1519 Winton Butchery Dept. of Natural 58 Cork St 4657 1351 Resources & Mines 57 Vindex St 4657 1727

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Diamantina Engineering Winton Emporium Followmont Lot 6 Woodstock Cres 4657 1632 68A Elderslie St 0418 188 803 From Longreach Mon – Fri Elders Winton Health and Arrives Winton approx. 11.00am 60 Elderslie St 4657 1500 Fitness Gym Eric Lenton Memorial To Longreach Mon – Fri Grants Livestock Transport Grounds 0447 570 110 Departs Winton 12.00pm – 1.30pm & Concrete Supplies 23 Colston St 4657 1191 Winton Information Centre For more information contact 50 Elderslie St 1300 665 115 P: 4658 2339 KL Carpentry 16 Sesbania St 0405 043 141 Winton Library 76 Elderslie St 46570393 Security Express Landmark 66 Elderslie St 4657 1600 Winton Memorial From Longreach Mon – Fri Swimming Pool Arrives Winton approx. 11.00am Little Swaggies 45 Elderslie St 4657 1560 Childcare Centre From Winton Mon – Fri 47 Cork St 4657 1522 Winton Departs Winton 12.00pm – 1.30pm Neighbourhood Centre Drop off point at Landmark Mann Made Constructions 75 Elderslie St 4657 2680 PO Box 397 0409 629 143 For more information contact Winton Opal Company P: 0419 894 113 Matilda’s Wardrobe 80 Elderslie St 0428 513 535 72a Elderslie St 4657 1699 Winton Outback Constructions Winton Express Nookies Nursery 80 Elderslie St 0428 679 754 23-25 Cork St 4657 1481 Townsville – Winton Tues & Fri Winton Plumbing Service Opalton Outpost Oondooroo St 4657 1206 Winton – Townsville Wed & Fri Opalton 4657 1418 Winton Shire Council For more information O’Regan & Partners 75 Vindex St 4657 2666 call Shawn on 0427 002 030 11 Oondooroo St 4657 1300 Winton State School Outback Building Maintenance 71 Cork St 4657 2333 PO Box 16 0427 362 487 Passenger Services Outback Plumbing Service Greyhound Bus Service 15 Vindex St 4657 1134 Church Services Daily from Brisbane and Mt Isa which pass Pinky’s for Hair St Patrick’s Catholic Church through Winton. Tickets and information 16a Cobb Lane 4657 1174 Cnr Oondooroo St & Cork St available at the Winton Newsagency. Queensland Days and times change, please check P: 4657 1147 Government Agent notice board at the Church Queensland Rail’s Spirit of the Outback 57 Vindex St 4657 1536 St Paul’s Uniting and Anglican Church Cork St (between Oondooroo St & Werna St) Runs between Longreach and Brisbane Qld Boulder Opal Association twice weekly with Travel Train Buses that Cnr Elderslie & 3rd Sunday of the month 6.00pm transport you between Longreach and Oondooroo St 0414 818 100 Winton Christian Fellowship Winton. Qld Rail Werna St (beside Patricia Bucknell P: 1800 872 467 Werna St 4657 2421 Memorial Park) Regional Express (REX) RoadTek Sunday at 9.00am in The Youth Centre Bloomfield St 4657 2200 Services Winton, with flights on Tuesday and Thursday from Townsville into Winton, Searle’s Outback Store Freight Services which connect with Qantas Link flights in 72 Elderslie St 4657 1450 Longreach and return. St Patrick’s Catholic School CQX Bookings Oondooroo St 4657 1652 From Longreach Mon – Fri P: 13 17 13 W: www.rex.com.au Arrives Winton approx. 11.00am St Vincent de Paul 13 Oondooroo St 13 18 12 For more information contact P: 07 4922 7144 Sunset Opal Factory 46 Elderslie St 4657 1655 Emerald Refrigerated Logistics TAB (North Gregory Hotel) Specialising in refrigerated and general Elderslie St 4657 0647 cartage Waltzing Matilda Centre From Brisbane Mon – Fri 50 Elderslie St 4657 1466 Arrives Winton Wed & Fri From Mt Isa Thur – Sat Winton Electrical Arrives Winton Thur & Sat 37 Elderslie St 4657 1336 For more information contact P: 07 3277 9116

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WINTON TOWN

1 Waltzing Matilda 8 Arno’s Wall (H13) Caravan Parks Other Places of Interest: Centre (J15) Hospital (I 6) 9 The Winton Club (I 13) North Gregory Hotel (H14) 2 Elderslie Street Waltzing Matilda Country Tourist Park (K4) Mobile Home Waste 10 Winton Shire Council Dump Point (B13) and (J16) Matilda Centenary Pelican Caravan Park (E15) Sculptures (H14) Chambers (G12) Police Station (H12) Tattersalls Caravan Park (F15) 3 Qantas Memorial Cairn (H14) 11 Winton Cemetery (C10) RACQ Agent (F14) M Motels Visitor Information Centre (J15) 4 Opal Walk and Royal Open 12 Qantas Airfield Commemorative Cairn (J2) Banjo’s Overnight & Air Theatre & Museum (G14) Holiday Units (L6) 5 The North Gregory 13 Musical Fence (J2) Boulder Opal Motor Inn (O15) Hotel (H14) 14 Winton’s Diamantina Matilda Motel (I 13) 6 Corfield & Fitzmaurice Heritage Truck and Machinery Outback Motel (E14) /Combo Crafts (H14) Museum (K2) FOR MORE INFORMATION H Hotels – Accommodation 7 Jolly Swagman Statue (J14) 15 Willy Mar Chinese Market Available WINTON VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE Garden Heritage Site (H16) Australian Hotel (H15) Waltzing Matilda Centre 50 Elderslie Street, Winton Qld 4735 North Gregory Hotel (H14) Tel: 1300 665 115 Fax: 07 4657 1886 Tattersalls Hotel (G15) E-mail: [email protected] Winton Hotel (F11) Website: www.experiencewinton.com.au

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WINTON REGION

1 Pelican Waterhole (J8) Balamara Bakery Banjo’s Overnight & Holiday Units 2 Long Waterhole (J8) 3 Route of the River Gums (J9) 4 Bladensburg National Park (J9) 5 Australian Age of Dinosaurs Museum (K9) 6 Carisbrooke Station (H10) 7 Dinosaur Stampede and Lark Balamara Bakery is situated in the main street Relax in peaceful garden surroundings on the private Quarry Conservation Park (G12) of Winton. The meaning of Balamara comes from verandah of your self-contained ensuite unit. 8 Opalton (I 13) the aboriginal language and means “Morning The partly shade covered swimming pool awaits those Star”. The bakery is also a coffee shop and who wish to cool off on our warmer outback days. 9 Old Cork Station (D11) offers a range of cakes, sandwiches, assorted 10 Lilleyvale Hills and scrolls and soft serve icecream. ALSO B.B.Q Area • Trailer & Boat parking • Guest laundry Cawnpore Lookout (A10) Open Mon-Fri from 6am- 4pm, Sat 6am-12pm 11 Middleton (C8) and Sun 8am-12pm. Reduced hours Oct - Mar. 12 Combo Waterhole (F4) P 07 4657 1242 • F 07 4657 1763 78 Manuka St, Winton P/F 07 4657 1213 • E [email protected] 13 Corfield (L4) E [email protected]

experience WINTON 21 Boulder Opal Motor Inn Central Motors

Cobb & Co Tours • 26 airconditioned rooms Harry Redford Old Time Tent Show • Undercover parking • Motor Vehicle Repairs & Spare Parts Thomson River Cruises including the Starlight’s • 1 self contained unit • 2 disabled rooms Spectacular Sound-and-Light Show • Windscreens & Batteries • 3 connecting rooms Nogo Working Station Tour • Guest laundry • Walk in pool • Honda & Yamaha Motorcycle Sales & Parts Outback Lodges accommodation • Internet WiFi • Austar Phone 4657 1256 or 4657 1441 The Station Store retail outlet and • Licenced restaurant Station Cafe – Free WiFi 16 Elderslie Street Winton Qld 4735 Tours, accommodation and packaging specialists P 07 4657 1211 • F 4657 1331 81 Elderslie St, Winton 115a Eagle St, Longreach • P 07 4658 1776 E [email protected] F 07 4657 1713 • E [email protected] E [email protected] • W kinnonandco.com.au

Matilda Country Tourist Park Matilda Country Tours Matilda Motel

We’re here to make your stay comfortable, whether in Departing daily from Winton* to the Australian Age of • Centr e of town, walk to shops and attractions an ensuite, air-conditioned cabin, a site for your own Dinosaurs Museum and/or the Dinosaur Stampede at • 21 airconditioned ensuite rooms, 1 disabled caravan/motorhome or a spot of grass for your tent/ Lark Quarry Conservation Park. • 1 self contained family room, 1 self contained cabin swag. Each tour includes transfers and guided tour of the •  Free wireless internet • Hot showers • Kiosk • Pool with wader attraction. Dinosaur Stampede tour also includes • Free washing in guest laundry • Laundry • Dump point • Pet friendly morning tea. • Guest BBQ and plenty of off road parking • Entertainment from April - September * Minimum of four (4) passengers to operate • Next door to Rosie’s Chicken/Banjo’s Bistro 43 Chirnside St, Winton 43 Chirnside St, Winton P 07 4657 1433 • 20 Oondooroo St, Winton Q 4735 P 07 4657 1607 • F 07 4657 1840 P 07 4657 1607 • F 07 4657 1840 E [email protected] E [email protected] E [email protected] W www.matildamotel.com.au

Matilda’s Wardrobe

Ladies and Childrens Clothing • Accessories • Gifts

Specialists in providing all the elements to complete the look, for the many different outback O’Regan & Partners accountancy firm provides occasions. professional accountancy services to individuals, Featuring businesses and Shire Councils in regional and • DROVER’S SUNSET CRUISE You will be pleasantly surprised remote Queensland. • M.V. LONGREACH EXPLORER by the range and quality of the • SMITHY’S DINNER AND SHOW products. Winton Office • STATION TOUR SPECIALISTS 11 Oondooroo St, Winton • LONGREACH AND WINTON PACKAGES It’s your wardrobe too! P 07 4657 1300 • F 07 3229 0056 • 6-13 DAY CAPE YORK, GULF AND CORNER COUNTRY TOURS 72a Elderslie St (PO Box) Winton QLD 4735 E [email protected] P: 07 4658 30 0 0 E: info@oat .net .au P 07 4657 1699 • Facebook.com/MatildasWardrobe W www.oreganaccountants.com.au W: www.outbackaussietours.com.au

Outback Regional Gallery Parkers Friendly Grocer Pelican Fuel Stop & Caravan Park

The gallery displays new exhibitions from diverse Open 8am-7pm, 7 Days sources every 8-10 weeks. • L ocated at the western end of the township in the • Groceries • Fruit & Veg main street Waltzing Matilda Outback Art Show - painting and • Fuel station / refreshments • Hot Pies sculpture competition held annually in May. • Free WIFI • En-suited cabins $12,500 prize money. • Ice • Bait and Tackle • Secured and pet friendly, powered / unpowered sites Waltzing Matilda Photographic Competition - held • Eftpos & ATM • Clean amenities / disabled amenities, laundry annually in September. $8000 prize money. facilities, dump point and a camp kitchen available E [email protected] 92 Elderslie St, Winton • P 07 4657 1478 P 07 4657 1466 Cnr. Vindex & Werna Sts, Winton E: [email protected] W www.matildacentre.com.au/gallery P 07 4657 1177 www.pelicancaravanpark.com.au

22 Queensland Boulder Opal Association Searle’s Outback Store

• W inton Opal Fields - visit Opalton to fossick & camp at the ‘Bush Park’ • W inton Opal Tradeshow - in Winton beginning Searle’s Outback Store has been family owned of July since 1946. Starting off as a barber shop and now a • Boulder Opal general store with stock packed from ceiling to floor. ‘A part of our community’ Jewellery & Fashion We keep everything from firearms and menswear to Our award winning family-owned Supermarket has Design Awards toys and souvenirs. Like they say “If we don’t have been offering the Winton community quality service - July at the Opal it, it probably wasn’t made.” since 1984. Tradeshow Bernie & Peewee Searle • Fresh Fruit & Veg • ATM • Ice • BBQ Chickens • Phone Recharge • Bait Contact QBOA Secretary 72 Elderslie St, Winton Cnr Vindex & Manuka St, Winton • P 07 4657 1254 P 07 4657 1565 • E [email protected] P 07 4657 1450 • F 07 4657 1122 F 07 4657 1202 • [email protected]

Tattersall’s Hotel Tattersall’s Hotel Van Park The North Gregory Hotel

The heart of Winton’s history Tattersall’s Hotel, on Elderslie, is Winton’s oldest standing • Walking distance to attractions, banks, post office, The North Gregory Hotel is more than just a hotel, it is a public-house – an ongoing testimony of the pioneer era, pool, hotels, cafes, bakery, bottle shop, counter meals part of many significant moments in our history and an pastoral, mining and tourist industries of the region. • All powered sites attraction itself, and a must see in your ultimate outback Quality service to its varied clientele flows at Tattersalls, • Guest laundry Queensland experience. Step back in time and stay, dine boasting a colourful public-bar, alfresco dining, extensive or just drop in for a refreshment at this famous hotel, menu and wine list, bottle shop, pokies, keno, ATM, hotel • Hot water known as the location for the first live performance in accommodation and Van Park adjacent to hotel. • Site bookings at Tattersall’s Hotel 1895 of Australia’s honorary national anthem, Banjo Paterson’s Waltzing Matilda. 78 Elderslie St, Winton Werna St, Winton (opposite Tattersall’s Hotel ) P 07 4657 0647 • E [email protected] P 07 4657 1309 • F 07 4657 1722 P 07 4657 1309 W northgregoryhotel.com

Winton Butchers Winton Hotel Winton Opal Company

Locally grown, locally owned from paddock to plate. Established in 1899 We invite you to browse our displays of cut opal Quality meats for everyone. Situated opposite the Water Tower stones, opal jewellery and carvings. Sunday Lunch 12-1:30pm Also have a look at boulder opal in the rough, direct Small goods, private kills, bulk orders, travellers from the mines, and watch Phil in the cutting room. packs cryvacing available. Lunch functions are also available Dinner: Monday – Saturday nights from 6pm Open 8am - 6pm On the corner of Cork and Oondooroo Streets, Winton Homemade pizza’s, Pokies, drive-through bottle shop, P 07 4657 0747 Open 7am - 5pm weekdays, shady beer garden, budget accommodation. Phil 0428 513 535 • Denise 0428 325 553 7am - 12 noon Saturday mornings Winton’s favourite eating place 58 Cork St, Winton • P 07 4657 1351 Corner Cork & Werna Street, Winton 80 Elderslie St, Winton F 07 4657 1599 • E [email protected] P. 07 4657 1519 • Like us on Facebook E [email protected]

Winton Outback Motel Winton Pharmacy

SAVE THE DATE 22-26 September 2015… • 16 air-conditioned ensuite rooms and plan your next Outback adventure now! • 1 wheelchair accessible unit • Nightly live bands • Free wireless internet You’re welcome at your Outback Chemist! • Outback Ironman & Ironwoman events • Foxtel . BBQ area • Outback Century Cycle • Instant prints at digital and CD kiosk • NDSS Access • Airport pick-up • Australian Dunny Derby Point • Sunnies • Sunscreen • Film • Gifts for all • Sunset Dinner & Show Extravaganza • Off road parking for large vehicles • Kids entertainment and events Owners Geoff and Lynne Potter For all your health care needs... Plus lots more… visit our website and like us on Facebook www.wintonoutbackmotel.com P 0429 806 140 95 Elderslie St, Winton • P 07 4657 1422 Elderslie St, Winton • P 07 4657 1340 W www.outbackfestival.org F 07 4657 1708 • E [email protected] E [email protected]

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WINTON

AUSTRALIAN AGE OF DINOSAURS

WINTON

Located on the Landsborough Highway Approximate Distances from Brisbane 1500km Rockhampton 900km Townsville 600km 1000km

LEGEND Unsealed Road

STRATEGIC TOURING ROUTES Australia’s Country Way Leichhardt Hwy & Newell Hwy Matilda Hwy & Kidman Way Overlander’s Way Pacific Coast Touring Route

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