Winton Information
The town of Winton is rich in history and is a very interesting place to visit, particularly for those keen to be educated while on holiday.
The town is best known for being home to Australia’s largest dinosaur skeleton. In 1999 a 20 – 30 tonne sauropod was discovered on a local property, and it is here that the world’s only dinosaur stampede has been recorded. Take a drive around the Dinosaur Stampede Route in Lark Quarry Environmental Park which will guide you through 218 kilometres of 93 million-year-old fossilised footprints.
While on the road, visit the nearby ghost town of Opalton which is a good hour drive from Winton. Try your luck at finding some opals to call your own along the Opal Fossicking Route, or take a tour of one of the many Opal mines.
Other things to see and do in Winton include a visit to the Royal Open Air Theatre, Arno’s Wall, Pelican Waterhole and the main Town Bore, which is home to the world’s hottest and sweetest underground water. Situated on the Great Artesian Basin, Winton’s underground water arrives to the surface at 83 degrees Celsius, and therefore has to be chilled before it can be consumed.
For those without a vehicle, the Historic Winton Town Tour is an easy and informative activity. It consists of a 2 kilometre walk through the township where you will discover the town’s history through various landmarks and buildings.
Winton is home to the Australian song Waltzing Matilda and The Waltzing Matilda Centre is a popular tourist attraction. Enjoy the famous song via a spectacular light and sound show and experience the only Australian museum dedicated to a song.
Winton is also the birthplace of Australia’s premier international airline Qantas. A plaque can be found in the Winton Club.
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