Winton Explorer Package

Have the freedom to explore Winton and the best it has to offer. Visit Carisbrooke Station to see the spectacular scenery of the region, marvel at the preservation of 3300 dinosaur footprints made 95 million years ago at the Dinosaur Stampede, see the dinosaur bones being found in the local area at the Australian Age of Dinosaurs, hear about the explorers and pioneers of the region, the hardship of station life and the events that shaped Winton and its people. This 4 night package has a weekly departure that links with the Spirit of the Outback rail.

 INCLUDES:

- Meals as indicated – 4x breakfasts, 1x lunch, 2x dinners

- All tours, activities and museum admissions as specified

- Air-conditioned 4WD vehicle

- Savannah Guides Enterprise and accredited guide

- Weekly departure (some block out dates may apply)

HIGHLIGHTS:

- Australian Age of Dinosaurs Museum

- Dinosaur Stampede at Lark Quarry Conservation Park

- Carisbrooke Station

- Bladensburg National Park

- Waltzing Matilda Centre

ITINERARY:

Day 1 – Sunday (D)

Arrive in Winton and transfer to your accommodation.

Tonight, enjoy dinner outback style at the Tattersall’s Hotel with indoor and alfresco dining.

Overnight at the Outback Motel

Day 2 – Monday (B, L)

Breakfast at the Coffee Cube at Winton News

Carisbrooke Station and Dinosaur Stampede Full Day Tour (8.00am – 5.00pm)

Visit Carisbrooke Station and the Dinosaur Stampede in one day tour. The Dinosaur Stampede at Lark Quarry Conservation Park preserves 3300 dinosaur footprints that were made 95 million years ago. We will be enthralled by the tour at this site. Then we travel to Carisbrooke Station to marvel at the natural wonders and history of this spectacular location. See the Three Sisters, fossick for opal and just sit back and enjoy the open expanse of the landscape.

Overnight at the Outback Motel

Day 3 – Tuesday (B)

Breakfast at the Coffee Cube at Winton News

AM - Australian Age of Dinosaurs Half Day Tour (8.30am - 12.30pm)

As we make our way out of town, hear more about the town of Winton and orientate yourself to the local attractions.  Visit the Australian Age of Dinosaurs (AAOD) with the largest collection of Australian dinosaur bones in the world. Hear how the bones are surfacing and are dug up right here in the Winton region and remain in Winton to be prepared and displayed. We also tour through the new Dinosaur Canyon comprising outdoor galleries, linked by a walking track, which displays up to 85 life-sized bronze statues of dinosaurs. 

PM - Bladensburg National Park Half Day Tour (2.00pm - 6.00pm)

One of the original homesteads in the Winton region, Bladensburg National Park is steeped in history but also has the rugged beauty of rock formations as well as diverse ecosystems for the region. We visit the old homestead and shearing
shed, Scrammy Gorge and Lookout and permanent water holes.

Overnight at the Outback Motel

 Day 4 – Wednesday (B, D)

Breakfast at the Coffee Cube at Winton News

Time to wander town at leisure and soak up the outback atmosphere. Use your entry voucher to the Waltzing Matilda Centre today but also see local boulder opal in one of the opal shops, visit Willy Mar’s historic market garden site and visit the following attractions at leisure:    

Corfield and Fitzmaurice building – This heritage listed building houses a wool industry display with history of the Shearers Strikes of the 1890’s that Winton played a large role in. There a display about the opal mining industry centred around Opalton and an historic account of the Corfield and Fitzmaurice general store.

Royal Open Air Theatre have a museum to celebrate the history of this very interesting location.

4.15pm (approx) to 7.15pm - Rangelands Rifts and Sunset Tour - nibbles and a glass of wine at sunset provided.

Overnight at the Outback Motel

 Day 5 – Thursday (B)

Breakfast at the Coffee Cube at Winton News (or a packed breakfast if travelling on the Spirit of the Outback)

Depart Winton

Rail: on the Winton Connect Rail Bus bound for Longreach and the Spirit of the Outback train.

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