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Winton

Located in the 'red heart of Queensland', around 1400km NW of Brisbane, Winton is one of Australia's best-known Outback towns. It is also known as the home of bush poetry, hosting the annual Bronze Swagman Award; one of the country's most prestigious literary awards.


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The Ted Elliott Mineral and Gemstone and Mining Display is one of Australia's best geological displays. It is located in the Corfield and Fitzmaurice building in Elderslie St. The display features thousands of specimens and works of art. The Dinosaur Diorama is made up of 12 life-size dinosaurs. Also located in the centre is Combo Crafts, where you can purchase original and handcrafted items. The Waltzing Matilda Centre, in Elderslie St, is dedicated to the song Banjo Paterson wrote on Dagworth Station near Winton in 1895. The centre has interactive and interpretive displays. The Waltzing Matilda Bush Poetry Festival is held annually. The historic Royal Theatre, located in Elderslie St, is an open-air picture theatre and museum, and one of the oldest of its kind still operating in Australia. Around town, there are sites commemorating Qantas, the country's flagship airline, which was formed in the town in 1920.

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Lark Quarry CP protects fossilised evidence of a dinosaur stampede some 93 million years ago. The park is on the eroded edge of the Tully Range, 110km SW. More than 5 000 dinosaur footprints, captured in rock, can be seen today. Opalton, 115km south, is an historic town where boulder opals are mined in nearby gemfields; there is also a public fossicking area. Bladensburg NP is 15km south and visitors can take a self-drive tour along the Route of the River Gum; there are campgrounds at the Bough Shed Hole.

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Copyright 2007, by the Contributing Authors. Cite/attribute Resource. cmsadmin. (2005, May 20). Winton. Retrieved December 04, 2008, from Plan Book Travel Australia Web site: http://www.planbooktravel.com.au/australia/qld/winton. This work is licensed under a Universal Publishers. Universal Publishers

Region: Outback Queensland

Dinosaur Footprints, Lark Quarry
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This is an area of diverse landscapes. Fossick for opals at Yowah, Cunnamulla and Quilpie, explore the universe's wonders at Charleville's Skywatch, seek out birdlife in saltwater and freshwater habitats and relax at the Great Artisan Spa in Mitchell. Central West and Matilda Country. Australia's most famous song, Waltzing Matilda, was written and first performed in this part of the Outback. more

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Waltzing Matilda Centre, Elderslie St, Ph: (07) 4657 1466

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