VISITOR INFORMATION
WELCOME
PLEASE NOTE to view the dinosaur fossil collection you will need to purchase a guided tour TAKE A GUIDED TOUR ADMISSION FEES • Child $16 (ages 5 to 16; under 5 free) For large groups of children or concession please call (07) 4657 0078 TOURS INCLUDE • History of Winton's dino discoveries & digs Please Note: Australian age of dinosaurs is a working dinosaur museum facility. Access to the fossil preparation laboratory and dinosaur bone display is only available through organised guided tours and the Prep A Dino laboratory participation experience. The Jump-Up is a wilderness conservation area. There is no access to the Jump-Up between 5:00 PM and 8:30 AM. Caravans and trailers can be unhitched at the base of the mesa in the area provided. A large vehicle parking area is also provided at the museum site on top of the mesa. | WORK ON REAL DINOSAUR BONES SEE AMAZING WILDERNESS VIEWS See spectacular lookout views of the countryside and walk a scenic trail through our amazing jump-up with its wildlife, rocky outcrops and canyons galore. Stage 1 and 2 of our museum is now complete. View our collection of dinosaur fossils and see real dinosaur bones being prepared in our laboratory. |
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LOCATION
We're in the heart of Australia's outback, a short twenty minute drive East down the Landsborough Highway from the town of Winton in central Queensland. Winton is about 1,400 km from Brisbane, the nearest capital city, and 180 km from Longreach, the closest airport.
The museum site is on top of a magnificent Jump-Up. Jump-up is the local name for the type of mesa plateau that occurs in the area. Our own mesa measures 2 x 5 km and is a fascinating and beautiful destination in itself.
The surrounding area is known geologically as the Winton Formation, a Cretaceous-age landscape that dates back about 100 million years. This is where most of our fossils come from, so when you visit you'll be walking on the same ground that the mighty dinosaurs once did!
TRAVEL INFORMATION
VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE CAR BUS SERVICE | DOMESTIC AIR Regional Express (Rex) flies to Winton from Townsville Tues. and Thurs. Rex also fly from Longreach to Winton Tues. and Thurs. Book flights online or call the Winton booking agent on +61 7 46571296. INTERNATIONAL AIR TRAIN COACH TOURS Carisbrooke Tours Outback Aussie Tours |
WINTON ACCOMMODATION
MOTELS Boulder Opal Motor Inn Matilda Motel North Gregory Hotel Motel Outback Motel CARAVAN PARKS
Matilda Country Tourist Park Pelican Fuel Stop and Caravan Park | HOTELS Australian Hotel North Gregory Hotel/Motel Tattersalls Hotel Winton Hotel COTTAGES & CABINS Banjo's Overnight and Holiday Units CAMPING & CARAVANS Carisbrooke Station Farm Stay Windermere Station Stay |
WHERE TO EAT
RESTAURANTS Banjo's Bistro, R.S.L. Club Boulder Opal Motor Inn North Gregory Hotel Motel Tattersalls Hotel Winton Hotel CAFÉS Coolibah Café Royal Coffee Shop The Twilight Café | GROCERY SHOPS Winton General Store 5 Star Supermarket Orlando Orchards Parkers Four Square Supermarket Shoprite Discount Store Winton Bakery Winton Buchery Winton General Store
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BANKING SERVICES
BANKS Commonwealth Bank National Australia Bank (NAB) Westpac | ATMS 5 Star Supermarket Parkers Four Square Supermarket North Gregory Hotel Motel |
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)
What's the best time of year to visit?
The most popular time to visit is the cooler months (April to September). In winter the nighttime temperatures are chilly although frosts are rare. The summer months can get hot, but the evenings are superb and the sunsets spectacular. In case you were wondering, our facilities are air conditioned.
Do I need a four-wheel drive vehicle?
No, however the museum site is 11 km from the main road (the Matilda Highway) up an unsealed gravel road. The road winds sharply up to the top of the Jump-Up, but most cars will have no trouble with the climb. Caravans and trailers are not permitted on the Jump-Up and must be unhitched in a purpose-built area at the base of the mesa.
Will my mobile phone work?
Satellite phones will work but regular mobile phone coverage is limited in the outback. Telstra NextG works well in the Winton area. Others networks such as Vodafone and Optus won't work.
Should I bring anything in particulate like special clothing or sun protection?
Bring a broad-rimmed hat and sunscreen for sun protection. A suitable hat can be purchased in Winton.
What medical facilities are there in Winton (pharmacy, hospital, doctor)?
Yes, Winton has all of these facilities:
Pharmacy: 73 Elderslie Street, phone +61 7 4657 1340
Winton Hospital: Oondooroo Street, phone +61 7 4657 2700
Doctors Surgery: Bloomfiels Street, phone +61 7 4657 1337
Is there a Post Office in Winton?
Yes, Australia Post is located at 58 Elderslie Street, phone +61 7 4657 1547.
What shops are there in Winton?
A variety, including gift shops, clothing stores, hairdressers, a newsagent, a TAB, outback stores, etc.
Is there a laundromat in Winton?
Yes, at the Australian Hotel, North Gregory Hotel, and the Matilda Motel (see above for details).
Do you have child care facilities?
Not at the museum, however there are child care facilities in Winton—Little Swaggies Childcare Centre, 47 Cork Street, phone +61 7 4657 1522.
