Hotels in Winton, Queensland
Find out more about Winton and surrounding areas in the Kidman Way to Longreach and Townsville Pub Trail
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North Gregory Hotel Motel
North Gregory Hotel Motel Restaurant - 7 days breakfast lunch and dinner Accommodation from budget to large en-suite family rooms Enquire about caravan park Beergarden
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Winton Hotel
Information on Winton, QLD
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Winton, Queensland
Outback Queensland Region
Photo: Courtesy of Tourism Queensland
Winton is a tiny outback town with a big reputation as Australia's dinosaur capital and the birthplace of both Waltzing Matilda and QANTAS.
This authentic outback destination offers visitors dinosaur digs and fossil experiences, the renowned Waltzing Matilda Centre, and stunning Boulder opals. As Australia's first official Dark Sky Sanctuary, Winton provides spectacular starlit sunsets and exceptional stargazing opportunities.
Located in Queensland's outback, this historic town combines science, art, and history with genuine outback hospitality, making it a unique destination for travelers seeking an authentic Australian experience.
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Travel options
Regional Express (REX) operates flights to Winton every Tuesday and Thursday from Townsville, with connections to QantasLink flights in Longreach. Winton Airport is located 5km from town center, requiring airport pickup arrangements.
Greyhound Australia operates bus services to Winton 5 times per week from Longreach, with tickets costing $24-40 and journey time of approximately 2 hours 40 minutes. Queensland Rail's Spirit of the Outback service runs from Brisbane to Longreach with a rail coach link to Winton.
The drive from Longreach to Winton takes approximately two hours, making it accessible for self-drive visitors exploring outback Queensland.