Winton Shire

Winton Shire combines the remoteness of open grazing country with an internationally important fossil legacy in a way that reflects its position within western Queensland’s outback. The shire lies in the Channel Country, where seasonal waterways cross Mitchell grass downs; the Western River runs through Winton township. Dinosaur discoveries are central to its identity: the Australian Age of Dinosaurs Museum near Winton presents Cretaceous fossils, while Lark Quarry preserves the Dinosaur Stampede trackways. Winton also holds a lasting place in Australian popular culture: Banjo Paterson wrote “Waltzing Matilda” at nearby Dagworth Station in 1895, and Qantas was founded in the town in 1920. Move through nearby webcams to discover different corners of Winton Shire.

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