Winton

Winton, Queensland

The route will cover:

This part of the journey will cover about 460 kilometres, passing through Cloncurry, which we felt was far enough to drive and, once again, to take on fuel

The caravan park:

Matilda Caravan Park

43 Chirnside Street, Winton Queensland 4735

Mobile and TV reception:

Mobile coverage:

No Optus service

No Telstra broadband

TV reception includes:

Analogue and Digital channels

Rates: 

$35/night for 2 adults

Dog was free

Surrounding area:

We were fortunate to be entertained by two lady poets/comedians (Mel and Susie) who performed in 'the shed' for 1.5 hours. Whilst the performance was free they looked forward to donations. we thoroughly enjoyed the entertainment.

Winton is the place for 'Banjo' Paterson and Dinosaurs.

I was going to ask for two to take away, but thought better of it!

A testament to 'Banjo' Peterson, with the word and sheet music of 'Waltzing Matilda in the background.

....... and then there were Dinosaurs!

Told Ya!

dinosaur country where most of the bones have been found to date.

Having mentioned bones, I thought I'd better show some of the exhibits.