Thursday, 26 February 2009

Winton is the birthplace of QANTAS and the home of Waltzing Matilda, Dinosaurs and Opals. Discover Winton's myriad attractions dedicated to history and prehistory, and enjoy the natural beauty of Winton Shire. With many free and paid attractions, there is something for everyone!

Our region is home to numerous natural and man-made attractions:

>> Bladensburg National Park

>> Lark Quarry Dinosaur Trackways & Conservation Park, with the world’s only recorded evidence of a dinosaur stampede

>> The Australian Age of Dinosaurs Fossil Preparation Facility, home to Banjo, Australia's most complete carnivorous dinosaur

>> Opalton, home to the best Boulder Opal in the world

>> The Waltzing Matilda Centre, the only museum in the world dedicated to a song

>> The heritage listed Corfield & Fitzmaurice Building

>> The Winton Club,  where QANTAS held their first board meeting

>> And the Royal Open Air Theatre Museum.

Also, don’t forget to visit the world’s first Musical Fence and the architectural marvel of Arno’s Wall!

These and more can be discovered on our website, via Things to See and Do and About Winton. Once you've taken a look around, find out about accommodation and other essential information, send us enquiry or ask for an information pack.

Winton Snippets
Birthplace of QANTAS

Winton is held to be the Birthplace of QANTAS. On 16th November, 1920, it was first registered as a company in Winton, with the first Board Meeting held at the Winton Club on 10th February, 1921. Later, the main office of QANTAS moved to Longreach.