Winton Explorer Package by Red Dirt Tours

The dinosaur trackways at Dinosaur Stampede National Monument were formed 95 million years ago when Outback Queensland was a vastly different place. In stark contrast to today, the landscape was a great river plain surrounded by lush vegetation, sandy channels, swamps, and lakes. Here, a herd of at least 150 small two-legged dinosaurs, including carnivorous coelurosaurs and plant-eating ornithopods came to drink at the edge… Discover more on this dinosaur adventure.

Visit the Australian Age of Dinosaurs Museum, home to the largest collection of Australian dinosaur fossils in the world. The Museum is split between three facilities, the Fossil Preparation Laboratory, Collection Room and Dinosaur Canyon. Learn about the ancient giants that roamed our land and the prehistoric environment they lived in. Immerse yourself in history, evolution, fossils, geology, and more.

Marvel at the natural wonders and history of this spectacular location. See the Three Sisters, Meteor Lookout, or simply sit back and enjoy the open expanse of the landscape. Capture incredible footage and photography of this arid, uniquely Australian land.

Bladensburg National Park conserves an enormous expanse of country, and is home to unique birdlife, flora, and animals. Impressive flat-topped plateaus and residual sandstone ranges provide a scenic backdrop to vast grassland plains and river flats, river red gums and rocky scarp. Get your camera ready.

If there is one song that lives in the heart of all Aussies, it’s Waltzing Matilda. But it’s so much more than a song. Discover the history behind this compelling tune inside a world-class museum and art gallery, surrounded by stunning architecture as well as many more Australian stories.

Visit the jump-up (mesa) region of Rangelands Station where erosion has created narrow channels and rifts through the rock. Explore these intriguing formations before enjoying the remarkable views from the sunset lookout. Indulge in nibbles and a glass of wine provided for you at sunset.

The most beautiful opals in the world are found in Australia. Head south of Winton to the opal mining community of Opalton – a location on the TV series Outback Opal Hunters. Enjoy a guided tour of the old town site and opal mining areas before you try your hand at fossicking for opals. Hear how opal is formed, different types of opal and different ways of mining it.