Things to do in

Winton, Queensland

Journey through Winton's mesa country to see a snapshot of an ancient environment and dinosaur footprints from 95 million years ago. Along the way we will go off the beaten track to enjoy some of the magnificent country this region has to offer - we drive onto a working cattle station to see Merton Gorge and Lookouts. At the Dinosaur Stampede we enjoy the guided tour of the footprints and have time to enjoy an optional stroll around the spinifex walking track. There is so much more than just dinosaurs!

Visit the jump-up (mesa) region of Rangelands Station where erosion has created narrow channels (rifts) through the rock. We explore these rift formations before enjoying the spectacular views from the sunset lookout. We supply the nibbles and a glass of wine for you at sunset. If you prefer to drink something else then you are most welcome to BYO. Rangelands Station is a privately owned working cattle station, so this is a place you do not have access to on your own. You must be on a tour to visit. Not only is this location spectacular for sunsets it also has some amazing rock erosion that we call Rifts. This wind and water erosion is wearing down on weak points in the range and a little crack gets a little bigger and a little deeper. Once the crack wears through the top harder rocks and into slightly different lower rock, the erosion starts to look different and a half an hour glass shape is formed. From the top the sunsets are always special - if we have cloud you get some extra colour but without cloud you get the outback glow which occurs about 10-30 minutes after the sun goes down. It's really very special!

The Dino Dash will take you to Lark Quarry Dinosaur Stampede and return in a morning half day. We enjoy an early morning start, participate in the 9.30am Dinosaur Stampede tour, you'll have time for the 15 min Spinifex Walk, we'll have morning tea, and be back in Winton around 12.30pm. Along the way we provide information on the local flora and fauna, history and landscape. Lark Quarry Conservation Park hosts the only known dinosaur stampede in the world with more than 3300 footprints preserved from 95 million years ago. Tour Includes: Morning tea and entry/tour at Lark Quarry. Please note this tour does not journey onto private property, nor enjoy the views of our longer Dinosaur Stampede tours.