Name: Winton Visitor Information Centre
Address: 50 Elderslie Street, Winton QLD 4735
Phone: (07) 4657 1466
Opening Hours: Generally 9:00 am – 4:00 pm (seasonal variations may apply)
Type: Accredited Visitor Information Centre
Region: Winton / Winton North / Elderslie / Vindex / Corfield (shared) / Opalton / Central West Dinosaur Country
What Area It Caters For
1. Winton Township (Primary Area)
- Waltzing Matilda Centre (major national attraction)
- Australian Age of Dinosaurs Museum (world‑class dinosaur facility)
- Musical Fence, heritage precincts and public art installations
- Town parks, cafés, shops and community facilities
- Historic streetscapes and railway precinct
- Key staging point for dinosaur tourism and outback touring
2. Winton North
- Grazing landscapes and open Mitchell Grass plains
- Rural roads linking Winton with Corfield and Kynuna
- Nature‑based recreation and wildlife viewing
- Shared VIC coverage for travellers exploring northern districts
3. Elderslie District
- Broadacre pastoral country
- Scenic outback drives and photography locations
- Remote station access routes
- VIC provides advice for travellers exploring rural roads and station country
4. Vindex & Surrounding Grazing Areas
- Extensive cattle‑grazing landscapes
- Remote touring routes and nature‑based recreation
- Wildlife viewing and outback photography
- Shared VIC coverage due to proximity to Winton
5. Corfield (Shared Coverage)
- Corfield Races (major annual outback event)
- Historic railway siding and small‑town precinct
- Touring routes linking Winton, Corfield, Kynuna and McKinlay
- VIC provides maps and guidance for travellers moving along the Landsborough Highway
6. Opalton Fossicking Area
- Renowned opal fields south of Winton
- Fossicking sites and historic mining precincts
- Remote access roads and camping areas
- VIC provides fossicking permits, maps and safety information
7. Central West Dinosaur Country
- Australian Age of Dinosaurs Museum
- Dinosaur Stampede at Lark Quarry Conservation Park
- Regional dinosaur trails linking Winton, Hughenden and Richmond
- VIC provides detailed dinosaur tourism itineraries and maps
8. Landsborough Highway & Outback Touring Corridor
- Touring routes linking Winton, Longreach, Kynuna and McKinlay
- Popular with caravanners, long‑distance travellers and heritage tourists
- Access to major regional attractions including Waltzing Matilda Centre and dinosaur museums
- VIC acts as a major hub for itineraries across the central west
Services Provided
- Regional maps, brochures and central west touring guides
- Information on Waltzing Matilda Centre, Australian Age of Dinosaurs and local attractions
- Accommodation and dining recommendations (Winton, Longreach, Kynuna, McKinlay)
- Event information (Winton Outback Festival, Corfield Races, dinosaur events, markets)
- Local history interpretation and heritage trail guidance
- Nature‑based recreation advice (Lark Quarry, Opalton, rural drives, wildlife viewing)
- Touring advice for Elderslie, Vindex, Corfield, Opalton and wider central west Queensland
- Public amenities and visitor rest facilities
Summary
The Winton Visitor Information Centre is the central accredited VIC for Queensland’s dinosaur country and central west region, supporting visitors exploring the Waltzing Matilda Centre, Australian Age of Dinosaurs Museum, Lark Quarry Dinosaur Stampede, Opalton opal fields, Corfield’s race precinct and the vast grazing landscapes surrounding Winton. It is a key hub for dinosaur tourism, heritage travel, rural touring and long‑distance outback journeys across central western Queensland.