Winton is an outback town with a rich history in sheep and cattle country. A major claim to fame is it is where Banjo Paterson wrote the lyrics to Waltzing Matilda. Also it is the dinosaur capital of Australia.
Quirky entrance to our van park accommodation (above) and the evening ritual of protecting the car and van from bush rats during the night (below). Leave lights on and spray surfaces with citronella.
Gorgeous sunsets every night.
The Australian Age of Dinosaurs Museum was fascinating. We learned how the fossils were discovered, the process involved in recovery, assembly and preservation.
More quirky creations were the Musical Fence and Aron’s wall:
The Royal Theatre in the main street is an open air cinema of yesterday, still showing films to the public:
Winton’s main street with original facades:
The Waltzing Matilda Centre and museum:
The swagman and a statue of Banjo Paterson outside the entrance to the Waltzing Matilda Centre.
Last evening in Winton at the North Gregory Hotel. A talented ‘Gregory North’ recounted Winton’s history with amusing anecdotes of pioneer ingenuity. He included performances of various poems by Banjo Paterson. Very entertaining!