Step back in time and follow in the footsteps of prehistoric giants on Australia’s Dinosaur Trail. The world-famous outback triangle links the towns of Hughenden, Richmond and Winton, home to some of the world’s best-preserved fossils – all scattered across Outback Queensland.

Explore this prehistorical hub – 1,350km west of Brisbane or 380km from Townsville – to dust off 98-million-year-old dinosaur bones and witness evidence of a dinosaur stampede, the largest Australian fossil collection, and ancient marine reptile fossils.

All you need is a car and a plan to unearth these prehistoric giants on a trip of a lifetime with an Australia’s Dinosaur Trail Pass.

GET FOUR ATTRACTIONS
WITH ONE PASS!

Step back in time and follow in the footsteps of prehistoric giants on Australia’s Dinosaur Trail. The world-famous outback triangle links the towns of Hughenden, Richmond and Winton, home to some of the world’s best-preserved fossils – all scattered across Outback Queensland.

Explore this prehistorical hub – 1,350km west of Brisbane or 380km from Townsville – to dust off 98-million-year-old dinosaur bones and witness evidence of a dinosaur stampede, the largest Australian fossil collection, and ancient marine reptile fossils.

All you need is a car and a plan to unearth these prehistoric giants on a trip of a lifetime with an Australia’s Dinosaur Trail Pass.

GET FOUR ATTRACTIONS
WITH ONE PASS!

WINTON

AUSTRALIAN AGE
OF DINOSAURS

HUGHENDEN

FLINDERS
DISCOVERY CENTRE

RICHMOND

KRONOSAURUS
KORNER

WINTON

DINOSAUR STAMPEDE
LARK QUARRY

A ONE-OF-A-KIND ADVENTURE IN

OUTBACK QUEENSLAND

HUGHENDEN

FLINDERS DISCOVERY CENTRE

Get up close and personal with ‘Mutt’, a fibreglass replica of a Muttaburrasaurus, first discovered in 1963 in the channel country of the Thomson River about 5km south-east of the town of Muttaburra.

Say hello to ‘Hughie’ a 7 metre long by 3.5 metre high life-size
Muttaburrasaurus replica whose skeleton was found in 1963 by Dough Langdon while mustering on an Outback property.

WINTON

AUSTRALIAN AGE OF DINOSAURS
& LARK QUARRY

Uncover the story about an ancient past that dates back 500 million years and follow the footsteps of the prehistoric creatures that once roamed this land. View the world’s largest Australian dinosaur fossil
collection including ‘Banjo’ and ‘Matilda’, two of Australia’s most complete dinosaur skeletons.

Come face to face with life-sized bronze dinosaurs and immerse yourself in a fossil laboratory and collection room.

RICHMOND

KRONOSAURUS KORNER

Visit Australia’s premier marine fossil collection, originating from
the Great Inland Sea that existed 110 million years ago.
Meet ‘Penny’ the Richmond Pilosaur, Australia’s most complete marine vertebrate specimen.
Check out extremely rare ancient Swordfish fossils. Join a Palaeontologist who will teach you how to find, identify and excavate your very own fossils.

#AUSTRALIASDINOSAURTRAIL

🦖 Our world-famous outback triangle links the towns of Hughenden, Richmond and Winton, home to some of the world’s best-preserved fossils — all scattered across @outbackqueensland for hundreds of millions of years.

Explore this historical hub — 1,350km west of Brisbane or 380km from Townsville — to dust off 98-million-year-old dinosaurs 🦕 

@kronosaurus_korner @experiencewinton @visithughenden 
#AustraliasDinosaurTrail #OutbackQueensland #ThisisQueensland #OverlandersWay #ExperienceWinton #idigrichmond #KronosaurusKorner #VisitHughenden #endlesshorizons #OutbackQueensland
Oh boy, have we got an adventure of a lifetime to share with you... 

🦕 @kronosaurus_korner's Digging at Dawn let's you join fellow adventurers in the hunt for 100-million-year-old marine treasures, remnants of an ancient inland sea, and discover the science behind the "real-life monsters" that once roamed the seas during the Early Cretaceous period 🔍 

What's Included:
🌟 Learn to find, identify, and excavate your very own fossils
🌟 All necessary tools provided: hand lenses, brushes, superglue, and geological equipment (for adults)
🌟 Expert guidance and insights from knowledgeable guides

A recent group were thrilled to find a nice collection of teeth, an ichthyosaur tooth and a piece of Gar Fish to take home to show their mum 😃

📅 Limited spaces are available. Duration, departure and booking details 👉 https://www.kronosauruskorner.com.au/digs/digging-at-dawn 

#DiggingatDawn #FossilHunting #PrehistoricAdventure #AustraliasDinosaurTrail #OutbackQueensland #ThisisQueensland #OverlandersWay #ExperienceWinton #idigrichmond #KronosaurusKorner #VisitHughenden #endlesshorizons #OutbackQueensland
Trust us, once you've seen Sean Scott Photography exploring Visit Hughenden, you won't be able to resist the urge to pack your bags, jump in the car, and go on  your own unforgettable Experience Outback Queensland, Australia escapade!
@surfexploreeatrepeat embarked on our world-famous golden triangle adventure! 👨‍👩‍👦‍👦

🦕 Richmond - They kicked off their journey at @kronosaurus_korner diving into the fossil dig area where they stumbled upon some incredible fossilised shells!

🌟 Winton - Next stop, @australianageofdinosaurs and the Dinosaur Stampede! They were blown away by the mesmerising displays showcasing dinosaurs and their footprints.

🏞️ @visithughenden - Their adventure continued with yet another captivating history lesson and dinosaur extravaganza at the Flinders Discovery Centre.

But wait, there's more! They stumbled upon another fossil dig area and unearthed heaps of fascinating belemnites (squid tentacles)! 🐙✨

BONUS - get access to these 4 attractions with 1 ADT Pass 👉 link in bio

#AustraliasDinosaurTrail #OutbackQueensland #ThisisQueensland #OverlandersWay #ExperienceWinton #idigrichmond #KronosaurusKorner #VisitHughenden #endlesshorizons #OutbackQueensland
It's not just dinosaurs 🦖 that you'll see while travelling #AustraliasDinosaurTrail...

There's plenty of wildlife along our long stretches to keep you "Emu-sed" too 😉

Reminder: Take your time driving into Lark Quarry Conservation Park you never know who might be coming the other way.

📸 Peter Byrnes @australianageofdinosaurs 
#ExperienceWinton #OutbackQueensland
There’s 4 ways to join us in Experience Outback Queensland, Australia: by road, by rail, by coach or by air 🚗🚊

Road tripping offers the most freedom to discover all Australia's Dinosaur Trail has to offer, and you can either stick to the trail or be spontaneous - anywhere you go out here is an adventure!

Find all the details, and choose the path that best suits your journey! 👉 australiasdinosaurtrail.com.au/travel/map/ 

#AustraliasDinosaurTrail #Outback #VisitHughenden #OverlandersWay #Dinosaurtrail
🦕🎟️ Discover the wonders of Queensland's Outback with the Australia's Dinosaur Trail Pass! 

Unearth four incredible attractions, in one convenient Pass! 🎫

✨ Dive into the World of Dinosaurs with Guided Tours at: 
@australianageofdinosaurs, Winton 🦖
Lark Quarry Dinosaur Trackways 🦕

🔍 Explore More at:
Kronosaurus Korner, Richmond 
Flinders Discovery Centre, Visit Hughenden 🦕

🗺️ Planning a Trip? Don't Miss Out!
Save ⏰ and 💰 with an Australia's Dinosaur Trail Pass 🚗💨

🎟️ Passes are available at any of the 4 attractions and at the link in bio.

#AustraliasDinosaurTrail #OutbackQueensland #ThisisQueensland #OverlandersWay #ExperienceWinton #idigrichmond #KronosaurusKorner #VisitHughenden #endlesshorizons #OutbackQueensland
This Easter, we're swapping the usual egg hunt 🍫🥚 for a quirky adventure in Richmond! Imagine hunting for "dinosaur eggs" 🦕 (sort of), they're not exactly dino eggs, but our Moon Rocks are just as cool and a tad mysterious.

Picture this: rocks that tricked people into thinking they've found dinosaur leftovers! These oddballs are called concretions, and they're like nature's own Easter eggs, hiding secrets and sometimes even real fossils inside 🐚

Think of them as the planet playing its own game of hide and seek with us 🕵️‍♂️ They start from something as simple as a grain of sand and grow into these wild shapes that can sometimes hold ancient treasures inside.

So, why go for chocolate when you can discover secrets millions of years old right here in Richmond? 

It's a history-packed Easter egg hunt that could only happen here! 🦖⛏🌈
🤔 Did You Know? Back in the late 1800s, Richmond was a small pastoral area.

🚌 It also served as a crucial stop on the stagecoach route for miners journeying to the goldfields north of town in Woolgar ⛏️

🚂 And when the railway finally chugged into Richmond in 1904, the town had a whopping nine hotels! 🏨🍻

📜 Talk about a historic pit stop! 🌟 

#AustraliasDinosaurTrail #OutbackQueensland #ThisisQueensland #GoldRushDays #FunFacts #OverlandersWay
🦖🦴🙋‍♂️ Hands up who wanted to be a paleontologist when they grew up 🙋‍♀️🦖🦴

Ever wondered what it's like behind the scenes of paleontological research? 

Take a peek into the fascinating world of Australian theropods with Jake Kotevski, a PhD candidate from Monash University! 🤯 At @australianageofdinosaurs recently, Jake has been delving into the Museum's collection, studying the remains of Banjo ("Australovenator wintonensis") and Marylin (a Megaraptorid)—Australia's most complete theropod dinosaurs! 🦕🔍

Jake's research compares theropod material from Queensland, New South Wales, and Victoria, shedding light on Australian theropod evolution ✨

#AustralianDinosaurTrail #FossilResearch #Paleontology #DinosaurDiscoveries #OutbackAdventure #australianageofdinosaurs
On the hunt for a unique family adventure this Easter?

Hop online and book a @kronosaurus_korner Early Cretaceous Easter Hunt Package for you and your crew!

Package includes: Museum Admission, Digging at Dawn Tour, 7 Days Fossil Hunting Permit & Lunch!

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL / LIMITED SPACES
Spending Easter in Winton? 🐰🐣🍫

You're invited to Easter on The Jump-Up at @australianageofdinosaurs 🦕
Easter Saturday, 30 March from 9am.

The Museum will be running a range of activities for budding palaeontologists of every age including a scavenger hunt, activity tent, raffles with prizes and the chance to touch fossils.

Plus, there'll be a sausage sizzle available from 10am at the Cretaceous Café.

No bookings required ✅
Q: What do you get when you mix Dinosaurs, Opera, Champagne, and Private Charter Flights?
A: An amazing experience including ALL OF THIS 👇

🥂 Champagne breakfast at Brisbane Airport Ibis Hotel
✈️ Depart Brisbane on a private charter flight
🍴 Land in @experiencewinton, enjoy lunch, and explore the @waltzingmatildacentre 
🦖 Visit the @australianageofdinosaurs and the Stampede Display
🍹 Join the Pre-Event VIP Function
🎶 Experience the magic of Dark Sky Serenade by @operaqueensland 
🌌 Head back to Winton Airport
✈️ Fly back to Brisbane

📆 Thursday 16 May 2024 

Find out more via 👉 https://bit.ly/DarkSkySerenadePackage
🧳 Pack your bags for #AustraliasDinosaurTrail and release your inner palaeontologist on the hunt for Australia’s ancient treasures AKA 👉 fossils!

Come find us in 📍@outbackqueensland

#outback #caravanningaustralia #travellingwithkidsaustralia #palaeontology #palaeontologist #winton #outbackaustralia #thisisqueensland #richmondqld #visithughenden
⭐ WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT ⭐

Congratulations to Kylie from the Gold Coast the WINNER of our Ultimate Family Adventure on Australia’s Dinosaur Trail! 🦖🚗

Thanks to everyone who entered. We hope to see you all on this ancient adventure in #OutbackQueensland soon!
Here's how to have a Wonderful time Wandering around Winton:

🦖 @australianageofdinosaurs Museum: engage with the ancient past through interactive tours and exhibits that bring the prehistoric world to life. Entry is included in our pass at the link in bio.

🐾 Dinosaur Stampede at Lark Quarry: walk alongside tracks left by dinosaurs, capturing a moment of prehistoric panic and wonder. Entry is included in our pass at the link in bio.

🎶 @waltzingmatildacentre: delve into the legend of Australia’s most famous tune in the town where it first rang out. The centre celebrates the song's story and its writer, Banjo Patterson, against a backdrop of shearers' history.

💎 Boulder Opals of Winton: discover the iridescent beauty of boulder opals. Take a day trip to Queensland’s oldest opal fields at Opalton and maybe find a gem to call your own.

🎭 @royal_theatre_winton : experience the magic of the movies under a blanket of stars at one of the last remaining open-air theatres in Australia. The Royal Open Air Theatre combines the nostalgia of the silver screen with the beauty of the outback night sky. 

👯‍♀️ @crackupsisters’ House, Yard and Dustarena: step into the whimsical world of quintessential outback architecture. This precinct offers a museum of Outback Entertainers, celebration of outback art forms, performances, workshops and very interactive accommodation.

🔨 Arno’s Wall: this isn't just a wall; it's a chronicle of creativity. Built from everything imaginable, including motorbikes and crockery, Arno's Wall is a monument to outback ingenuity and art.

🎵 Winton Music Fence: unleash your inner maestro at this interactive musical installation in the heart of nature. It's not just for kids; the Music Fence invites all ages to strike a chord.

🌈 Mitchell Grass Plains and Mesas: Winton is the gateway to a technicolor wilderness. Marvel at the 'jump-ups', the local term for mesas that spring from the plains, offering panoramic views and spectacular photo ops.

📷: @experiencewinton
We know so many of you have already taken the leap back in time with us along the Australian Dinosaur Trail 🦕💫 

Your photos and stories make this journey so much more special. A huge shout-out to @ouroutbackodyssey for sharing this fun moment!

Got your own snapshots? We're all eyes! Drop them in the comments or tag us to share the prehistoric love 📸🌾 #AustralianDinosaurTrail

📍 @australianageofdinosaurs 

#ExperienceWinton #OutbackQueensland #AustralianAgeofDinosaurs #Outback #Dinosaurs
Here's some 'Hughenden Highlights' to Help you Have the Happiest Holiday!

🦴 Flinders Discovery Centre: home to thousands of fossils, including the awe-inspiring Muttaburrasaurus, the centre provides a comprehensive history of dinosaur discoveries in the area. Entry is included in the Australian Dinosaur Trail Pass, which you can get here - https://bit.ly/ADTPASS 

🌠 'Hughie' the Muttaburrasaurus: Get up close with a life-sized replica of 'Hughie', a Muttaburrasaurus that once roamed this land. This replica, based on bones found right in the Hughenden region, is a must-see for all visitors.

🏜️ Porcupine Gorge National Park: Known as 'Australia's Little Grand Canyon', the Porcupine Gorge is a testament to natural history with its layered sedimentary formations and vibrant ecosystems. It's an ideal spot for hiking and enjoying the serene outback ambiance.

🎨 Hughenden Water Tower Art: vibrant artwork adorning the local water tower, is a landmark that turns utility into creativity, showcasing Hughenden's artistic streak.

🏞️ Hughenden Recreational Lake: A serene spot perfect for unwinding, whether you're into fishing, bird-watching, or just enjoying a peaceful picnic by the water.

🌳 Historic Coolabah Tree & Surveyor's Peg: Take a stroll to see this historical site where surveyors marked the land, a living reminder of the town’s settler history.

🍺 Great Western Hotel: Grab a cold one at this iconic local pub, where stories flow as freely as the drinks and you can soak up the genuine outback hospitality.

🛍️ Hughenden Markets: Browse local crafts, produce, and treasures at the town markets—a must-do for every visitor looking to take a piece of Hughenden home.

To make your stay chock-full of charm, check out 👉https://www.visithughenden.com.au/town/hughenden/ 

📷: @visithughenden