Things To Do In Winton, Outback Queensland

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Ah, Winton Queensland. You sure caught us by surprise! This tiny, remote town is not on every traveler’s radar, and it wasn’t even on ours until our friends told us about it.

“It’s only a one-street town, but we liked it. It was quaint, and it’s so nice to sit outside at the pub on the corner and watch the Winton world go by.”

Despite being only home to around 856 people (according to the 2021 census) you’d be surprised by the amount of things to do in Winton.

It’s surrounded by vast, open desert plains, cutting it off from everywhere and everyone, so you can be sure the locals have created some unique attractions to keep them occupied!

The town of Winton was everything I’d romantically dreamed up about an Australian Outback town. If you’re planning a visit and not sure what to do there, here are some of the top things to do!

Is Winton Worth Visiting?

Winton QLD is definitely worth visiting. It may be a small town, but it has a lot to offer, from its fascinating dinosaur history, to opal mining history, to art installations, and of course the scenic landscapes of the Australian outback.

It also happens to be the town where Waltzing Matilda was written, which famously put Winton on the map.

With its charming, laid-back atmosphere, variety of attractions and diverse history, Winton is undoubtedly a must-visit destination.

Things to Do in Winton

1. Explore Downtown Winton

After the first evening, where we did indeed sit outside that pub on the corner, I commented to Craig how I felt like I was finally experiencing the Outback Queensland town I had imagined.

You could almost picture a Cobb & Co carriage rolling up and down the wide ambling streets and horses tied up outside the pub that sits on every corner.

Town folk sitting around the bar, open to conversations with strangers. Stories shared about the history and characters that roamed the streets, old and new, and a community where everyone knew your name.

It was all here in Winton, except for the horses tied up outside the pubs. There’s not a pub on every corner, but there are four pubs spread out about the town serving its community of only 2,000.

The Tattersalls Hotel was the pub on the corner where we sat with new friends John and Suzie on the pavement, under the stilted veranda above us.

We arrived early, and the locals did indeed sit…