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Winton
This small town is best known as the place where Banjo Patterson wrote the ballad Waltzing Matilda, which was first performed at the North Gregory Hotel on 6 April 1895. Along with Longreach, Winton claims to be the home of Qantas (the airline’s first flight was between the two towns).
Practical Information
Winton Tourist Information Centre
50 Elderslie Street, Winton
Tel (07) 4657 1886 or 1300 665 115
Website www.experiencewinton.com.au
Open Jan-Feb 8.30am-4pm daily; Mar-Nov 8.30am-5pm daily; Dec 8.30am-4pm daily
Coming & Going
Greyhound (tel 1300 473 946) buses go to Brisbane, Mount Isa and Rockhampton and stop at Waltzing Matilda Centre on Elderslie Street.
Accommodation
North Gregory Hotel
67 Elderslie Street, Winton
Tel 1800 801 611
Sights
Waltzing Matilda Centre
The Waltzing Matilda Centre has displays about the history and lifestyle of Winton including exhibits on Qantas and outback art. However the centre’s main focus is the origin of the famous song, Waltzing Matilda.
50 Elderslie Street, Winton
Tel (07) 4657 1886
Website www.matildacentre.com.au
Admission $19
Open 9am-5pm daily
