Dinosaur Trail Tour of Outback QLD
On Australia’s Dinosaur Trail, you'll visit prehistoric attractions in Winton, Hughenden and Richmond.
- Visit the Lark Quarry Dinosaur Stampeded with 3300 dinosaur footprints from 95 million years ago.
- Visit the Australian Age of Dinosaurs Museum to learn about the giants that roamed our region.
- Travel to Hughenden to see Muttaburasaurus
- Tour Richmond to see large marine fossils, learn where to find them, and try your hand at fossil hunting for your own collection.
Highlights Include:
- Dinosaur Stampede at Lark Quarry Conservation Park
- Carisbrooke Station
- Waltzing Matilda Centre
- Australian Age of Dinosaur Museum & Sunset BBQ
- Flinders Discovery Centre
- Kronosaurus Korner
- Rangelands Rifts & Sunset Tour
Tour Includes:
- 5 nights' accommodation with ensuite facilities
- All meals as per itinerary
- All tours, activities and museum admissions as per itinerary
- Pick up and drop off in Longreach
- Travel in an Air-conditioned vehicle
- Savannah Guides Enterprise and accredited guide
- Small group - 8 to 18 guests
Your fare excludes:
- Flights to and from Longreach
- Travel Insurance
- Personal expenses such as drinks and souvenirs
Please note the following itinerary is subject to change without notice.
Day 1 – Monday – Arrive in Longreach
Welcome to Outback Queensland! Our Red Dirt Tours guide will meet you in Longreach with a pick up at the Longreach Airport or Longreach Accommodation, at approx. 2.15pm. We’ll then enjoy a pleasant drive through the Mitchell grass plains to Winton, home to dinosaurs, Waltzing Matilda and ancient landscapes.
- Stay: North Gregory Hotel, Winton
- Included Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Day 2 – Tuesday - Dinosaur Stampede
Journey through jump-up country to the Dinosaur Stampede at Lark Quarry Conservation Park. Join a guided tour to see this snapshot of dinosaur behaviour from 95 million years ago. Visit Carisbrooke Station and be mesmerised by views of ancient landscapes as far as the eye can see.
- Stay: North Gregory Hotel, Winton
- Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3 – Wednesday - Australian Age of Dinosaurs
Spend the morning visiting the Waltzing Matilda Centre and exploring downtown Winton. In the afternoon we visit the Australian Age of Dinosaurs Museum to learn about the animals that roamed our land and the prehistoric environment they lived in. We stay on the jump-up to enjoy a sunset barbeque dinner and stargazing at the Gondwana Stars Observatory.
- Stay: North Gregory Hotel, Winton
- Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4 – Thursday - Richmond
Travel north through grazing grasslands to the town of Richmond - home of marine fossils dating back 100 million years. This afternoon we visit Australia’s premier marine fossil museum, Kronosaurus Korner. You’ll also have the opportunity to dig for marine fossils at one of Richmond’s fossil dig sites. See how palaeontologists find and dig these massive creatures out of the ground before you try your hand at it!
- Stay: Ammonite Inn, Richmond
- Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5 – Friday - Hughenden - Winton
This morning, we head east to Hughenden, home to Mutt the Muttaburrasaurus. We’ll visit the Flinders Discovery Centre, see Mutt the life-sized replica dinosaur and local fossils. You may even find a moon rock! After a town tour we head back to Winton where we will explore the narrow rocky channels that erosion has created on Rangelands Station. Toast the sunset with a glass of wine, nibbles and spectacular views overlooking the open plains.
- Stay: North Gregory Hotel, Winton
- Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6 – Saturday - Winton - Longreach
We return to Longreach in time for a farewell morning tea and transfer to the Longreach Airport for your flight to Brisbane, or to your Longreach accommodation.
- Included Meals: Breakfast
Tour commences and concludes in Longreach
- 29 April - 04 May 2024
- 05 - 10 August 2024
From $2,750 per person twin share / Single Traveller $3,100
We can assist with flights from your nearest capital city to and from Longreach. Call us today on 1300 414 198 to secure your spot on this tour today.
North Gregory Hotel, Winton
The historic North Gregory is an oasis in the heart of this sun-browned land, promising the ultimate one-stop outback adventure in style and comfort. The hotel has played its part in many significant moments in Australia’s history and is an attraction in itself. It is a must-see in your ultimate outback Queensland experience. Since the original hotel was first opened in 1879 it has become a focal point for locals and travellers alike.
The Gregory’s rooms offer the comforts of home with ensuite bathrooms, access to balconies and complementary use of the open air Artesian Spa. Relax and enjoy all the amenities after your day of exploring the beauty of Winton. Onsite, you’ll find TAB, Keno, Pokies and a pool table for your entertainment with a delightful beer garden where you can relax and soak in the outback atmosphere.
Ammonite Inn, Richmond
The Ammonite Inn in centrally located in Richmond. The Motel has a licensed restaurant 'Rivers' and a swimming pool as well as guest laundry with washing machine, dryer and iron. All rooms are air-conditioned, with a bar fridge, kettle and tea and coffee facilities. Your hosts Jamie and Gayle look forward to providing you with first class service and an enjoyable stay.
Recommended Flights for tour
- Monday – QF2544 Depart Brisbane 1105 Arrive Longreach 1410
- Saturday – QF2547 Depart Longreach 1235 Arrive Brisbane 1440
What do I bring? – Bring the essentials
- A full water bottle (bus will carry additional drinking water for you to refill from)
- Hat
- Camera
- Comfortable footwear
- For sunsets it is advisable to bring a jacket in the winter months
- And of course, a sense of humour and adventure
Is there a toilet on board the bus?
The bus in not equipped with a toilet and on some tours there are few toilet facilities along the way. Please use the facilities prior to boarding.
Travel at 60 and supplier booking conditions apply.
- Minimum of 8 passengers are required for tour to proceed.
- Non-Refundable deposit of $400 per person is required within 7 days of booking.
- Final payment due no later than 70 days prior to travel.
Red Dirt Tours (the operator) operates in remote and rugged regions where facilitates and services are either very limited or non-existent. Despite our best reasonable endeavours will be made to keep to arrival/departure times but no guarantee can be given and the operator will not be liable for any costs incurred through delay, change in itinerary or failure to connect with any other service. The operator will not accept responsible for any problem, complaint or claim resulting from the provision of a service or failure to provide a service by any transportation, accommodation or other supplier who may supply a service at the request of the operator. The operator reserves the right to exclude any passenger from a tour at any time if in the opinion of the operator that person may appear likely to risk the health or safety or comfort of other passengers or themselves, or in the event that person commits any illegal act. In any such circumstances the operator will not be liable to pay any compensation whatsoever.