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Australian Dinosaur Trail

470km
This is a must-drive for all dinosaur enthusiasts and budding palaeontologists.
  • ROAD CONDITION: 2WD with caution; sealed/unsealed
  • BEST MONTHS TO TRAVEL: April to October
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Road condition
2WD with caution; sealed/unsealed
Best months to travel
April to October
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Cairns, AU
temperature icon 28°C
light rain
  • Winton215km to Hughenden
  • Hughenden115km to Richmond
  • RichmondDestination
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Key Attractions along Australian Dinosaur Trail

Things to do along Australian Dinosaur Trail

  • Experience a dinosaur stampede at Lark Quarry south of Winton
  • Sing at the Waltzing Matilda Centre, Winton
  • Explore the Australian Age of Dinosaurs Museum, Winton
  • Discover Australia’s mini Grand Canyon at Porcupine Gorge, Hughenden
  • Meet Hughie the Muttaburrasaurus at the Flinders Discovery Centre, Hughenden
  • Take in the sunset from Mt Walker, Hughenden
  • Relax by the water at Hughenden Recreational Lake
  • Find your own fossils, Richmond
  • Learn more about dinosaurs at Kronosaurus Korner, Richmond
  • Join a cattle station tour, Richmond
  • Step into pioneering history at Cambridge Downs Heritage Centre, Richmond
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