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

Science Week 2024!

Did you know that the oldest rock on earth was found here in Australia?

Hadean zircons, is known as the oldest material of terrestrial origin, found in Jack Hills (a range of hills in Mid-West Western Australia), and is the oldest rock found to date: 

Hadean zircons formed around 4.404 billion years ago!

Check out this basic Evolutionary Timeline of Earth... 

•	The age of Earth is between 4.4 and 4.57 billion years
•	About 3.5 - 3.8 billion years of simple cells (prokaryotes).
•	3 billion years of photosynthesis.
•	2 billion years of complex cells (eukaryotes).
•	1 billion years of multicellular life.
•	600 million years of simple animals.
•	570 million years of arthropods (ancestors of insects, arachnids and crustaceans).
•	550 million years of complex animals.
•	500 million years of fish and proto-amphibians.
•	475 million years of land plants.
•	400 million years of insects and seeds.
•	360 million years of amphibians.
•	300 million years of reptiles.
•	200 million years of mammals.
•	150 million years of birds.
•	130 million years of flowers.
•	65 million years since the non-avian dinosaurs died out.
•	2.5 million years since the appearance of Homo.
•	200,000 years since the appearance of modern humans.
•	25,000 years since Neanderthals died out.

Fossils are essential evidence for evolution because they show that life on Earth was different in the past than it is now. They can use techniques like radiometric dating to determine the age of fossils and so classify them to determine evolutionary links between things! 

There are many interesting and important additions to the fossil record coming out of Australia's Dinosaur Trail... where the past and the present collide in an adventure unlike any other... What have you learnt along the trail?

 #FossilHunting #outbackqueensland #ThisisQueensland #dinosaurtrail #OutbackQLD #AustralianAgeOfDinosaurs #SustainableTourism #DinosaurDiscovery #FamilyTravel #visitqueensland #WintonQLD #DinosaurTrail #DiscoverRichmond #visithughenden #hughenden #FossilFun #Palaeontology #outbackaustralia #australiangeographic #dinosaur #KronosaursKorner
🦕🦖 One pass, an epic amount of Jurassic journeying 👇
💰🎟️ Buy to save BIG on your Australia's Dinosaur Trail adventure 

🔬 A fully guided tour of the Fossil Preparation Laboratory, Collection Room, "March of the Titanosaurs" exhibition and self-guided exploration of Dinosaur Canyon.
🚌 A return transfer on the Noble Express shuttle from the Reception Centre (Collection Room) to Dinosaur Canyon.
👣 A fully guided tour of Dinosaur Stampede National Monument.
🏛️ Admission to Kronosaurus Korner in Richmond and Flinders Discovery Centre in Hughenden.

Check it out at the link in bio 👆👆

#AustraliasDinosaurTrail #OutbackQueensland #ThisisQueensland #OverlandersWay #ExperienceWinton #idigrichmond #KronosaurusKorner #VisitHughenden #endlesshorizons #OutbackQueensland
🦕 Australian Dinosaur Family Friendly Roadtrip 🚗

🛣️ Distance: 793KM | ⏱️ Duration: 4 nights

🏁 Starting point: Hughenden
🏁 Finishing point: Richmond

🦖🌟 All you need is a car and a plan to follow in the footsteps of prehistoric giants on a trip of a lifetime. 

… And trust us, this is a lesson in ancient history that the kids won't be rolling their eyes over 😉📚

🔗 in bio

#AustraliasDinosaurTrail #OutbackQueensland #ThisisQueensland #OverlandersWay #ExperienceWinton #idigrichmond #KronosaurusKorner #VisitHughenden #endlesshorizons #OutbackQueensland
Who's planning to roadtrip @outbackqueensland and visit us soon like @haulin_aus?
🌈 Ever hiked to the bottom of a rainbow? 

Porcupine Gorge's colorful cliffs are calling! Dive into crystal-clear waterholes, camp under a blanket of stars, and meet our curious local, the rufous bettong.

Just an hour from Hughenden, it's the Outback adventure you didn't know you needed.

#OutbackQLD #AustraliasDinosaurTrail
Outback sunrises on the road for the win 🌅 

#outbackqueensland #dinosaurtrail #sunrise #idigrichmond #KronosaurusKorner #RichmondQLD #MarineCreatures #FossilHunting #DiggingAtDawn

📷 @haulin_aus
🦕🌠 CALLING ALL DINO AND ASTRO ENTHUSIASTS - EXCITING NEWS! 🦖🔭

@australianageofdinosaurs are working on a BRAND NEW experience: 'The Shadows of Gondwana'! 🎉🆕

🦕 The Shadows of Gondwana experience will introduce:
🌙🎭 sustainable multi-sensory evening entertainment experience
🦖🚶‍♀️ journey into prehistoric Winton along wheelchair-accessible pathways in Dinosaur Canyon
👀🔊 immersion in the sights, sounds and fleeting shadows of Australia's ancient landscape
🌌🔭 guided tour under the Milky Way at The Jump-Up Dark-Sky Sanctuary

This groundbreaking adventure combines palaeotourism and astrotourism in a way never seen before! 🚀💫🦕

#AustralianAgeOfDinosaurs #australiasdinosaurtrail #BuildingBushTourism #ShadowsOfGondwana #Palaeotourism #Astrotourism #SustainableTourism #AccessibleTourism #DarkSkySanctuary #AustralianAgeOfDinosaurs #Winton
🌊 Dive into prehistory at Kronosaurus Korner! 110 million years ago, Richmond was underwater. Now? It's a treasure trove of marine fossils 🦕
#KronosaurusKorner #AustraliasDinosaurTrail #PrehistoricQueensland
👣 Witness the only known dinosaur stampede site in the world, just 110km southwest of Winton. Almost 4,000 fossilised footprints tell a dramatic tale of small dinosaurs fleeing a large carnivorous theropod 😱🏃‍♂️💨

👀🦖 See it to believe it:
🎙️ Join a 45-minute guided tour
🧠 Learn about the chaotic event from expert guides
🔊 Imagine the thundering sound of prehistoric panic!

💡 Pro tip: ⛽ Fuel up in Winton - there are no services en route 🚗💨
🎟️ Entry is included with your Australia's Dinosaur Trail Pass! 🦕🦖

#LarkQuarry #DinosaurStampede #AustraliasDinosaurTrail #ExperienceWinton #OutbackQueensland
If you're planning a trip along ADT, don't miss these larger-than-life artworks in @visithughenden!

🎨✨ Two water tanks transformed into magnificent art by Joel Fergie & Travis Vinson. From playful dinosaurs to breathtaking sunsets, these murals bring our region to life.

📸: @haulin_aus 

#WaterTowerArt #QueenslandArt  #VisitHughenden
🌅 Rise and shine for a prehistoric adventure! 🦕

🦴 Experience 'Digging at Dawn' in Richmond, where you can unearth real fossils from the ancient inland sea. Join expert guides at @kronosaurus_korner for this hands-on journey into Australia's prehistoric past.

🦖 Come check it out for yourself and see what lurks beneath the surface in Richmond. 

⛏️ Who knows? You might discover the next big fossil find!

📷 Kronosaurus Korner 

#idigrichmond #KronosaurusKorner #MarineCreatures #FossilHunting #diggingatdawn #australiasdinosaurtrail #outbackqueensland 
#dinosaurexperienceaustralia
💎 Did you know? Winton isn't just famous for dinosaurs - it's also an opal hotspot!

Boulder Opals are found near Winton and are known for their vibrant play-of-colour in stunning patterns. These prehistoric gems formed millions of years ago in the same rocks where we find dinosaur fossils today!

📷 @experiencewinton 

#ExperienceWinton #WintonQLD #OutbackQueensland #AustraliasDinosaurTrail #BoulderOpal"
🦕🌟 Dreaming of a prehistoric adventure? Let us inspire your next Outback Queensland journey! 🦖🏜️

Here's an itinerary packed with ideas to spark your imagination:
🔍 Uncover ancient mysteries in Winton
🦕 Meet 'Hughie' the dinosaur in Hughenden
🐟🦈 Dive into marine fossil wonders in Richmond

Whether you're a fossil enthusiast 🔬 nature lover 🌿 or family seeking unique experiences 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦, we've got world-class museums 🏛️ to hands-on fossil hunting 🛠️ so use this itinerary as your launchpad for an unforgettable adventure through time ⏳

Start planning today at the link in bio 🗺️🚗 

#AustraliasDinosaurTrail #OutbackQueensland #OutbackAdventure #ExploreWinton #VisitHughenden #DiscoverRichmond #DinosaurTrail #FossilHunting #OutbackExplorer
🦕💰🦖 Who wants to experience Australia's prehistoric past... AND save BIG? 

Australia's Dinosaur Trail Pass is your ticket to a roaring adventure! 🎟️🌋

Discover 4 dino-mite locations:
🦴 Australian Age of Dinosaurs
🦶 Dinosaur Stampede National Monument
🌊 Kronosaurus Korner, Richmond
🏛️ Flinders Discovery Centre, Hughenden

Enjoy guided tours 🧑‍🏫, fossil labs 🔬, and jaw-dropping exhibitions 🤯!

Get your pass at the link in bio 👆
Here some of the Must-See pubs in and around Hughenden!

Torrens Creek, located 55 mins from Hughenden, provides amazing food, drinks and general items from their corner store

The Prairie Pub is located 30 mins out of town, this Pub boasts amazing outback culture and history, as well as the beloved Buffy the Buffalo. Its an absolute must see while your visiting out here!

#visithughenden #hughenden #HughendenOutback #ExploreAustralia #thisisqueensland #outbackqueensland
🦴🔊 Fossil Laboratory ASMR from our friends at @australianageofdinosaurs 🔊🦴

The rock that encapsulates fossils can be stubborn and so the Museum’s fossil technicians have to use powerful tools to remove it. ⛏️

🎧 Listen as Honorary Technician, Hugh, uses an air chisel to remove hard siltstone between a rib and humerus (upper arm bone) of the sauropod ‘Judy’ 🦕

#AustralianAgeOfDinosaurs #FossilLaboratory #Dinosaurs #Palaeontology #FossilFun #OutbackQueensland #AustralianFossils #AustralianPalaeontology #Volunteers #VolunteersMakeADifference #ASMR
School holidays are nearly here, and there’s no better place for the kids than @kronosaurus_korner!

Get ready for an unforgettable fossil-hunting adventure with Digging at Dawn.

Experience the thrill of hunting for your own fossils, nurtured by nature for millions of years! Join their expert guides for a glorious morning under the outback skies, and learn the skills to uncover ancient mysteries just below the surface.

Tours are available every Wednesday and Friday during the season, with extra days added during school holidays. Spots fill up fast, so make sure to prebook online via https://tinyurl.com/KronoKDig

🌟SPECIAL OFFER 🌟
BOOK your Family Adventure into the museum before the end of June, and children visit FREE!
Book ONLINE now and save later - Kids Free Entry discount applies when booked before June 30th and is valid until December 31st, 2024!

Type in https://tinyurl.com/KronoKFamily and enter the promo code KK009 at checkout to SAVE and secure your family’s 2024 Fossil Adventure!

#OutbackQueensland #KronosaurusKorner #FossilHunting #SchoolHolidays #FamilyAdventure #DiggingAtDawn #KidsFreeEntry #youlldigrichmond #thisisqueensland #seeaustralia
🎉 Friday night in Winton be like... 🎉 When the whole town shows up to the hottest spot in town... Outback Queensland winter sunset! 🌅 These galahs sure know how to get the party started! 🤣

#winton #outback #seeaustralia #abcmyphoto #outbacksky #australiasdinosaurtrail #outbackaustralia #loveaustralia #queensland #australianwildlife #australiangeographic

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