Australia's Dinosaur Trail Tour

6 Day / 5 Night Extended Tour
​Travel Australia's Dinosaur Trail visiting dinosaur attractions in Winton, Hughenden and Richmond. Visit the Lark Quarry Dinosaur Stampede with 3300 dinosaur footprints from 95 million years ago. Pick up the tools to help uncover real dinosaur bones at the Australian Age of Dinosaurs Museum. Travel to Hughenden to see Muttaburasaurus and to Richmond to see large marine fossils, learn where to find and how to identify fossils and try your hand at fossil hunting for your own collection. ​

INCLUDES:

• 5 nights accommodation with ensuite facilities - 3 nights Winton, 1 night Hughenden, 1 night Richmond
• All Meals
• All tours, activities and museum admissions in Winton, Hughenden and Richmond
• Air-conditioned 4WD vehicle
• Savannah Guides Enterprise and accredited guide
• Maximum 16 guests

• Transfers to/from Winton Airport on Thursday arrival and Tuesday departure

DEPARTS: TBA

PRICE: 
​Twin/Double: TBA     Single/Sole Use: TBA   Child (12-14): TBA

Itinerary - subject to change
Day 1 - Thursday: Winton (D)
Arrive in Winton and transfer to your accommodation; or spend the morning wandering town if you arrived by train on Wednesday night.
This afternoon we explore Winton and the natural erosion features of the Rangeland rifts and enjoy the views from the top of this mesa (or jump-up) formation with sunset nibbles and drinks.
Overnight at Winton Outback Motel.
 
Day 2 – Friday: Dinosaur Stampede (BLD)
Journey through grassland grazing country to the Dinosaur Stampede at Lark Quarry Conservation Park. Join a guided tour to see this snapshot of the ancient environment and dinosaur behaviour from 95 million years ago. Visit Merton Gorge and be mesmerised by views as far as the eye can see.
Overnight at Winton Outback Motel.
 
Day 3 - Saturday: Prep-a-Dino at Australian Age of Dinosaurs (BLD)
Spend the morning at the Australian Age of Dinosaurs museum with a Prep-a-Dino experience. Learn how the fossil preparation laboratory works and use your new skills on real fossils to help uncover 100 million year old dinosaurs.
Later we visit the Waltzing Matida Centre and time to relax or wander the shops.
Overnight at Winton Outback Motel.
 
Day 4 - Sunday: Winton to Hughenden (BLD)
Travel north to Hughenden, home to Hughie the Muttaburrasaurus. Visit the Flinders Discovery Centre to see Hughie and other local fossils before trying our hands at finding our own fossils – shells, molluscs, fish, squid, you never know what you will find.
Overnight at Hughenden Allen Terry Caravan Park (TBA).
 
Day 5 - Monday: Hughenden to Richmond (BLD)
We venture to the spectacular Porcupine Gorge National Park, known as the little grand canyon. Following the dinosaur trail we explore Richmond and visit Kronosaurus Korner, Australia’s premier marine fossil museum. This afternoon we are joined by experienced fossil hunters who show us how to find, identify and excavate our own 100 million year old fossils.
Overnight at Ammonite Inn, Richmond. (BLD)
 
Day 6 - Tuesday: Richmond to Winton (BL)
Return to the Winton. After a farewell lunch, your Dinosaur Trail experience concludes with a transfer to the Winton Airport.

Guests may stay on in Winton to meet with the Spirit of the Outback train departing on Thursday morning. Additional entry to the Waltzing Matilda Centre can be arranged or visit other numerous attractions at leisure on Wednesday.