Winton Roadhouse Cabins & Caravan Park – Winton

The Winton Roadhouse Cabins & Caravan Park offers a convenient and comfortable base for travellers exploring the prehistoric heartland of outback Queensland. Located on the main street in the historic town of Winton, this park provides the ultimate convenience, with all of the town’s famous attractions and services right on its doorstep. The park caters to a wide range of travellers, offering a variety of accommodation from powered and unpowered sites suitable for caravans and motorhomes, to comfortable, air-conditioned cabins. A key feature is the on-site roadhouse, providing an easy option for fuel and takeaway meals without having to venture far. After a hot day exploring the vast outback landscapes or delving into the area’s rich history, the park’s swimming pool is a welcome oasis for a refreshing dip. The facilities are practical and well-maintained, including amenities blocks, a laundry, and barbecue areas, ensuring a comfortable stay. Its central location makes it the perfect basecamp for discovering Winton’s iconic attractions. Visitors can easily walk to the world-class Waltzing Matilda Centre, browse the opal shops, or catch a movie at the historic Royal Open Air Theatre. It’s also the ideal starting point for the must-do day trips to the Australian Age of Dinosaurs museum and the Dinosaur Stampede National Monument at Lark Quarry. For travellers looking for a well-located, practical, and friendly park to experience everything Winton has to offer, the Roadhouse Caravan Park is a superb choice.

Site Information

• Location: On Chirnside Street (Landsborough Highway) in the centre of Winton.
• Site Suitable For: Tents, camper trailers, caravans, and motorhomes.
• Road Access: Sealed highway.
• Site Surface: Dirt and gravel sites.
• Camping Permitted: Yes, this is a paid caravan park. Bookings are recommended in peak season.
• Maximum Overnight Stays: Check with management when booking.
• Number of Powered Sites: A good number of powered sites are available.
• Number of Un-powered Sites: A good number of unpowered sites are available.
• Facilities: Swimming pool, toilets, hot showers, laundry, BBQs.
• Picnic Tables: Yes, available in common areas.
• Potable Water: Yes, potable water is available.
• Mobile Phone Coverage: Excellent for Telstra.
• TV Reception: Excellent.
• Onsite Public Toilets: Yes.
• Ullage: Dump point is likely available for guests.
• Rubbish Bins: Yes.
• Open Fires: Prohibited.
• Generator Use: Prohibited.
• Number of Sites Available: Numerous defined sites.
• Essentials to Bring: Standard camping gear, swimwear.
• Pet Friendly: Yes, the park is pet-friendly on sites. Check conditions when booking.
• Fishing: Possible in the nearby Western River and local waterholes.
• Short Walks: Easy walks throughout the Winton town centre.

Local Amenities

All of Winton’s amenities are within a short walk from the park.

• Local Pubs:
  • The Tattersalls Hotel (approx. 500 m)
  • The North Gregory Hotel (approx. 600 m)
  • The Gregory Hotel (approx. 1 km)
• Places to Eat:
  • The onsite roadhouse. Numerous hotels, cafes, and bakeries in Winton.
• Local Attractions:
  • Waltzing Matilda Centre
  • Australian Age of Dinosaurs Museum
  • Dinosaur Stampede National Monument at Lark Quarry
  • Arno’s Wall & Royal Open Air Theatre
• Nearest Caravan Parks:
  • This is a major caravan park. Other options include Matilda Country Tourist Park and Winton Wanderers.
• Next Free Camps:
  • Long Waterhole (donation camp, approx. 1 km)
  • Ayrshire Hills Rest Area (24hr, approx. 70 km)
• Nearest Dump Points:
  • A dump point is likely available onsite. A public one is also in Winton.
• Nearest Petrol Station:
  • Available onsite at the roadhouse.
• Drinking Water Resupply:
  • Available onsite.
• Public Toilets:
  • Available onsite and throughout Winton.

Seasonal Weather Forecast

Winton has a hot semi-arid climate, with extremely hot summers and mild, dry winters with cold nights.