Winton Wanderers Caravan Park – Winton

Winton Wanderers Caravan Park is a classic, friendly outback caravan park that offers a comfortable and convenient base for travellers exploring Winton, the heart of Australia’s Dinosaur Trail. Located on the main highway into town, this park is known for its welcoming atmosphere, spacious sites, and shady trees that provide a welcome respite from the outback sun. The park caters to all types of travellers, offering a wide range of accommodation from powered and unpowered sites suitable for big rigs, caravans, and tents, to a variety of basic and ensuite cabins. A key feature for many guests is the refreshing swimming pool, the perfect place to cool off after a day of exploring and fossil hunting under the hot Queensland sky. The facilities are clean and well-maintained, including a camp kitchen, barbecue areas, and laundry services, ensuring a comfortable stay. The park is proudly pet-friendly, making it an excellent choice for those travelling with their furry companions. Its prime location means that Winton’s world-class attractions, such as the Waltzing Matilda Centre and the Royal Open Air Theatre, are just a short drive or a pleasant walk away. It also serves as the ideal launching point for day trips to the incredible Australian Age of Dinosaurs museum and the Dinosaur Stampede National Monument at Lark Quarry. For a friendly, comfortable, and perfectly positioned park to soak up the history and prehistoric wonders of Winton, the Wanderers is a fantastic choice.

Site Information

• Location: On the Landsborough Highway, on the western edge of Winton.
• Site Suitable For: Tents, camper trailers, caravans, and motorhomes of all sizes.
• Road Access: Sealed highway.
• Site Surface: Grass and dirt 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 large 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, camp kitchen, laundry, BBQs, dump point.
• 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 available onsite.
• 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 into the Winton town centre.

Local Amenities

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

• Local Pubs:
  • The Gregory Hotel (approx. 2 km)
  • The Tattersalls Hotel (approx. 2 km)
  • The North Gregory Hotel (approx. 2 km)
• Places to Eat:
  • Numerous hotels, cafes, bakeries, and roadhouses in Winton.
• Local Attractions:
  • Australian Age of Dinosaurs Museum
  • Waltzing Matilda Centre
  • Dinosaur Stampede National Monument at Lark Quarry
  • Arno’s Wall
• Nearest Caravan Parks:
  • This is a major caravan park. Other options include Matilda Country Tourist Park and Pelican Waterhole.
• Next Free Camps:
  • Long Waterhole (donation camp, approx. 4 km)
  • Ayrshire Hills Rest Area (24hr, approx. 70 km)
• Nearest Dump Points:
  • A dump point is available onsite for guests. A public one is also in Winton.
• Nearest Petrol Station:
  • Multiple service stations are available within 2 km.
• 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.