Winton
2026 Top Tiny Tourism Town Finalist
Winton is a small but historically rich outback town in Queensland’s Central West region. With a population of around one thousand residents, Winton is an important service hub for surrounding pastoral properties and remote communities.
 
Winton is the birthplace of Australia’s iconic bush ballad Waltzing Matilda, and the town where QANTAS was founded. It proudly celebrates this cultural heritage while also being recognised as one of Australia’s most significant sites for dinosaur discoveries. With rich history, dramatic outback landscapes, and strong community spirit, Winton offers visitors an authentic glimpse into life in remote Outback Queensland.