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NRMA has the most trusted and comprehensive accomodation information for your next holiday in Winton Australia.
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Pop 980. (1353km NW Brisbane, 179km NW Longreach) The centre of Matilda Country, a diverse region in which vast Mitchell Grass plains are broken by coloured gorges, ridges and jump-ups. A wide variety of animal and bird life in the area. Rich in history Winton was originally known as Pelican Waterhole and was first settled in 1875. The town is best known as the place where AB (Banjo) Paterson wrote Waltzing Matilda in 1895, whilst at Dagworth Station outside Winton. The first performance of the ballad was reported to be at Winton's North Gregory Hotel on the 6th of April of the same year. Winton is recognised as the 'home' of Australian bush poetry, hosting the annual Bronze Swagman Award, one of the country's most prestigious literary awards.
FESTIVALS: Easter in the Outback (Apr), Winton Opal Festival (Jul), Winton Camel Races (Jul), Winton Outback Festival (Sep).
ACCESS: Car via the Matilda Hwy. Also access by air, coach and rail connection.
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On our website you will find a complete guide to accomodation in Winton. Select from a range of Winton accomodation including hotels, motels, apartments, bed & breakfasts, cottages and caravan parks. All the accomodation is star rated to help you select the perfect place to stay whether it be a budget motel, luxury B&B, business hotel or family caravan park. The accomodation is awarded a star rating between 1 and 5 stars based upon the accomodations facilities, maintenance and cleanliness, allowing you to choose accomodation in any state with confidence.
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 Matilda Country Tourist Park
 Banjo's Overnight & Holiday Units
Winton Outback Motel
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This online accomodation index provides the same information that Australians have used for many years to find a place to stay with the star ratings signifying the standard of the facilities offered by the accomodations
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