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Now Open
The Centre has reopened with a COVID-19 safe plan in place.

If there is one song that lives in the heart of all Australians, it is "Waltzing Matilda"...
Be Inspired
Winton's Waltzing Matilda Centre tells the story of Waltzing Matilda, Winton, and the Outback region.
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Winton Boulder Opal
You will find genuine Winton Boulder Opal littered throughout the walls and floors of the centre.
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QLD Tourism Award
The Waltzing Matilda Centre is the 2018 Queensland Tourism Award Winner for Best New Tourism Business.
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QLD Tourism
The Waltzing Matilda Centre is an Accredited Business recognised by QLD Tourism.
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The Billabong
The new Interpretive Billabong display
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Visitor Information
The Waltzing Matilda Centre contains an accredited Visitor Information Centre.
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Chorregon Railway
The feature of this display is the BB 18 1/4 Class Steam Locomotive.
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Now is the time
Kids on Tour Until 5th March
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QAGOMA Touring
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Waltzing Matilda
A song for Everyone.
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John Villiers Art Prize
Entries now closed
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Tuckerbox Cafe
Make sure you stop into the Tuckerbox Cafe for a coffee or a bite to eat!
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Main Exhibition
Experience the story of Waltzing Matilda and Western QLD through interactive displays.
John Villiers Art Prize
Entries now closed
The John Villiers Art Prize is an annual art competition open to all Australian artists and presented by the Outback Regional Gallery and Waltzing Matilda Centre Winton, Qld. Generously sponsored by The John Villiers Trust.
View Outback Regional Art Gallery
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Matt Bromhead
2020 Third Prize
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Annette Peterson
2020 People's Choice Award
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Major Sponsors
The John Villiers Outback Art Prize (generously sponsored by The John Villiers Trust)
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Kathy Ellem
2020 Major Award Winner
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Ross Booker
2020 Honorary Mention
Once a jolly swagman camped by a billabong
Under the shade of a coolibah tree,
And he sang as he watched and waited till his billy boiled:
"You'll come a-waltzing Matilda, with me."
More than a song.
Winton's Waltzing Matilda Centre is not just...
World Class Museum
The first museum in the world dedicated to a song, the new Waltzing Matilda Centre boasts state of the art interpretation, telling the story of Waltzing Matilda.
Exhibition Space
Waltzing Matilda: A Song for Everyone. Bush Ballad. Unofficial Anthem. National Treasure. An exhibition that celebrates the song and the music of Waltzing Matilda. On display from February 2020.
Fine Eatery
Need a coffee break or a meal? The Tuckerbox Cafe serves up healthy, delicious, nutritional food daily. Available for catering.
Art Gallery
Now is the Time, Kids on Tour invites children to explore the theme of climate change and protest through a range of activities. Now is the time, Kids on Tour is a touring exhibition of Queensland Art Gallery and Gallery of Modern Art adapted from the QAGOMA’s Children’s Art Centre, that provides free interactive activities for children throughout Queensland. Image: Raquel Ormella & Milani Gallery.
Qantilda Museum
These interactive displays tell the story and history of the Winton Shire, including the Great Shearers Strike of 1891, and the birth of QANTAS.
Award Winning Architecture
Exhibitions aside, the new Waltzing Matilda Centre is a sight to behold in itself. It was designed by award winning architects, Cox Architecture.
Admission Prices
An experience you will remember forever. Please contact us for tour or large group bookings.
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Adults
$ 32 - Includes :
- Access to the interpretive display
- Access to the Qantilda Museum
- Access to the Exhibition Space
- Access to the Art Gallery is free of charge.
- Adults classed as 18 and over
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Family Pass
Best value
$ 67
- Includes :
- Access to the interpretive display
- Access to the Qantilda Museum
- Access to the Exhibition Space
- Access to the Art Gallery is free of charge.
- The family pass includes up to 2 adults and 4 Children
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Concession*
$ 29
- Includes :
- Access to the interpretive display
- Access to the Qantilda Museum
- Access to the Exhibition Space
- Access to the Art Gallery is free of charge.
- *Concession card may be required
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Children 5-11yrs
$ 12
- Includes :
- Access to the interpretive display
- Access to the Qantilda Museum
- Access to the Exhibition Space
- Access to the Art Gallery is free of charge.
- Children between 12-17yrs are $17
From the ashes.
From the ashes of the fire on 18th June 2015, the Waltzing Matilda Centre has been reborn.
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Fire Video
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The Wreckage
The fire completely destroyed the centre, with only a shell and ashes remaining.
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Little could be saved
Only a few small items could be recovered from the wreckage.
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Demolition Begins
After recovering as much as possible, the demolition crew began, reducing the site to a blank canvas.
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The Timelapse
Stay a while mate!
While you are here why not stay another day and see what this beautiful part of Australia has to offer.
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Australian Age of Dinosaurs
Australian Age of Dinosaurs Museum of Natural History is home to the world’s largest collection of Australian dinosaur fossils, including some of our most famous such as Australovenator (Banjo) and Diamantinasaurus (Matilda).
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The Musical Fence
Winton is home to world's first permanent musical fence installation in the world. Accompanied by a junkyard band, the Musical Fence is free and available for everyone to use.Go on, grab a stick and head on down to make some music at the world’s first and only Musical Fence!
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Lark Quarry Dinosaur Stampede
The Dinosaur Trackways at Lark Quarry are believed to be unique in the world in that they represent the most concentrated site and only definitive record of dinosaur stampede behaviour. The Trackways are also believed to date back to the Cretaceous Period, 95 million years ago.
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Heritage Truck & Machinery Museum
Take a trip into Transport History with a visit to Winton’s Heritage Truck and Machinery Museum. View fully-restored heritage trucks, tractors and machinery.
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Willie Mar's Chinese Garden
Willie Mar’s Fruit and Vegetable Shop and Market Garden was the longest operating Chinese market garden and shop left remaining on the edge of any Western Queensland town. Its presence serves as a reminder of the long association Chinese settlers had with the Central West and the significant contribution they made to the health of communities.
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Corfield & Fitzmaurice
This magnificent example of a general store is heritage listed by the National Trust. Opened by partners Corfield and Fitzmaurice in 1878, it was Winton's first general store, serving people of the township and pastoral properties until 1987.
Come say G'day!
Meet our extraordinary team. Want to join the team? Look for vacant positions below!
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Jenny Elliot
Centre Coordinator
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Karen Stephens
Exhibitions Coordinator
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Cheryl Jesberg
Visitor Experience Officer
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Jacey Stanley
Visitor Experience Officer
Opening Hours
We are open all year round, only closing for Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Years Day, so make sure you add the Waltzing Matilda Centre to your Outback Experience bucketlist!
April - September
Open 7 days a week : 9am - 5pm
Public Holidays : 9am - 3pm
October - March
Monday to Friday : 9am - 5pm
Weekends / Public Holidays : 9am - 3pm
CONTACT INFORMATION