Australia's Dinosaur Trail

06/10/2024

Australia's Dinosaur Trail just keeps getting better and better al because of the people who dedicate their lives to the preservation of our prehistoric past.

Pterosaurs from the Early to Mid-Cretaceous of Australia

05/10/2024

05/10/2024

From October to March both the Museum and Dinosaur Stampede will be closed on Sundays. Also, just a friendly reminder: we’ll be closed this Monday for the King’s Birthday public holiday! 👑

But no worries – we’ll be back in action Tuesday from 8am to 5pm. Got any questions? Flick us an email at [email protected].

So, slap on your hats, plan ahead and we’ll catch ya soon! 🦖💥

02/10/2024

Hit the trail in April 2025 and help Winton Celebrate 150 years!

08/09/2024

🫣Uh oh! Look out little buddy!
🦕 Don't get squished! 😲

This family had a blast taking photos at Australian Age of Dinosaurs...

What's been your best family photo along the trail?

📸 Jacqueline Jones

22/08/2024

Turn your Family's Holiday bucket list into a checklist this September School Holidays!

Way more than a dinosaur! - with loads more family fun in each town: Hughenden's porcupine gorge is spectacular; Richmond's Barramundi are massive and Winton's crack up sisters are hilarious!

Find out all there is to see and do along the trail!
Click the links below for more info!

Hughenden https://www.visithughenden.com.au/?gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIgZuepNeHiAMVhcY8Ah2YWwlAEAAYASAAEgIJfPD_BwE

Richmond https://www.kronosauruskorner.com.au/visitor-information

Winton https://www.experiencewinton.com.au/see-do/visitor-information-centre

Don't risk missing out! Book your accommodation and tour packages now and get yourselves ready for a family adventure that ticks all the boxes!

15/08/2024

Science Week 2024!

Did you know that the oldest rock on earth was found here in Australia?

Hadean zircons, is known as the oldest material of terrestrial origin, found in Jack Hills (a range of hills in Mid-West Western Australia), and is the oldest rock found to date:

Hadean zircons formed around 4.404 billion years ago!

Check out this basic Evolutionary Timeline of Earth...

• The age of Earth is between 4.4 and 4.57 billion years
• About 3.5 - 3.8 billion years of simple cells (prokaryotes).
• 3 billion years of photosynthesis.
• 2 billion years of complex cells (eukaryotes).
• 1 billion years of multicellular life.
• 600 million years of simple animals.
• 570 million years of arthropods (ancestors of insects, arachnids and crustaceans).
• 550 million years of complex animals.
• 500 million years of fish and proto-amphibians.
• 475 million years of land plants.
• 400 million years of insects and seeds.
• 360 million years of amphibians.
• 300 million years of reptiles.
• 200 million years of mammals.
• 150 million years of birds.
• 130 million years of flowers.
• 65 million years since the non-avian dinosaurs died out.
• 2.5 million years since the appearance of Homo.
• 200,000 years since the appearance of modern humans.
• 25,000 years since Neanderthals died out.

Fossils are essential evidence for evolution because they show that life on Earth was different in the past than it is now. They can use techniques like radiometric dating to determine the age of fossils and so classify them to determine evolutionary links between things!

There are many interesting and important additions to the fossil record coming out of Australia's Dinosaur Trail... where the past and the present collide in an adventure unlike any other... What have you learnt along the trail?

26/07/2024

🦕🦖 One pass, an epic amount of Jurassic journeying 👇
💰🎟️ Buy to save BIG on your Australia's Dinosaur Trail adventure

🔬 A fully guided tour of the Fossil Preparation Laboratory, Collection Room, "March of the Titanosaurs" exhibition and self-guided exploration of Dinosaur Canyon.
🚌 A return transfer on the Noble Express shuttle from the Reception Centre (Collection Room) to Dinosaur Canyon.
👣 A fully guided tour of Dinosaur Stampede National Monument.
🏛️ Admission to Kronosaurus Korner in Richmond and Flinders Discovery Centre in Hughenden.

Check it out here 👉 australiasdinosaurtrail.com.au/australias-dinosaur-trail-pass/

24/07/2024

🦕 Australian Dinosaur Family Friendly Roadtrip 🚗

🛣️ Distance: 793KM | ⏱️ Duration: 4 nights

🏁 Starting point: Hughenden
🏁 Finishing point: Richmond

🦖🌟 All you need is a car and a plan to follow in the footsteps of prehistoric giants on a trip of a lifetime.

… And trust us, this is a lesson in ancient history that the kids won't be rolling their eyes over 😉📚

🔗 https://australiasdinosaurtrail.com.au/family-friendly-road-trip/

23/07/2024

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20/07/2024

🌈 Ever hiked to the bottom of a rainbow?

Porcupine Gorge's colorful cliffs are calling! Dive into crystal-clear waterholes, camp under a blanket of stars, and meet our curious local, the rufous bettong.

Just an hour from Hughenden, it's the Outback adventure you didn't know you needed.

18/07/2024

Outback sunrises on the road for the win 🌅



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15/07/2024

🦕🌠 CALLING ALL DINO AND ASTRO ENTHUSIASTS - EXCITING NEWS! 🦖🔭

Australian Age of Dinosaurs are working on a BRAND NEW experience: 'The Shadows of Gondwana'! 🎉🆕

🦕 The Shadows of Gondwana experience will introduce:
🌙🎭 sustainable multi-sensory evening entertainment experience
🦖🚶‍♀️ journey into prehistoric Winton along wheelchair-accessible pathways in Dinosaur Canyon
👀🔊 immersion in the sights, sounds and fleeting shadows of Australia's ancient landscape
🌌🔭 guided tour under the Milky Way at The Jump-Up Dark-Sky Sanctuary

This groundbreaking adventure combines palaeotourism and astrotourism in a way never seen before! 🚀💫🦕

12/07/2024

🌊 Dive into prehistory at Kronosaurus Korner! 110 million years ago, Richmond was underwater. Now? It's a treasure trove of marine fossils 🦕

09/07/2024

If you're planning a trip along ADT, don't miss these larger-than-life artworks in Visit Hughenden!

🎨✨ Two water tanks transformed into magnificent art by Joel Fergie & Travis Vinson. From playful dinosaurs to breathtaking sunsets, these murals bring our region to life.

Learn more about these incredible artworks: visithughenden.com.au/attraction/hughenden-water-tower-art

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06/07/2024

🌅 Rise and shine for a prehistoric adventure! 🦕

🦴 Experience 'Digging at Dawn' in Richmond, where you can unearth real fossils from the ancient inland sea. Join expert guides at Kronosaurus Korner for this hands-on journey into Australia's prehistoric past.

🦖 Come check it out for yourself and see what lurks beneath the surface in Richmond.

⛏️ Who knows? You might discover the next big fossil find!

🔎 Learn more: kronosauruskorner.com.au/digs/digging-at-dawn

📷 Kronosaurus Korner

03/07/2024

💎 Did you know? Winton isn't just famous for dinosaurs - it's also an opal hotspot!

The Boulder Opal found near Winton is known for its vibrant play-of-colour in stunning patterns. These prehistoric gems formed millions of years ago in the same rocks where we find dinosaur fossils today!

📷 Experience Winton

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