Big things are planned to mark this important milestone, which coincides with Queensland's 150th birthday celebrations.  Sure, we say each festival "this will be the best" - but this time we REALLY mean it!!  

Over the five days we provide back-to-back entertainment for the whole family. This year we have around 40 events planned, appealing to all ages and interests. The Outback Iron Man, Iron Woman and Iron Kid competitions, the fourth Truckies Reunion, bush poetry breakfasts and a whip cracking championship are just a few of the activities on offer.  

Winton is in the very heart of Matilda Highway Country between Longreach and Cloncurry. Our Shire covers a massive 53,820 square kilometers and has a population of 1500, with 900 people living in the town.

Winton is 1,375 kilometres north-west of Brisbane and 600 kilometres from Townsville. It is close to some unique attractions, including dinosaur trackways dating back to the Cretaceous Period, 95 million years ago, and the Waltzing Matilda Centre, which celebrates Australia's "other" national anthem, penned by Banjo Paterson in 1895 while holidaying at Dagworth station near Winton.

We look forward to seeing you in the outback!

By the time you arrive for the festival, these modern 2-3 person tents will be erected on site and fitted out with carpeted floors, full screens, fold-up beds, mattresses and an internal light.  There will also be plenty of shower and toilet facilities on site. For bookings and information, visit www.outbackfestival.org/accommodation/tentcity.html