Winton

Day One: We had a relaxing day. We headed up to the Australian Age of Dinosaurs Museum so we knew the timing and where to go before Work Experience began on Monday. Then we went to the North Gregory Hotel to see Gregory North, who is a Bush poetry performer. Gregory North - Bush Poet

We heard about A.B. Paterson's life with his poetry scattered throughout. If you are ever in Winton, see if Greg is performing - you will not be sorry. He performs three different shows and we have been able to see two! Usually 4.30pm-6pm in the beer garden at the back of the North Gregory Hotel. The North Gregory Hotel is where it is said the first ever performance of Waltzing Matilda took place! North Gregory Hotel – Winton Qld We stayed to have dinner here and the food was really good 

Day Two: Discovered the three shops in town for supplies Spar Convenience Stores | Australia | SPAR Australia Ltd Orlando Orchards (for fruit and veg and currently meat as the butchers has closed. Meat is mainly from Hughenden butchers and is great) (8) Facebook and Shoprite (8) Facebook (We have mainly used Spar and Orlandos). 

Had a drink at the Tuckerbox Cafe attached to the Tourist Information Centre (have returned multiple times since!)(8) Facebook Then off to Balamara Bakery for a pie and a loaf of bread! (8) Facebook Nice bread and worth the stop for a pie or a bakery treat!

The rest of the first week: Visited Winton Opal Gems, if you are looking for some opal jewellery or to just look at some opals go here. Home (wintonopalgems.com) Steve here is really helpful!

If you need a gym while staying at Winton go to the Neighbourhood Centre, they can help out. Not sure of casual cost, but if staying for a week or more current cost is $20 per week and $25 deposit for the fob! Gym is located at the end of Vindex Street and is 24/7.

We finished the week off by going to the Royal Theatre Winton Home - The Royal Open-Air Theatre Winton (royaltheatrewinton.com.au) and seeing Flash. This is an experience, there is no roof and the seats are canvas, they have a Candy bar with Jaffas, popcorn, chips, drinks, lollies. It is open during the day so you can go in and see some history and opens for John Wayne movies on Sundays; recent movies Fridays and Nostalgia nights Tuesdays and Wednesdays! This is a not for profit and it is great to see them keeping this historic theatre going!

Also should note that Winton has most Free to air TV channels.