Dinosaur Stampede 3/4 Day Tour from Winton: Walk 3300 Footprints
Walk across 3300 dinosaur footprints preserved in stone, then learn how the landscape shaped the people who live on it
A 7.5-hour guided tour from Winton takes you through mesa country to Dinosaur Stampede at Lark Quarry Conservation Park, where you walk the Spinifex Track among 3300 footprints left 95 million years ago. The route also passes through Merton Gorge and Lookout on private grazing land. A local guide explains the geology, the animals and plants of the region, and how people have lived off this vast landscape. Lunch and refreshments are included, and pickup is arranged.
Step-by-step itinerary
Explore Dinosaur Stampede and Surroundings
- Travel through Winton's mesa country
- Visit Dinosaur Stampede site
- Walk the Spinifex Track
- Discover Merton Gorge and Lookout
- Learn about local landscape and wildlife
What’s included
- Access to private grazing land.
- a guided tour with local knowledge of the region's geology, animals and plants.
- lunch.
- coffee and tea.
- an air-conditioned vehicle.
- and a full tour of Dinosaur Stampede at Lark Quarry Conservation Park including the Spinifex Track walk.
Times
Next departure: 3 Apr 2027
Information
Walk the Spinifex Track at Dinosaur Stampede near Winton and see 3300 preserved footprints from 95 million years ago. The tour includes lunch.
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The experience
The tour runs 7.5 hours and covers Winton's mesa country in an air-conditioned vehicle, starting with the Dinosaur Stampede site at Lark Quarry Conservation Park. You walk the Spinifex Track, where 3300 dinosaur footprints are preserved in the rock face: a record of a stampede that happened 95 million years ago. The guide walks you through what the footprints tell about the animals that made them and the moment they were laid down.
Between the main site, you travel through grazing property to reach Merton Gorge and Lookout, two stops that sit hidden in the landscape. The guide shares how this country came to be shaped the way it is, what plants and animals live here now, and how the people who work the land have adapted to it. Lunch is provided during the day, along with coffee and tea.
Pickup is included, and the tour suits all fitness levels. Infants and small children can travel in a pram or stroller, and service animals are welcome. The Australian Age of Dinosaurs Museum is not part of this tour, though it is available as a separate visit.
Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Youth (15 to 17 years); Child (4 to 14 years); Infant (under 4).
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
How many dinosaur footprints will I see on the Spinifex Track?
The Spinifex Track at Dinosaur Stampede preserves 3300 footprints from a single stampede event 95 million years ago, and you walk among them as part of the guided tour.
What does the tour include besides the dinosaur site?
The route passes through Merton Gorge and Lookout on private grazing land, both stops where the guide explains the landscape and the region's plants and animals.
Is lunch provided on the tour?
Yes, lunch is included, along with coffee and tea throughout the 7.5-hour day.
Do I need to arrange my own transport to the tour?
No, pickup is included in the tour price.
Operated by Red Dirt Tours. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.
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Dinosaur Stampede 3/4 Day Tour from Winton: Walk 3300 Footprints
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