Explore Carisbrooke Station and the fossil-rich Lark Quarry Stampede on a full‑day tour from Winton. Walk the preserved dinosaur trackways, learn station life, and understand the geology that froze a moment 95 million years ago.
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You step out of the air‑conditioned vehicle and the outback hits you: a broad, sunbaked plain that seems to push the sky higher. The guide leads a short walk across spinifex and red clay to the slab of sandstone where, 95 million years ago, thousands of dinosaur footprints were frozen in motion. The impressions read like a prehistoric crowd scene — small ornithopods scurrying, larger predators cutting through — and you can almost feel the earth pressing their story back up through time.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
9 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires short, easy walks on uneven ground and the ability to board a tour vehicle.
Wildlife
History
The Stampede site records a unique mid‑Cretaceous moment preserved in sandstone; Winton later became an outback pastoral hub and a center for Australian dinosaur discoveries.
Conservation
Lark Quarry is managed for scientific research and visitor protection—stay on paths, avoid touching prints, and follow park signage to minimize erosion and impact.
Reserve your spot on the Carisbrooke Station and Dinosaur Stampede Day Tour from Winton today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Hydrate for a long outback day
Carry at least 2–3 liters of water per person—bottled water may be limited on site and temperatures can climb quickly.
Protect against the sun
Wear a wide‑brim hat, sunscreen SPF 30+, and lightweight long sleeves; the flat landscape offers little shade.
Footwear for uneven ground
Closed‑toe hiking shoes or sturdy sneakers are best—trackways sit on sandstone and paths can be rocky or dusty.
Bring a camera with zoom
The prints are best viewed from the interpretive platform, but a telephoto helps capture details without stepping off paths.
Water bottle (2–3 L capacity)
Keeps you hydrated during long transfers and exposed walks.
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Wide‑brim hat & sunscreen
Protects from intense outback sun during midday stops.
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Sturdy closed‑toe shoes
Provides ankle support and traction on sandstone and station tracks.
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Camera with telephoto or binoculars
Helps document track details and pick out birds or distant station features.
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