Visited the'Age of Dinosaur' exhibition, located 40km south of Winton. The centre was established following the major discovery of dinosaur bones near Winton in 1998. They have named the 3 dinosaurs unearthed so far as Elliot, Banjo and Matilda. To be able to actually touch a fossil dated at 95 to 98 million years old is quite incredible. Winton is also the place where AB Paterson wrote the words for Waltzing Matilda and we will check out the Matilda museum to...

Last 2 days in Longreach - home of QANTAS and the Stockman's Hall of Fame. Weather definitely on the improve - will be shorts and thongs from here on! Spent today at the SHOF and had an excellent time. Main sections included Aborigines, Flying Doctor, Communications, Droving and Stockmen. I thought the Aboriginal connection was understated but the other sections were well done. Heading to Winton tomorrow in search of the 'Dinosaur Trail'.

Easy day driving to Tambo with stops at Charleville and Augathella. Camped at another great spot on the Barcoo River. Much warmer day, even able to get the thongs out.

Excellent free-camp with facilities. Steve did a fry-up for dinner - I helped him out by eating half his sausages etc. Another freezing night and morning - at least the days are ok. Noticing some very average golf efforts from the boys at home!