Waltzing Matilda Centre
Waltzing Matilda Centre
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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carsal1955
Sunshine Coast, Australia5 contributions
Sept 2020
Being a fan of Banjo Patterson's verse, I had been looking forward to learning more about his life and work. Unfortunately I felt very let down by this exhibit. It certainly told the story of the origins of 'Waltzing Matilda' in a variety of ways, but it was over-priced and limited in its scope. My advice would be to walk across the street to the North Gregory Hotel and at 4pm, sit back with a drink and enjoy Greg North's performance as Banjo Patterson. The show was free and much more absorbing than the museum. He was excellent!
Written 24 September 2020
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Nigel R
Brisbane100 contributions
Apr 2021 • Couples
This is more than just a museum about a song as it tells the story of the local area, the land and the people. A lot to take in - so much info but if you have a couple of hours it is worth doing. The projection show about WM is really great and was worth the price of admission. Lots to see out the back in the open air museum if you’re into old tools, buggies etc.
Written 4 April 2021
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Brissy2
Hervey Bay, Australia8,208 contributions
May 2021
Centrally located. We didn’t pre-book but were able to visit after paying our entry fee ($29) and obtaining a self-guided audio tour. The complex had a shop, café, Outback Regional Art Gallery and a Reading Room. Banjo Paterson featured prominently in the Waltzing Matilda Exhibition (named after his famous Australian song). Interesting exhibits to both watch and read about Australia’s history and way of life including the sheep industry, opal mining, birth of the QANTAS airline, movie industry and the outback. Outside was a theatrette, an old refurbished railway carriage along with various old vehicles, farm machinery, a cottage with old household appliances and items .. the list is endless and just so much to absorb and look at. Great exhibition.
Written 30 April 2022
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James B
Newcastle, Australia636 contributions
May 2021 • Couples
I don’t want to be too hard because these guys suffered a devastating fire 6 years ago. And it’s not because I didn’t think the content was good - it was. It’s just it all seemed to be quite random.
The indoors viewing section was commentated via a hand-held device but for most of the exhibits the commentary started part way through what was being displayed. I can understand why but surely the designers would also have recognised that this would be a problem. Also, the central screen show kept interrupting the side displays - we didn’t really have a choice whether we wanted to listen to what was happening on the central screen.
Then the outdoors section got really random and it was difficult to marry up the commentary with what we were presented with. I ended up just listening to everything which was very interesting and well put together.
We had a little more time but the airlock system prevented us from going back into the indoors section.
So overall, this attraction had all the bits to make it a very worthwhile experience but it just didn’t seem to happen that way.
A pity, because a lot of money has gone into redeveloping this major attraction.
The indoors viewing section was commentated via a hand-held device but for most of the exhibits the commentary started part way through what was being displayed. I can understand why but surely the designers would also have recognised that this would be a problem. Also, the central screen show kept interrupting the side displays - we didn’t really have a choice whether we wanted to listen to what was happening on the central screen.
Then the outdoors section got really random and it was difficult to marry up the commentary with what we were presented with. I ended up just listening to everything which was very interesting and well put together.
We had a little more time but the airlock system prevented us from going back into the indoors section.
So overall, this attraction had all the bits to make it a very worthwhile experience but it just didn’t seem to happen that way.
A pity, because a lot of money has gone into redeveloping this major attraction.
Written 16 June 2021
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BrayJ803
Pacific Coast Australia, Australia48 contributions
Mar 2021
Well presented but needs work on the commentary. The main building is best but after a while you do become a little tired of Waltzing Matilda. The collection at the back was slightly messy and probably does not mean much to non country Australians.
Written 7 April 2021
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mijah
Adelaide250 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
Very disappointed. The women on the front desk are very unhelpful - all three of them (must be a sad place to work). Hardly any info on Waltzing Matilda as most was burnt in a big fire around 2015. It’s full of old wares, old vehicles etc but only a small bit on the actual song or on Banjo. We had gone to see the bush poet Greg North at the North Gregory pub (yes, his name is similar!) the previous night and watched his Waltzing Matilda show which was 100% better!!! Free, full of facts and very clever. Don’t waste your money going to the museum if you can see Greg’s show instead. We thought the museum was very expensive for what there was - obviously tourist is helping pay for the new building.
Written 29 August 2023
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R.Bush135
Dunedoo, Australia4 contributions
Sept 2020
We didn't quite know what to expect, but the design of this beautiful building was breathtaking and the sound and light "billabong" experience was very captivating. It was not something you expect to see in Outback Queensland. Definitely worth a visit.
Written 15 September 2020
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maxandbeth
Brisbane87 contributions
Aug 2020 • Couples
The new Waltzing Matilda Centre building is very well done and the exhibition very interesting. We also enjoyed walking through the exhibits of local memorabilia found out the back. This included a lot of local history.
Written 23 August 2020
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Christej_11
Toowoomba, Australia49 contributions
Aug 2020
Having been a couple of times to the centre - the first in the early days and the second when it was run down this time was a pleasant surprise. It was quite expensive so there was a degree of hesitancy. That being said it was very well done and the song subject was a tiny part of the centre. This could be marketed as having lots of variety and I am sure people will be more inclined to visit. The displays are extremely well done as well the the building and outside settings.
Written 18 August 2020
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staceyswan83
Mackay, Australia85 contributions
July 2021 • Solo
Although this is the 'Waltzing Matilda' museum, there is only a small section dedicated to the song (I'm guessing because a lot of relics were lost in the fire). A lot more is dedicated to the history of Winton and the surrounding area, which is interesting, but not as well layed out as the renovated Stockmans Hall of Fame. It is also disappointing that you are unable to go back inside to the indoor displays after you exit to the outdoor displays. This is also the site of the information centre, and I found the staff there to be less well informed and friendly than at other info centres I visited on my trip.
Written 9 August 2021
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Planning a trip to the Winton Longreach area in early October, roughly about how long would you need to visit the Waltzing Matilda Centre? We are also wanting to visit the Age of Dinosaurs Museum, Qantas Museum and Stockman's Hall of Fame, and only have about 2-3 days in the area. Travelling with my husband and 9 year old son.
Written 22 July 2019
A day to do the Qantas Museum and Stockman's Hall of Fame. That will also give you time to wander the main street. I would book the first Age of Dinosaurs tour of the day (about 9.30am). The tour takes about about 3 hours. You need to do a tour - you can't just wander. After the tour you could head to Winton for lunch (you can have lunch at Age Of Dinosaurs) and then in the afternoon do the Waltzing Matilda Centre. We loved it all!
Written 1 August 2019
I dont know,BUT if you contact the Winton Shire Council they will be able to advise you.
It burnt down earlier this year.
Written 26 September 2015
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