Winton to Cloncurry road trip: Distance, drive time & attractions

The Winton to Cloncurry drive along sealed roads through outback Queensland is 348km in distance, with a driving time of 3h45m. Road trip attractions include the Combo Water Hole in Kynuna and the Walkabout Creek Hotel in McKinlay.

The drive from Winton to Cloncurry connects two of the main towns in outback Queensland. If on a road trip up the Landsborough Highway, this is the final section. The Landsborough Highway meets the Flinders Highway just outside Cloncurry.

Winton to Cloncurry distance and driving time

The Winton to Cloncurry drive along sealed roads is a long one, with a distance of 348km and driving time of three hours and 45 minutes. Most people tackling it are going to want to break the journey somewhere on the way.

4 Winton experiences that will make your visit better

Day tour to Carisbrooke Station and the ancient dino footprints of the Dinosaur Stampede.
Sunset tour to the outback rock channels of Rangelands Station.
3/4 day tour to the Dinosaur Stampede and Merton Gorge.
Half day tour to the Age of Dinosaurs Museum – or make your own way and visit the fossil preparation laboratory.

The bad news is that there is almost nothing on the drive from Winton to Cloncurry worth stopping for. Picking out road trip attractions is clutching straws somewhat, but Kynuna is probably the best place to pull over to stretch the legs.

Winton to Cloncurry drive: Kynuna attractions

On the Diamantia River, Kynuna is about half way between Winton and Cloncurry. It’s home to the Blue Heeler Hotel if you fancy a beer, while the Combo Water Hole is a pretty spot to watch birds and go for a walk.

The next road trip stop on the Winton to Cloncurry drive is McKinlay, which fans of Crocodile Dundee may recognise. The Federal McKinlay Hotel was renamed as the Walkabout Creek Hotel for Paul Hogan’s international hit movie.

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Winton to Cloncurry road trip: Walkabout Creek Hotel in McKinlay

It’s still called the Walkabout Creek Hotel now, and milks the Crocodile Dundee link for all it’s worth. Alas, it’s not in the original location, and the façade has undergone substantial changes.

From McKinlay to Cloncurry, it’s a 108km drive. Things to do in Cloncurry include the John Flynn Place Museum, which tells the story of the founder of the Royal Flying Doctor Service. Also worth a look is Cloncurry Unearthed, which delves into fossils found nearby.

Cloncurry Airport in Cloncurry, Queensland. Photo courtesy of Tourism and Events Queensland/Anne Hartung Photography.

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