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The Big Backyard – Western Queensland 2024 – Day 8 – Dinosaur Stampede

June 8, 2024

Lark Quarry is 110km south-west of Winton. Lark Quarry is the name of the excavation site that uncovered the Dinosaur Stampede. The drive is half bitumen road surface and half gravel. We started fairly early and met a few animals at breakfast time. Lots of road kill on the way out to the Dinosaur Stampede … More The Big Backyard – Western Queensland 2024 – Day 8 – Dinosaur Stampede

The Big Backyard – Western Queensland 2024 – Day 6 – Age of Dinosaurs

June 6, 2024

Main street of Barcaldine with the Comet windmill, Tree of Knowledge canopy and the Shakespeare Hotel (the Shakey). The Tree of Knowledge with the hardwood planks that “chime” when they move with the wind. Striking Shearer statue – after a bit of protesting, the next stop the baabaa shop. The Artesian Hotel was closed – … More The Big Backyard – Western Queensland 2024 – Day 6 – Age of Dinosaurs