Free camping around Winton Qld.

Towards the end of July I'm heading off to stay at Boulia with friends for a couple of weeks.

My van is not suitable for western Qld. dirt roads, so I'm restricted to the bitumen.

As it always turns out I always seem to reach Winton in the late afternoon, and though I know there is a caravan park there, I'd rather camp out of town.

I've stayed at The Long Waterhole [Camps Oz Wide 3 - #357] a couple of times, but as it's situated on alluvial mud, getting out is a problem if inclement weather occurs overnight, as I have found out.

Does anyone know of anywhere else near Winton that has hard standing and easy access if it rains?

I'm not asking much am I [LOL]?