Discover the incredible land types of the Longreach region on our heritage Rail Motor. Relax by rail...
Outback Aussie Tours – Outback Rail Adventure Day Tours
LOT 1 Wonga Street, Longreach, QLD
The Outback Rail Adventure is Outback Aussie Tours’ newest tourism experience reconnecting our visitors with the romance of rail.
Outback Aussie Tours is a family-owned local operator with over 35 years of experience and unrivalled local Outback Queensland knowledge, passion and connections.
The Outback Rail Adventure has five new experiences to offer:
Old Bluey Flyer – This 60-minute rail experience travels over the flood plains of the Thomson River. Ideal for travellers looking for a short immersive experience.
Historic Ilfracombe Excursion – This four-hour journey takes you to the historic town of Ilfracombe, where you will explore the town and have lunch at the famous Wellshot Hotel before returning home.
Great Darr River Rail Run – A four-hour experience travelling west to the Darr River, where you will enjoy a homemade smoko and billy tea before heading home.
Silver-Tails Rail Sunset – This two-hour experience is a unique way to enjoy the sun setting while indulging in signature canapes.
Silver-Tails Rail Sunset with Smithy’s Dinner and Show – Enjoy our Silver-Tails Rail Sunset experience before disembarking from the train to enjoy Smithy’s Outback Dinner & Show under the stars by the Thomson River.
Longreach Whistle Stop Package – Catering to a 3-7 day itinerary, offering two enticing options: the Explorer’s Whistle Stop Package and the Drover’s Whistle Stop Package.
Product Types:
Adventure and OutdoorsCruises, Sailing and WaterCultural and ThemeEveningExtendedFood and WineFull DayGeneral TourHalf DayNature and wildlifeNightlifeShoppingSightseeingSportsTailoredWalking and Biking
Great Darr River Run
Discover the incredible land types of the Longreach region on our heritage Rail Motor. Relax by rail through the incredible landscapes from the Dreamtime of the Inningai people, our wildlife encounters, as well as the pioneering and natural heritage story as you travel out to the Darr River. Watch as the countryside changes from floodplains to Gidgee scrub, then open Boree, to Leander sand ridge, and the Mulga country.nnOn arrival at Darr River soak up the atmosphere of one of the major tributaries of the Thomson River and Cooper Creek Catchment as you savour the experience and we boil the billy for Smoko.nnAfter an incredible Outback Rail Adventure on the Great Darr River Run, re-board the train for the journey back to Longreach Railway Station.
General Facilities:
Carpark Family Friendly Non Smoking Public Toilet Half Day or Less Land - Motorised Chauffeured Tour Large Group Tour Private Tour Small Group Tour Nature and wildlife Sightseeing Tours Moderate
Old Bluey Flyer
All aboard tbe heritage Rail Motor as is travels over the Thomson River and its flood plains, highlighted by the stories that connect the romance of rail with a special slice of western Queensland life outside your window. This tour offers travellers and families a short immersive rail experience.
General Facilities:
Carpark Non Smoking Public Toilet Half Day or Less Land - Motorised Chauffeured Tour Large Group Tour Small Group Tour Nature and wildlife Sightseeing Tours Basic
Historic Ilfracombe Excursion
Experience tbe heritage Rail Motor en-route to the one pub town of Ilfracombe, with stories of nostalgia to tell your mates about for years to come.nnFeel the freedom of the vast open plains to Ilfracombe before disembarking in Ilfracombe to explore the unique attractions in u201cthe Hub of the Westu201d like the Wellshot centre, the Machinery Mile and grab some lunch at the Famous Wellshot Hotel.nAfter a great break exploring this historic town, re-board the train for the journey back to Longreach Railway Station.
General Facilities:
Carpark Family Friendly Non Smoking Public Toilet Half Day or Less Land - Motorised Chauffeured Tour Large Group Tour Private Tour Small Group Tour Nature and wildlife Sightseeing Tours Moderate
Silver-Tails Rail Sunset
Join them for the ultimate late afternoon experience. Live it up as the sun sets over the mighty Thomson River floodplains, whilst savouring signature canapes, enjoying a drink, and quality outback hospitality on the heritage Rail Motor.
General Facilities:
Carpark Non Smoking Public Toilet Evening Half Day or Less Land - Motorised Chauffeured Tour Large Group Tour Private Tour Small Group Tour Food and Wine Tours Nature and wildlife Sightseeing Tours Basic
Silver Tails Rail Sunset and Smithyu2019s Dinner Package
This ultimate dinner experience starts with the late afternoon Silver-Tails Sunset rail experience where you watch the sun set over the floodplains, whilst savouring signature canapes, enjoying a drink, and quality Outback Hospitality on the heritage Rail Motor.nnFor dinner ,connect with the incredible Smithyu2019s Outback Dinner and Show experience under the stars. Enjoy a delicious two-course camp oven themed dinner, followed up with freshly baked damper and billy tea. A good selection of wine, cold beer, soft drinks and select pre-mixes is available for purchase from the licensed bar. Live on stage their talented outback performer will entertain you with their songs and stories.nnThis night out will be a highlight of your Outback holiday.
General Facilities:
Carpark Non Smoking Public Toilet Evening Half Day or Less Land - Motorised Chauffeured Tour Large Group Tour Private Tour Small Group Tour Food and Wine Tours Nature and wildlife Sightseeing Tours Basic
All aboard tbe heritage Rail Motor as is travels over the Thomson River and its flood plains, highli...
Experience tbe heritage Rail Motor en-route to the one pub town of Ilfracombe, with stories of nosta...
Join them for the ultimate late afternoon experience. Live it up as the sun sets over the mighty Tho...
This ultimate dinner experience starts with the late afternoon Silver-Tails Sunset rail experience w...