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Longreach
About Longreach
Population: 3000
Visitors to Longreach can easily imagine what life was like for Australia’s pioneers thanks to the range of authentic experiences on offer. Visitors can ride in a galloping Cobb & Co stagecoach, gently cruise along our river and look up in awe at a canopy of stars; surrounded by the timeless landscape that inspired Australia’s iconic bush poets. They can enhance their understanding further at the world-class museums, Qantas Founders Museum and Australian Stockmen’s Hall of Fame, dedicated to the stories that forged the region’s place in Australia’s history.
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Experiences
Thomson River, Longreach
The Thompson River is located approximately four and a half kilometres north west of Longreach along the Landsborough Highway heading to Winton. While offering perfect camping spots along its banks, walking tracks and a ‘beach’, the river is also home to a number of species of fish, turtles
Starlights Lookout
Starlight’s Lookout overlooks Longreach and offers great views of the surrounding area. It is located roughly 55 kilometres north-west of Longreach along the Muttaburra / Cramsie Road. It is said that the lookout itself was once used by the notorious cattle thief Harry Redford. The road is unsealed
Outback Stockman’s Show
This live Outback Stockman’s show tells the story of real life stockmen and women who work on the land. It encompasses the modern-day aspects of being a stockman, as well as telling the tales of what it used to be like in the past. All be it with
Qantas Founders Museum
Qantas Founders Museum (QFM) is an independent not-for-profit community organisation, operating since 1996, to commemorate the ethos and preserve the material heritage of the founders and early operations of Qantas Airways Ltd. QFM is a world-class museum and cultural display, eloquently telling the story of the founding of
Longreach Historic Railway Station
Longreach railway station is the terminus station of the Central Western line, serving the town of Longreach. It was built from 1887 to 1916. It was added to the Queensland Heritage Register on 12 December 2005. Today the station is served by the Spirit of the Outback train
Longreach School of Distance Education
?’Imagine a classroom more than twice the size of Victoria, where the playground is as vast as the outback and the partnership between home and school is legendary’. They invite you to join them in touring one of the largest classrooms in the world! Observe their school in
Longreach Skate Park
The Longreach Skate Park is located on Eagle Street heading towards Jundah. It is undercover and situated at a grassy area with parking available. The Skate Park is popular with locals and teenagers and is a great place to let your children get some exercise. You can ride
Longreach Powerhouse and Historical Museum
The Longreach Powerhouse and Historical Museum house local history, stories and artifacts as well as being the largest preserved rural generating facility in Australia. Displays in this building explain how electricity was generated, maintained and distributed throughout the Shire, and the distribution network maintained. Other exhibits in the
Lily Lagoon
Lily Lagoon is a temporary waterhole fed by the Thomson system usually after good floods. The lilies are from the Hymphea genus of water lilies and are unique to the Thomson River system, being found only around Longreach. The lagoon is an important refuge and habitat for many
Lochern National Park
This is Queensland’s channel country, where flooding rains and devastating droughts are part of western Queensland life. Lochern has 20 kilometres of Thomson River frontage, fringed with huge old coolibahs. All four species of Mitchell grass grow here. A newly described subspecies of turtle, Emmott’s short-necked turtle, lives
Iningai Nature Reserve
Iningai Nature Reserve is named after the Inangai, the traditional owners who lived along the Thomson River prior to European settlement. It is currently a reserve and the town common. You’ll find bushwalking tracks leading from just south of town where car parking is available. The many different
Camden Park Station – Longreach
Live Australia’s outback story on a tour of Camden Park Station, where you’ll meet Outback Dan and the Walker family and visit their 18,000 acre working sheep and cattle station. Walk through the historical homestead gardens, shearing shed and cattle yards then tour the farm after a scrumptious
Australian Stockmans Hall of Fame and Outback Heritage Centre
*** The museum is currently closed for renovations until April 2021 Cafe, Cinema and Souvenir Shop open Museum and show packages available April 2021*** The Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame is a spectacular tribute to the people of outback Australia. It tells the story of the rural areas
Outback Pioneers
Due to current health advice on social distancing, please contact Outback Pioneers for the most up to date information regarding opening times and services. Outback Pioneers brings outback pioneering spirit to life with ingenious and much-loved experiences and holidays in Longreach, Queensland. Here heritage meets quirky humour, big
Outback Aussie Tours
Explore Outback Queensland and beyond with Outback Aussie Tours, a multi-award winning touring company and Savannah Guides accredited operator. They will take you on a journey to discover the natural and cultural heritage to favoured Outback places like Longreach, Winton, Birdsville, Corner Country, Gulf Savannah, Cape York and
Outback Aussie Day Tours
Outback Aussie Tours is a family-owned local operator with over 30 years experience and unrivalled local Outback Queensland knowledge, passion and connections. Join Smithy and the team to discover Queensland’s heartland, their pioneering legends, Outback stations and the majestic Thomson River. Smithy’s Outback Dinner and Show: Enjoy an
Air Central West
Air Central West is a family operated tourist and air charter company based in Longreach, Queensland run by Phillip and Lyndel Owens. In operation since 1995, Air Central West specialises in one and two day Lake Eyre and Channel Country tours, as well as private tours and specialised
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Meanwhile in Longreach | #outbackqueensland
Two years ago the @stockmanshalloffame and Outback Heritage Centre commenced the biggest transformation in its 30-year history, with a leading artistic and creative direction of the bush icon’s $15 million gallery redevelopment. The upgrade is a bold, new vision for the Longreach tourist attraction which will involve completely redesigning the Centre’s five themed galleries. All-new exhibits will tell the stories of Australia’s pioneering history, at the same time pushing the boundaries of innovative storytelling and immersive design, and staying true to the founding spirit of the Centre. The project commenced in November 2019 with Stage 1- the new Garraway café & dining precinct, The Outback Cinematic Experience, Billabong redesign was completed in May 2020. The Café, Cinema & Souvenir shop is open Tuesday - Saturday 10.00am-2.00pm The Museum will reopen on the 01st April. #outbackqueensland #ashof #stockmanshalloffame #halloffame #stockman #heritagecentre #outbackheritage #heritage #longreach #experiencelongreach #getoutside #outback #touristattraction #reopening #museum #australianoutback #outbacklife #exploremore #roadtrip #bookonline #fromwhereyoudratherbe #lovewherewelive #thisisqueensland #goodtogo #beautifulonedayperfectthenext #seeaustralia #holidayherethisyear This initiative has been funded by the Federal Government Community Development Grants program.
Gold winner for the Best Pub Stay category at the National @greynomadawards is the @wellshot.hotel. Only 20 minutes from Longreach on the Matilda Way, the Wellshot Hotel provides visitors with an opportunity to stay at a pre-1890 outback pub. To reinforce the outback location, the hotel has a themed bar, quirky bar stools that social media fans love, delicious outback-style meals, a petting zoo showcasing young station animals, a street-side breakfast and coffee nook to get the morning off to a great start. Guests enjoy a boutique collection of pet-friendly powered and unpowered sites, access to quaint amenities and potable water all available immediately adjacent to the pub’s themed beer garden while fully fenced to the external roads. Congratulations! #outbackqueensland #wellshothotel #greynomadawards #greynomads #greynomadsaustralia #gold #awards #bestpubstay #pubstay #aussiepub #aussiepubs #outbackpub #ilfracombe #outbackheritage #heritage #longreach #experiencelongreach #getoutside #outback #australianoutback #outbacklife #exploremore #roadtrip #fromwhereyoudratherbe #lovewherewelive #thisisqueensland #goodtogo #beautifulonedayperfectthenext #seeaustralia #holidayherethisyear
Why the long face? Whitey is eagerly waiting to see you when you visit @outbackpioneers in Longreach. Outback Pioneers brings outback pioneering spirit to life with ingenious and much-loved experiences and holidays. Guests can unleash their own pioneering spirit with experiences like the Cobb and Co Stagecoach Experience, the Starlight’s Cruise Experience and Nogo Station Experience. Restored heritage buildings The Station Store and The Welcome Home also help tell the local story. Whitey’s natural curiosity has led him into all sorts of adventures. He is particularly interested in exploring inside buildings and has been known to get stuck when he can’t turn around! He also surprised all the shoppers and ran up quite a bill one day when he went into the IGA through the automatic doors and helped himself to fruit and vegetables! #outbackqueensland #outbackpioneers #thestationstore #cremellohorse #pioneers #pioneeringspirit #longreach #experiencelongreach #getoutside #australianoutback #drive #hittheroad #outbackdrive #outbacklife #cobbandco #stagecoach #exploremore #starlightcruise #thomsonriver #nogostation #tours #workingcattlestation #wheretonext #exploreyourbackyard #exploremore #fromwhereyoudratherbe #thisisqueensland #goodtogo #seeaustralia #holidayherethisyear
Don't miss The @amazingraceau Outback Queensland episode tomorrow night on @channel10au at 7.30pm. Right in our Outback Queensland backyard in Longreach and Winton, 14 teams have been selected to be running in one BIG adventure. Hosted by @therealbeauryan #outbackqueensland #experiencelongreach #amazingraceau #experiencewinton #theamazingraceau #theamazingraceaustralia #theamazingrace #amazingrace #fitness #teamfitness #teamcompetition #teamgames #channel10 #teamrace #teamfun #amazingraceau #race #competition #getoutside #outback #australianoutback #outbacklife #exploremore #fromwhereyoudratherbe #lovewherewelive #thisisqueensland #beautifulonedayperfectthenext #goodtogo #seeaustralia #holidayherethisyear
Next week the @amazingraceau is coming to Queensland with a special episode airing from Longreach, Outback Queensland. 30 000 applied - 14 teams selected to be running in one BIG adventure, right in our Aussie backyard. Hosted by @therealbeauryan The Amazing Race - starts Monday February 1 on @channel10au #outbackqueensland #experiencelongreach #theamazingraceau #theamazingraceaustralia #theamazingrace #amazingrace #fitness #teamfitness #teamcompetition #teamgames #channel10 #teamrace #teamfun #amazingraceau #race #competition #getoutside #outback #australianoutback #outbacklife #exploremore #fromwhereyoudratherbe #lovewherewelive #thisisqueensland #beautifulonedayperfectthenext #goodtogo #seeaustralia #holidayherethisyear
