Attractions around Longreach
Explore 17 attractions, restaurants, shops around Longreach
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Outback Pioneers
128 Eagle St, Longreach, Queensland 4730 Australia
Outback Pioneers invites everyone to come to Longreach and discover the heritage and pioneering spirit of outback Queensland. Step into pioneers shoes for holidays and experiences that entertain, educate and inspire. Owned and managed by the Kinnon family, Outback Pioneers reflects their love of the outback lifestyle and dedication to preserving it for future generations. Outback Pioneers is the only place in Australia you can gallop in a Cobb & Co stagecoach along part of an old mail route, see the Old Time Tent Show and much more. You can also take a sunset cruise on the Thomson River to a stockman’s dinner around the campfire plus visit the Kinnon’s historic, working Nogo Station where Captain Starlight kept his stolen cattle and where station life continues to defy drought and distance. In Longreach, The Station Store and The Welcome Home are further attractions and the Outback Pioneers booking office is in The Welcome Home building at 128 Eagle Street.
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Qantas Founders Museum
Sir Hudson Fysh Drive, Longreach, Queensland 4730 Australia
Welcome to the Qantas Founders Museum. We are an independent not-for-profit community organization and registered charity, operating since 1996, to commemorate the ethos and preserve the material heritage of the founders and early operations of Qantas Airways Ltd. Go behind the scenes on this guided Airpark tour with local Longreach storytellers taking you back to Qantas’s founding in 1920, through interpretive displays, interactive exhibits, replica aircraft and impressive collection of genuine artifacts. Be mesmerised when you climb aboard the inside of the four iconic aircraft located under the 8000m2 airpark roof, feel like a rock star touring the Boeing 707 – a private jet! Upgrade to First Class tour to walk on a 747 Wing and join the Luminescent Longreach Night experience light and sound show. Come along and visit Longreach, home for Australia’s most iconic airline known as ‘the spirit of Australia’ Qantas; right where it all began.
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Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame and Outback Heritage Centre
Landsborough Highway, Longreach, Queensland 4730 Australia
The Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame and Outback Heritage Centre is Australia’s premier outback heritage institution. In Queensland’s central western town of Longreach, the centre provides visitors with a spectacular outback experience.The outback is as prosperous, tough and unforgiving as it ever was. It’s where hard yakka, guts and resilience built our nation's identity and why the great Australian stockman – the legend of the bush - became our national hero. The enduring journey of the stockman, the challenges and demands, and the evolution of this epic industry continue to this day. The museum will awaken you to the hardships, passion, bush comradery and industry changes that have shaped the industry that has made our country great.
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Outback Aussie Tours
Longreach Railway Station on Landsborough Highway, Longreach, Queensland 4730 Australia
Let Outback Aussie Tours show you Outback Queensland. We offer Thomson River cruises and a selection of day tours including Station visits, Dinosaur attractions, Iconic Stockman's Hall of Fame and Qantas Founders Museum. Don't miss our fully licensed Drover's Sunset Cruise featuring Smithy's Outback Dinner & Show. Watch the live entertainment on the River Stage while you enjoy a 2 course table camp oven themed dinner under the stars, with table service. For a fantastic station experience, join the Station Sunset Dinner Tour or one of two station smoko tours. Other tours taking in more of our Outback Queensland region include the Legendary Longreach and Winton Tour, Birdsville Desert Escape, Gulf Savannah Tour, Cape York & Torres Strait and the Corner Country Highlights tour. Travel in comfort aboard our custom designed vehicles and be treated to our well known Outback hospitality. We can't wait to meet you!
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Spirit of the Outback
Longreach Railway Station Sir Hudson Fysh Drive, Longreach, Queensland 4730 Australia
Enjoy an up-front view of Queensland's captivating Outback, in air conditioned comfort onboard the Spirit of the Outback. This fascinating journey between Brisbane and Longreach offers a unique insight into the history and culture of early Australia through captivating onboard commentary. From the comfort of your seat or sleeper you'll wonder at the ever changing landscape, as Spirit of the Outback makes its way into the very heart of the Queensland Outback. On its journey west the Spirit of the Outback ventures through the heritage towns of Blackwater, Emerald and Barcaldine before arriving in Longreach, home to the famous Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame.
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Longreach Explore Centre (Visitor Information)
99a Eagle St Qantas Park, Longreach, Queensland 4730 Australia
The Longreach Region Explore Centre is dedicated Visitor Information Centre supplying up-to-date information on tours, attractions, accommodation and places to eat. We also stock brochures on other regions in Queensland and can help with a wealth of traveling knowledge. The centre is a booking agent for most tours in the Longreach Region.
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Camden Park Station
1 Landsborough Highway, Longreach, Queensland 4730 Australia
Live Australia’s outback story on a tour of Camden Park Station. 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 smoko. Visit the unknown swagman's grave, of a young man who set out for Camden Park Station looking to make his own opportunities, but unfortunately never made it. Bask in the picturesque Artesian spring and bore, enjoy a delicious smoko afternoon tea, and take in the 360 degree views without a man-made structure in sight from Longreach’s highest lookout. Visit the historic 'dry bottom' Chinaman's well that was built following the gold rush. Walk the path of Queen Elizabeth II and Price Phillip from their 1970 visit and marvel at the oldest private ballroom in the outback, built in 1927 of Jarrah wood and featuring an exquisite chandelier. Visit the unknown swagman's grave, of a young man set out for Camden Park Station looking to make his own opportunities, but unfortunately never made it. Book a tour of Camden Park Station now at the Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame or via Outback Aussie Tours.
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Captain Starlight of Starlight's Lookout
Longreach, Queensland Australia
50kms from Longreach, 42kms of unsealed road, please check road conditions at the Visitor Information Centre. This lookout gives you uninterrupted 360 views of the surrounding area.
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Longreach Powerhouse & Historical Museum
12 Swan Street, Longreach, Queensland 4730 Australia
This museum is unique in that it houses an electrical industry collection second to none and of National significance. The Power Station building is listed on the Queensland Heritage Register and the site on the Register of the National Estate. The Historical Museum holds a collection of objects and memorabilia that gives a snapshot of the history of Longreach. Step back in time 100 years when you enter the Nogo Cottage, Take a look at the Blacksmith & Saddler shed, farm machinery and the 1921 Swimming Baths.
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Longreach Railway Station
LOT 1 Wonga St, Longreach, Queensland QLD 4730 Australia
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Longreach School of the Air Tours
10349 Landsborough Hwy, Longreach, Queensland 4730 Australia
We invite you to join us in touring one of the largest classrooms in the world! Observe our school in action and learn how education is delivered using technology ‘in the bush’. Tours are run twice daily at 9:00 am and 10:30 am, Monday to Friday; excluding Public holidays and the December-January School Holidays. Bookings are essential; visit https://lsodetours.com.au/pages/tours
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Outback Pics
105 Eagle St, Longreach, Queensland 4730 Australia
Outback Gallery Longreach has a stunning Gallery of photographs of the local area from large canvas images to postcards & gifts. You can enjoy the best coffee and muffins in Longreach while sitting under the magnificent canopy of the Poinciana tree or beside an open fire.
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Air Central West Pty Ltd
Longreach, Queensland 4730 Australia
Explore LAKE EYRE, THE CHANNEL COUNTRY, and the AUSTRALIAN OUTBACK departing from Longreach with our local operator who has lived and worked in this area for over 40 years. Take a LOCAL SCENIC AIR TOUR from Longreach to gain an insight into the vastness of the area or extend this tour to visit the LARK QUARRY DINOSAUR TRACKS outside Winton. Air Central West is the only company that SPECIALISES IN FOLLOWING THE CHANNEL COUNTRY RIVER SYSTEMS TO AND FROM the largest salt lake in Australia. KATI THANDA–LAKE EYRE is the lowest point in Australia being 15m below sea level and fills, or near fills, only a few times a century. Phillip Owens has spent most of his life based in areas of western Queensland and has accumulated over 30 years flying experience. Air Central West was founded by Phillip Owens in 1995. The business commenced operations with a single aircraft, the Beechcraft Bonanza, specializing in charter operations and gradually extending into tourism. Within the last 20 years the client base of Air Central West has also included many government and corporate Departments, mining contractors, stock and station agents and tourism organizations. With an increase in the demand for reliable air transport, Air Central West increased its fleet with the purchase of a twin engine Beechcraft Baron and also Cessna 210 aircraft. This decision allowed a broadening of services and operations across Australia.
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Lake Eyre Basin
Longreach, Queensland 4730 Australia
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The Outback Show
Stockmans Hall of Fame, Longreach, Queensland Australia
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