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Longreach is the Million Dollar Hole-In-One destination, and last stop on the 2021 Outback Queensland Master journey.
If you are serious about discovering our town, then one night is quite simply not enough. We’ve plenty of reasons to linger longer in Longreach; Aussie heritage, adventure, authentic outback shows, live entertainment, river cruises and great dining. Let’s see if we can tempt you with a few ideas…
As you roll into Longreach in the heart of Outback Queensland, don’t be surprised if you feel just a tinge of ‘Aussie’ pride. The unmistakable red and white livery of a Qantas jumbo jet dominates the skyline from kilometres away. Inside the dedicated Qantas Founders Museum, you’ll uncover many a story linked to the founding of Australia’s national airline that just so happened to grow up in Longreach. Visitors can enjoy guided tours of the Airpark and the new Luminescent Longreach night time light and sound experience.
Across the road, you’ll spot the shimmering curved roof of another Australian icon. The Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame invites you to take a special journey with a Stockman, artist and Hall of Fame Founder, Hugh Sawrey he will be your personalised guide as you wander through the Long Paddock and across the great travelling stock routes of Australia. You will also experience many other stories from the Indigenous peoples, the cattle barons and flying doctors, the rodeo men, men hardened by the sun, who taught a nation to get back up after being knocked down. Bring your stockman’s experience of life at the Stockman’s Life LIVE show; see the stories and skills that define what it means to be a stockman.
Feel the surge of adrenaline as you’re transported full-tilt in a restored Cobb & Co stagecoach along the original Longreach-Windorah mail route. Do you know that it’s the only stagecoach gallop in Australia? Supersize your experience with an exhilarating scenic helicopter flight. Follow the winding curve of the Thomson River or capture the golden glow of a perfect outback sunset from the air with Queensland Helicopters. Snap on a harness and step out on the wing of a Jumbo Jet at Qantas Founders Museum – guaranteed to get the heart pumping!
Heighten your sunset experience with a Thomson river cruise and authentic outback entertainment. Choose to glide the waterway in old world style aboard a paddle wheeler before a traditional campfire dinner and old-time sound & light picture show. Or, relax on the top deck of a catamaran as it cruises to Sunset Bend. Top if off with a two-course camp oven dinner and live entertainment on the river stage. But why should you choose? Experience the best of both worlds and do both!
Saunter into downtown Longreach for a smorgasbord of dining options.
– Harry’s Restaurant and Bar is named after local legend, Harry Redford. It’s also legendary with the locals for top notch chef-prepared dishes created with fresh, seasonal produce.
– The Welcome Home Stone Grill brings traditional campfire method of cooking inside for hearty outback dinners. Cook your choice of meat or fish the way you like it on the hot-stone at your table.
– If great value, pub dining is the order of the day then head to the RSL, Longreach Tavern or the Birdcage Hotel.
– The smorgasbord continues with Woodsy’s Pizza, Happy Valley Chinese, Darcy’s Diner and Little Star Indian Restaurant.
Remember to book before you arrive so you don’t miss out. All tours and museum bookings can be made by contacting the Visitor Information Centre on experience@longreach.qld.gov.
Image credits: Longreach Regional Council
99A Qantas Park Eagle St, Longreach QLD 4730
(07) 4658 4141 or (07) 4658 4142
experiencelongreach.com.au
Accommodation includes a wide number of motels and motor inns, retreats, hotel and caravan parks. It is height of season during winter, so book ahead!
ABAJAZ MOTOR INN 11 Wonga St, Longreach (07) 4658 1288
ALBERT PARK MOTOR INN Stork Rd, Longreach (07) 4658 2411
APEX PARK RIVERSIDE CAMP LOT 206 Landsborough Hwy, Longreach (07) 4658 4150 experience@longreach.qld.gov.au
CENTRAL MOTEL 102 Eagle St, Longreach (07) 4658 1677
JUMBUCK MOTEL 45 Ilfracombe Rd, Longreach (07) 4658 2411
LONGREACH CARAVAN PARK 176-180 Ibis St, Longreach (07) 4658 1770
LONGREACH OUTBACK ADVENTURES 18 Stork Rd, Longreach (07) 4658 2411
LONGREACH MOTOR INN 84 Galah St, Longreach (07) 4658 2322
MITCHELL GRASS RETREAT Lot 162 Muttaburra Rd, Longreach 0418 758 014
SALTBUSH RETREAT 63-65 Ilfracombe Rd, Longreach (07) 4658 3811
THE LONGREACH TOURIST PARK 12 Thrush Road, Longreach (07) 4658 2667
THE STAGING POST 128 Eagle St, Longreach (07) 4658 1776 gday@outbackpioneers.com.au
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