Longreach Region Tourist Information

Menshed Markets
2025-09-21 08:00 - 13:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Wellshot Hotel, Main Street, Ilfracombe, Queensland, 4727, Australia
April to September- Held every third Sunday of the month.

Longreach Cup Race Day
2025-09-27 11:30 - 23:30 | Longreach Racecourse, Gull Street, Longreach, Queensland, 4730, Australia
The Longreach Cup Race Day is the pinnacle of outback racing, held each September at the Longreach Racecourse. This iconic event offers thrilling country racing, Fashions on the Field, live entertainment, and a festive atmosphere, with bar, food, and family-friendly facilities. It’s a true celebration of racing and community spirit in the heart of Queensland’s outback.

Flyers Ball
2025-10-04 08:00 - 17:00 | Longreach Racecourse, Gull Street, Longreach, Queensland, 4730, Australia
The annual Flyers Ball is a black-tie charity gala that brings together people from all over Australia to raise much-needed funds for RFDS and local charities.

Yaraka End of the Line Draft
2025-10-04 08:00 - 2025-10-05 17:00 | Yaraka, Kiama Park Sports Grounds, Yaraka, Qld, Australia
The Yaraka End of the Line Campdraft is a true celebration of outback sport and community, held each October at Kiama Park Sports Grounds in Yaraka. Riders of all ages compete across a range of categories, from Mini and Junior drafts to Ladies, Maiden, Novice, and Open events. With onsite camping, bar and catering, and live entertainment on Saturday night, it’s a great weekend of action, mateship, and country hospitality in one of Queensland’s most scenic outback towns.

Head of the Outback Rowing
2025-10-05 09:00 - 11:00 | Outback Water Sports Club, River Farms Road, Thomson River, Longreach, Queensland, 4730, Australia
The Head of the Outback is a signature rowing event held annually on the Thomson River in Longreach, Queensland. As part of the Australian Outback Rowing Regatta, this 6 km head race attracts crews from across the country to compete in the heart of the outback. The event is not only a test of endurance and skill but also a celebration of community and the unique spirit of rowing in regional Australia.

Isisford Ross Cup Races
2025-10-25 11:30 - 23:30 | Isisford Race Course, Isisford, Queensland, Australia
The Isisford Ross Cup Races are a highlight on the central west Queensland social calendar, bringing together locals and visitors for a great day of country racing and community celebration. Held annually at the Isisford Racecourse, this much-loved event features thrilling races, Fashions on the Field, live entertainment, and plenty of outback hospitality. Whether you’re there for the horses, the fashion, or simply the fun, the Ross Cup promises an unforgettable day in the heart of the outback.
