Longreach Region Tourist Information

Ilfracombe Menshed Markets
2024-07-21 08:00 - 13:00, 2024-08-18 08:00 - 13:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Ilfracombe, Main Street, Ilfracombe, Queensland, 4727, Australia

Isisford Fishing Competition
2024-07-26 - 2024-07-28 | Oma Waterhole, Isisford Yaraka River Road, Isisford, Queensland, 4730, Australia

Birdcage Sprint Longreach Races
2024-07-27 11:30 - 19:00 | Longreach Racecourse, Gull Street, Longreach, Queensland, 4730, Australia

Longreach CWA Markets
2024-08-10 09:00 - 13:00 | Qantas Park, Eagle Street, Longreach, Queensland, 4730, Australia

Pro-Tyres Newmarket Longreach Races
2024-08-17 11:30 - 19:00 | Longreach Racecourse, Gull Street, Longreach, Queensland, 4730, Australia

Yellowbelly Fishing Competition
2024-08-30 - 2024-09-01 | Thomson River, Longreach, River Farms Road, Longreach, Queensland, 4730, Australia

Somerset Storyfest OutWest
2024-09-04 08:00 - 2024-09-06 17:00 | Longreach Showgrounds, Kite Street, Longreach, Queensland, 4730, Australia

Yaraka End of the Line Draft
2024-09-14 - 2024-09-15 | Yaraka, Kiama Park Sports Grounds, Yaraka, Qld, Australia

CWA Markets
2024-09-14 09:00 - 13:00 | Qantas Park, Eagle Street, Longreach, Queensland, 4730, Australia

Ilfracombe Golf Open
2024-09-15 | Ilfracombe Golf Course, 8941 Ilfracombe Isisford Road, Ilfracombe, Queensland, 4727, Australia

Country Cups Challenge Race Day
2024-09-28 11:30 - 19:00 | Longreach Racecourse, Gull Street, Longreach, Queensland, 4730, Australia

Flyers Ball
2024-10-05 18:00 - 23:30 | Qld

Head of the Outback Rowing Regatta
2024-10-06 08:00 - 17:00 | Thomson River, Longreach, River Farms Road, Longreach, Queensland, 4730, Australia
2024 Australian Outback Rowing Regatta
A two-day festival of VIIIs racing in the Australian Outback
consisting of
The Outback Sprints
a short course Henley-style duel and elimination gift series
Barcaldine, Queensland ▪ Saturday 5th October 2024
and
The Head of the Outback
a 6 km head race on the Thomson River
Longreach, Queensland ▪ Sunday 6th October 2024

Thomson River Festival
2024-10-11 - 2024-10-13 | Qld

Thomson River Festival Scavenger Hunt
2024-10-11 - 2024-10-13 | Qld
The Thomson River Festival is not just about the events, it is about celebrating our town, our region and our community!

What better way to be part of it than enter the Scavenger Hunt as part of the Thomson River Festival?!

How does it work?
You will be given a series of clues
These will direct you to various locations
Where you will need to take photos including various objects
This will be done over the course of the festival
The winner must have all correct photos and submit them at the Branch on Sunday morning at the recovery breakfast.
Then the winner will be drawn and you could win $500 cold hard cash!
Registrations will open on 19 September. Free entry.

Trust us, it will be a tonne of fun and worth being part of! Form a team or enter as an individual. Your team can be your family, friends, work buddies – who else is going to enjoy the hunt?

Thank you to Ros Kavanagh at Elders Insurance Central Queensland for supporting this wonderful event!

Quack Street Party - Thomson River Festival
2024-10-11 17:00 - 23:30 | Duck Street, Longreach, Queensland, 4730, Australia
Come and join in the fun at the Quack Street Party!
Sunset Market Stalls, Food Vans, Pop up Bars, Cocktail vans and live music from Zac Cross Band.
This is a family friendly event.

Thomson River Fun Fest
2024-10-12 09:30 - 23:30 | Outback Water Sports Club, River Farms Road, Thomson River, Longreach, Queensland, 4730, Australia
So much to do on Saturday!
Smithy’s River Brunch 9.30 am to 11.30am
Thomson River Fun Fest Midday to 5pm
Longreach Rodeo 6pm to Late

Giant Duck Race - Thomson River Fun Fest
2024-10-12 12:00 - 17:00 | Outback Water Sports Club, River Farms Road, Thomson River, Longreach, Queensland, 4730, Australia
QUACK QUACK, We are back!!

It is the moment we have been waiting for….

NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN FOR THE GIANT DUCK RACE!

Your chance to have a WHOLE lot of fun!
And win!! $1500 for first place, $500 for second place.
Nominations are to be from local businesses or workplaces.
$200 entry fee
Spots are limited, please email thomsonriverfestival@gmail.com to secure your spot. First in best dressed.

Thank you to PFD Longreach & The Longreach Tavern for your support of the Giant Duck Race!

Shark Showdown - Thomson River Fun Fest
2024-10-12 12:00 - 17:00 | Outback Water Sports Club, River Farms Road, Thomson River, Longreach, Queensland, 4730, Australia
Calling all Not-for-Profits!
Nominations are NOW OPEN for the Shark Showdown at the Thomson River Festival!

Suit up, grab your team, and get ready to battle it out on land (no water needed!) for your chance to win cold hard cash for your club.

With $500 for 1st place and $250 for 2nd place, the competition is fierce and spots are limited – so don’t miss out!

It’s fun, it’s FREE to enter, and it’s the perfect way to raise some money for your group.
Inflatable shark costumes provided – you just bring the fight!
Register your team now: thomsonriverfestival@gmail.com

Thank you Longreach Event Hire for your amazing support!!

Budgie Smuggler Comp - Thomson River Fun Fest
2024-10-12 12:00 - 17:00 | Outback Water Sports Club, River Farms Road, Thomson River, Longreach, Queensland, 4730, Australia
Who loves Fun? Who loves money? Who loves a laugh?

This part of the Thomson River Festival is going to tick all those boxes!!

The Budgie Smuggler Competition is going to be in the program for the Thomson River Fun Fest on Saturday 12th October!

Dust off your favourite togs, get yourself ready and strut your stuff!

There is $250 up for grabs to the Best Budgie Smuggler!

Thank you Savage’s Butchery for your wonderful support of this event, it is sure to be a crowd favourite.

Kids Splash and Dash - Thomson River Fun Fest
2024-10-12 12:00 - 17:00 | Outback Water Sports Club, River Farms Road, Thomson River, Longreach, Queensland, 4730, Australia
Kid’s Splash & Dash! It is going to be a tonne of fun at the Thomson River Fun Fest on Saturday 12th October.

No nominations necessary but a great way to cool off and be part of the fun.
Plenty of prizes and a way for the whole family to be involved!
There is even an adult & child race – so get ready!!

A huge shout out to our wonderful sponsor Longreach Accommodation. @Camden Park Station

Let your kids know and bring them down to be part of the action and watch the Giant Duck Race and Shark Showdown too!

Longreach Rodeo
2024-10-12 18:00 - 23:30 | Longreach Showgrounds, Kite Street, Longreach, Queensland, 4730, Australia
Join us for an Exciting Rodeo Event!
Get ready for an action-packed day filled with thrilling rodeo events for all to enjoy!
Featured Events:
Ladies Ranch Bronc Ride
Open Bull Ride
Ladies Bullock Ride
Open Saddle Bronc
Mini Bull Ride
Ladies Barrel Race
Juvenile Barrel Race
Junior Barrel Race
Details:
Gates open: 3:00 PM
Ticket Prices:
$30 per adult
$15 pensioner
Children 17 years & under: Free
Come down and be part of the excitement!

The Branch Recovery Breaky - Thomson River Fun Fest
2024-10-13 08:00 - 21:30 | The Branch Cafe, Longreach, Queensland, 4730, Australia
Ready to unwind, relax and rehash the funny moments of the Thomson River Festival?

Come along to The Branch Café Recovery Breakfast on Sunday morning during the Thomson River Festival. Enjoy amazing coffee and a delicious buffet breakfast under the magnificent Poinciana tree.

We will be drawing the winner of the Scavenger Hunt…. Watch this space for more details!

Smithy's Outback Rail Tour to Ilfracombe - Thomson River Festival
2024-10-13 09:30 - 13:30 | Outback Aussie Tours, Longreach Railway Station, Landsborough Highway, Longreach, Queensland, 4730, Australia
Ready to enjoy the beauty of our amazing outback?

Enjoy the magic of a outback rail trip on Smithy’s Rail Adventure to Ilfracombe! Once you arrive, savour a delicious meal at the historic Wellshot Hotel and a cool beverage to celebrate the end of a fabulous festival!

This is the final event of the Thomson River Festival on Sunday 13th October and wonderful way to relax and enjoy the beauty of the Outback.

Head to Outback Aussie Tours and book directly

Isisford Ross Cup Races
2024-10-26 11:30 - 23:00 | Isisford Race Course, Isisford, Queensland, Australia

Longreach Races
2024-11-09 11:30 - 19:00 | Longreach Racecourse, Gull Street, Longreach, Queensland, 4730, Australia

Longreach Fire Brigade Trials
2024-11-27 17:30 - 19:30 | Eagle Street, Longreach, Eagle Street, Longreach, Queensland, 4730, Australia

Ilfracombe Races
2025-07-12 11:00 - 23:30 | Ilfracombe Race Course, Racecourse Road, Ilfracombe, Queensland, 4727
Get yourself trackside for an exciting day of Country Racing! Five race program | Food & Bars | Live entertainment | Fashions on the Field | Bookies | Family fun and much, much more!

Menshed Markets
2025-07-20 08:00 - 13:00 | Wellshot Hotel, Main Street, Ilfracombe, Queensland, 4727, Australia
April to October – Every Third Sunday of the Month at the Wellshot Hotel, Ilfracombe
