Itineraries

Day 1

Australian Stockman’s Hall Of Fame

Legends & Pioneers tribute
Outback Stockman’s show
Dr Bruce Yeates Memorial Cottage & Gardens
Hugh Sawrey Art Gallery
Queensland Helicopters Scenic Flight

Short flights over Longreach
See the Thomson River from above
Fly to Starlight’s lookout and get a real birds-eye view

Day 2

Cobb & Co. Stagecoach Experience

You’ll travel in a restored stagecoach
Enjoy a smoko in the Welcome Home Cafe & Tea room
Watch an old Australian movie
Laugh at the hilarious Old-Time Tent Show
Station Store

Based on the original outback emporiums that stocked everything & were a highlight for station folk coming into town for a shopping trip
You’ll find leatherwear, crockery & gifts, homemade delicacies, souvenirs & much more.
Starlight’s Cruise Experience

Cruise the Thomson River
Starlight’s Spectacular Show
Campfire dinner

Day 3

Longreach School Of Distance Education

Guided tour
Experience an on-air lesson
Largest classroom in the world
Harry Redford Old Time Tent Show

Tribute to Captain Starlight
A hilarious hour of entertainment featuring animals, stockman & improvised live theatre with a laugh a minute.
Downtown

Lunch and/or coffee at your choice of great Bakery, cafés and bistros
Take a walk down the town centre and browse through the local shops
Drover’s Sunset Cruise and Smithy’s Outback Dinner & Live Show

All aboard the Longreach Explorer! Relax on the top deck with 360 degree views of the majestic Thomson River.
Your Captain will captivate you with stories about the river, its wildlife and Indigenous links.
As the colours fade into starlight, we dock at Smithy’s Outback Dinner & Live Show.

Day 4

Qantas Founders Museum

Experience the Qantas story
707/747 Jet Tour & Wing Walk
Museum and Original Hangar
Flight simulators
Longreach Powerhouse and Historical Museum

Local social history
Nogo Boundary Riders Cottage
Historical generating complex
Arts And Crafts Centre

Heritage listed building
Local crafts and activities
Choose Your Special Interests:

Botanical walkway, Iningai
Park and river walk
Helicopter scenic flight

Explore the Region

Captain Starlight’s Lookout

A great Australian Legend – Follow the drover’s stock routes

Lily Lagoon
Starlight’s Lookout (no facilities)
Flood plains and wildlife
110km return from Longreach
½ or full-day 4WD recommended.
Please check road conditions prior to travel.
Ilfracombe Explorer

Historical Wellshot Hotel
Pioneer stories
Machinery & Heritage Centre
Wellshot Information Centre
Artesian Spa Pool
Outer Barcoo, Isisford And Yaraka

Unforgettable scenery, science, and folklore

Isisford Town Tour
Yaraka’s scenic Mount Slowcombe
Emmet and the Idalia National Park
Oma waterhole & explorer Mitchell’s cairn
Outer Barcoo Interpretative Centre
100 Million year old crocodile, fish and other fossils
Camping and fishing
Minimum 1-2 nights Yaraka &/or Isisford
Air Central West

Local Scenic Flights – Muttaburra-Stonehenge-Windorah-Thomson River-Lark Quarry Dinosaur Track
Lake Eyre & Channel Country Tours

BOOKINGS ESSENTIALS, CONTACT THE LONGREACH EXPLORE CENTRE.

Please note this is a suggestion only and is subject to availability.

Edkins Park

Location – Corner of Landsborough Highway and Galah Street, Longreach
Edkins park has a covered BBQ facility with a children’s playground and Male/female/disabled toilets. Edkins Park also has the site of The Cenotaph and the Longreach ANZAC service is held here each year as well as Carols by Candlelight and other activities throughout the year.

Lioness Park

Location – corner Sparrow and Cassowary Streets, Longreach
Lioness Park has a BBQ, children’s playground area and male/female/disabled toilets. This park is entirely fenced. Playgroup is held here weekly.

Longreach Skate Park

Location – at the end of Eagle Street in Longreach, heading south towards Jundah.
The skate park is a covered and surround by a lovely green lawn and gardens. This is where you can ride your skate board, BMX Bike or Roller Blades. The skate park is a popular social area for local youth. The park has toilets, BBQ area, playground and a lovely lawn area.

Ilfracombe Swimming Pool and Artesian Spa

The Ilfracombe Swimming Pool and Artesian Spa is situated in the Memorial Park on Main Street. Feel the benefits as you soak your travel weary muscles as you step in and immerse yourself in the rejuvenating mineral waters of this artesian spa. The Artesian Spa is located in the Ilfracombe Memorial park which also has a swimming pool.

Ilfracombe Memorial Park

Located on Landsborough Highway between the Post Office and Swimming Pool. The park has shade structures throughout, BBQ area, a playground for the children, beautiful grassed area, as well as toilets and showers.