The 9 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Longreach, Queensland

April 10, 2022 Jasper Kershner

Discover the best top things to do in Longreach, Australia including Outback Pioneers, Outback Aussie Tours, Camden Park Station, QANTAS Founders Museum, Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame and Outback Heritage Centre, Longreach Region Visitor Information Centre, Longreach Railway Station, Captain Starlight of Starlight's Lookout, Longreach Powerhouse and Historical Museum.
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1. Outback Pioneers

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5.0 based on 1,216 reviews

Outback Pioneers

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 Harry Redford 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 Kinnon & Co 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.

2. Outback Aussie Tours

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Outback Aussie Tours

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!

3. Camden Park Station

1 Landsborough Highway, Longreach, Queensland 4730 Australia +61 407 139 640 [email protected] http://www.camdenparkstation.com.au
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Camden Park Station

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.

Reviewed By Sculthorpe-Pike - Brisbane, Australia

This was a brilliant way to end the day and our outback tour. Dan took us around the station and entertained us with plenty of stories ending the evening around a campfire, with plenty of drinks and nibbles, to watch the sun go down. Great guy An experience totally not to be missed.

4. QANTAS Founders Museum

1 Sir Hudson Fysh Drive, Longreach, Queensland 4730 Australia +61 7 4658 3737 [email protected] http://www.qfom.com.au/
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4.5 based on 1,577 reviews

QANTAS Founders Museum

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. Characters of the early Qantas days, their pioneering spirit and the impact the airline had for all Australians, is brought to life through life size exhibits, historical artefacts and interactive displays including the National Heritage Listed Qantas Hangar. Visitors enjoy informative tours of the Museum's aircraft including the Boeing 707, Boeing 747, DC3 and new Super Constellation aircraft. Visitors can also enjoy the Museum's new Luminescent Longreach night experience. Visitors can also treat themselves to a coffee or a meal in McGinness’s Restaurant and purchase a souvenir from the Founders Store.

Reviewed By TraceyC4

I wasn't really sure what to expect here except that it was the home of Qantas. I'm not particularly interested in aircraft so wondered if it would really need much time. The Jet Tour (our guide Sarah) was wonderful - you are able to see the planes close up and hear about the different features as well as the history of the aircraft. The tour runs for 90 minutes and you get to see a number of the aircraft including the 747 and 707. A benefit of going on the Jet Tour (although not a requirement) is that you get to understand some of the history etc when you go back into the self-guided museum and find out more about the aircraft. Sarah was passionate.and informative and made the tour! The Don Hill recreation of Fysh & McGuinness's expedition from Longreach to Darwin to find airstrips is definitely worth watching, it's amazing to see the distances they travelled with none of the modern conveniences and cars that we have today - they were inspirational and changed the lives of many in the outback. You also learn the connection between Royal Flying Doctors and Qantas. I spread the visit over 2 days, initially thinking that I would only need a couple of hours. I think in the end I spent around 5 hours at the museum (including the tour) and there was definitely more I could have seen if I had time. The only negative I have for this entire experience was that the cafe gentleman was quite rude when I asked about getting takeaway and queried a price (I didn't know that they also charged for all of the containers). This is definitely something you should put on the list of must sees - particularly if you have an interest in aviation history but even if you don't there is plenty to learn and keep you occupied.

5. Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame and Outback Heritage Centre

Landsborough Highway, Longreach, Queensland 4730 Australia +61 7 4658 2166 [email protected] http://www.outbackheritage.com.au/default.aspx
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Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame and Outback Heritage Centre

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.

Reviewed By colf184

we were the first thru for the reopening after Pandemic and all staff were amazing and friendly looking forward to the new look reno to be finished on our next trip.. congrats to all

6. Longreach Region Visitor Information Centre

99a Eagle St Qantas Park, Longreach, Queensland 4730 Australia +61 7 4658 4150 [email protected] http://www.experiencelongreach.com.au
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Longreach Region Visitor Information Centre

The Longreach Visitor Information Centre is dedicated to supplying up-to-date information, to visitors and locals, on tours, attractions, accommodation and places to eat. We also supply brochures on other regions in Queensland and can help with a wealth of traveling knowledge. We are also a booking centre for most tours in the Longreach Region.

Reviewed By mozStanthorpe - Stanthorpe, Australia

I went in here to see about transport to Winton and other nearby towns and left with a heap of other information I did not expect to obtain. The local lady on duty this Sunday afternoon was extremely helpful, with information about all sorts of things from trips in and around Longreach, to places of interest to see. The Information Regional Centre is a must to visit, even if just to have a browse around.

7. Longreach Railway Station

LOT 1 Wonga St, Longreach, Queensland QLD 4730 Australia
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4.5 based on 30 reviews

Longreach Railway Station

Reviewed By MichaelandAnne - Bribie Island, Australia

In the middle of town - good spot to watch the trains come by. Very close to Abajaz motel and main street.

8. Captain Starlight of Starlight's Lookout

Longreach, Queensland Australia +61 7 4658 4150 [email protected] http://www.visitlongreachregion.com.au
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Captain Starlight of Starlight's Lookout

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.

Reviewed By GazzaH2020

Located next to the road with a 4wd only track Up each side. The track is straight up and over but badly cut up and not safe for most. Could climb it if you wish

9. Longreach Powerhouse and Historical Museum

12 Swan St, Longreach, Queensland 4730 Australia +61 7 4658 4150 [email protected] http://www.visitlongreachregion.com.au
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Longreach Powerhouse and Historical Museum

The Powerhouse Museum is Australia's Largest Preserved Rural Generating Station and also house social history of the region. The Powerhouse Museum Electricity was first generated from this site for the town of Longreach in December 1921. The power station, then owned and operated by the Longreach Shire Council was built by local contractors for a cost in excess of £19000. The site was selected beside the Artesian Bore (further details of the bore over the page) because of the need of water to cool the engines. The first engines were Ruston & Hornsby charcoal gas units powering DC generators via a belt drive. The gas was produced on site using locally made charcoal. Unfortunately none of this original equipment survives. The original engines were gradually replaced as technology has further advanced. In later years, Longreach Power Station supplied power to Longreach, Ilfracombe and Isisford as well as a large rural grid.

Reviewed By jenikrysmajohnson - Brisbane, Australia

Loved the history of the rooms and the different memorabilia that was there. The No Go Homestead was another surprise with its authenticity.

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