What to do and see in Longreach, Queensland: The Best Outdoor Activities

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.

Explore LAKE EYRE, THE CHANNEL COUNTRY, and the AUSTRALIAN OUTBACK departing from Longreach with our local operator who has lived and worked in this area for over 40 years. Take a LOCAL SCENIC AIR TOUR from Longreach to gain an insight into the vastness of the area or extend this tour to visit the LARK QUARRY DINOSAUR TRACKS outside Winton. Air Central West is the only company that SPECIALISES IN FOLLOWING THE CHANNEL COUNTRY RIVER SYSTEMS TO AND FROM the largest salt lake in Australia. KATI THANDA–LAKE EYRE is the lowest point in Australia being 15m below sea level and fills, or near fills, only a few times a century. Phillip Owens has spent most of his life based in areas of western Queensland and has accumulated over 30 years flying experience. Air Central West was founded by Phillip Owens in 1995. The business commenced operations with a single aircraft, the Beechcraft Bonanza, specializing in charter operations and gradually extending into tourism. Within the last 20 years the client base of Air Central West has also included many government and corporate Departments, mining contractors, stock and station agents and tourism organizations. With an increase in the demand for reliable air transport, Air Central West increased its fleet with the purchase of a twin engine Beechcraft Baron and also Cessna 210 aircraft. This decision allowed a broadening of services and operations across Australia.

We are situated on the New England Highway 25 Kilometers south of Warwick. 21153 New England Highway, The Glen Q 4370. At Wawick take the New on the left. Please note we have found from feedback from our visitors that when they enter our street address on their GPS they are directed about 2kms south.

Enjoy an up-front view of Queensland's captivating Outback, in air conditioned comfort onboard the Spirit of the Outback. This fascinating journey between Brisbane and Longreach offers a unique insight into the history and culture of early Australia through captivating onboard commentary. From the comfort of your seat or sleeper you'll wonder at the ever changing landscape, as Spirit of the Outback makes its way into the very heart of the Queensland Outback. On its journey west the Spirit of the Outback ventures through the heritage towns of Blackwater, Emerald and Barcaldine before arriving in Longreach, home to the famous Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame.