Exploring Longreach in 9 Days

  • Day 1: Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame
    5 minutes (1 km) from Longreach Train Station

    Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame is a museum dedicated to the outback pioneers that includes exhibits, galleries, and stories featuring stockman, Aboriginal culture, and pastoralists. Enjoy the live entertainment and experience the Outback Stockman's Show, which involves whip cracking and horsemanship.

  • Day 2: Qantas Founders Museum
    20 minutes (11.5 km) from Longreach Train Station

    The Qantas Founders Museum is dedicated to Australia’s most iconic airline, Qantas, and features different aviation areas. You can take a guided tour and explore the museum exhibits, including the Boeing 747 collection.

  • Day 3: Camden Park Station Sunset Tour
    30 minutes (45 km) from Longreach town center

    The Camden Park Station Sunset Tour is a must-do experience that lets you enjoy the breathtaking sunsets while exploring the history of the cattle station. You also get to enjoy a drinks and canapes served by the riverbank.

  • Day 4: Longreach Powerhouse Museum
    10 minutes (2 km) from Longreach Coach Terminal

    The Longreach Powerhouse Museum features different types of machinery that were essential to the region's economic growth, illustrating technological advances over time. You can see the largest preserved working steam engine in Queensland or explore the interactive exhibits related to electricity and communication.

  • Day 5: Waltzing Matilda Centre
    5 minutes (1 km) from Longreach town center

    The Waltzing Matilda Centre is a museum dedicated to the Waltzing Matilda legend, Australian folklore and the cultural history of the region. You can admire the art gallery, theater production, and learn about the Australian Banjo Paterson, who penned the song.

  • Day 6: Outback Stockman Show
    15 minutes (6 km) from Longreach Airport

    The Outback Stockman Show is a highly entertaining performance that takes you through a recreational program of stockman's life. You can enjoy whip cracking, bush poetry, and horsemanship showcases. The performances reflect the spirit of the Australian Outback.

  • Day 7: Albert Park and Longreach Waterhole
    10 minutes (3 km) from Longreach town center

    Albert Park and Longreach Waterhole are popular fishing spots and scenic locations in Longreach. Take a break and relax by the riverside, you can experience the flora and fauna surrounding this picturesque spot.

  • Day 8: Longreach Cemetery tour and Irish Club
    5 minutes (1.5 km) from Longreach town center

    The Longreach Cemetery tour will take you back in time to the early days of outback settlers, and their tales will evoke feelings of nostalgia for the rugged and harsh life of those pioneers. Later, you can grab a bite and drink at the Irish Club, which is a popular hangout spot for locals and travelers.

  • Day 9: Longreach Waterhole Tour
    20 minutes (9 km) from Longreach Train Station

    The Longreach Waterhole Tour will take you through the fascinating history of water supply in the region, showcasing various man-made and natural waterholes. Take a scenic outback drive and enjoy the picturesque landscape.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame (2 hours, AUD 32)
  • Qantas Founders Museum (2 - 3 hours, AUD 32)
  • Camden Park Station Sunset Tour (3 hours, AUD 118)
  • Longreach Powerhouse Museum (1 - 2 hours, AUD 15)
  • Waltzing Matilda Centre (1 - 2 hours, AUD 20)
  • Outback Stockman Show (1 hour, AUD 25)
  • Albert Park and Longreach Waterhole (1 - 2 hours, free entry)
  • Longreach Cemetery Tour (1 hour, AUD 20)
  • Irish Club (2 hours, prices vary by meal and drink)
  • Longreach Waterhole Tour (4 hours, AUD 50)

  • Total Estimated Costs: AUD 292

Transportation

Longreach is a small town, and most attractions are conveniently located near each other. The best way to explore the town is by foot or road. Longreach Coach Terminal services regular routes to Brisbane or Cairns, and a Greyhound bus service is also available throughout Queensland. Longreach Airport connects with other regions of Australia for travelers, with flights available through Qantaslink and Rex airlines.

Useful Tips

Longreach is a small town, and most attractions are conveniently located near each other. You can extend your trip from 9 to 12 days to include several other activities such as a visit to nearby Winton, Australian Age of Dinosaurs museum, or regional cattle station tours. Additionally, it's best to carry quick-drying clothes, sturdy shoes, sunglasses, a hat, water bottles, and UV shirts. You can also stay hydrated by frequent consumption of liquids to avoid dehydration and sunstroke.

Airports

Longreach Airport (LRE) is the closest airport to Longreach town, located 5 minutes from the city center. It caters to Qantaslink and Rex flights connecting to Brisbane, Cairns, and Townsville.

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