The 5 Best Things to do Good for Couples in Longreach, Queensland

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.