6-Day Longreach Adventure: Explore the Outback and Ride the Spirit of the Outback | 17 -22 August 2025

The image captures the exterior of the Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame. A large bronze statue of a stockman with a hat and saddle stands prominently in the foreground, echoing tales from the Scenic Rim. The building behind features a distinctive curved roof design.

Experience the Ultimate Longreach Tour! Embark on a 6-day adventure that immerses you in the heart of Outback Queensland. This tour showcases iconic landmarks, breathtaking landscapes, and the rich history of Australia’s rugged interior.

Your journey begins with a direct flight from Brisbane to Longreach, where you’ll stay at the Longreach Tourist Park for four nights. First, visit the School of Distance Education, a cornerstone of learning for remote families. Next, explore the Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame and enjoy the Outback Stockman’s Show, bringing the pioneering past to life. Later, delve into aviation history at the Qantas Founders Museum, featuring interactive exhibits and a striking Boeing 747.

A day trip to Winton reveals the region’s prehistoric and cultural treasures. At the Australian Age of Dinosaurs, discover Australia’s largest collection of dinosaur fossils. Then, visit the Waltzing Matilda Centre to learn the story behind Banjo Paterson’s iconic ballad while enjoying lunch in this historic venue.

Back in Longreach, experience outback hospitality at Rosebank Station, where graziers share stories over morning tea. At Kinnon & Co, explore heritage treasures and laugh along with the Harry Redford Old Time Tent Show, a mix of storytelling and humour. Later, relax on a Thompson River cruise, ending the day with a starlit dinner and live entertainment at Smithy’s Outback Dinner and Show.

Finally, travel aboard the ‘Spirit of the Outback‘ train, covering 1,300 km of Queensland’s changing landscapes. Witness the dramatic transition from rugged outback to coastal Brisbane.

Don’t miss this unforgettable Longreach Tour. Reserve your spot today by visiting our website or calling 07 5294 0402!

Holiday Escapes

Exterior view of a modern restaurant with angular architecture and large glass windows, nestled in the heart of the Scenic Rim. A sculpture of a kangaroo stands proudly by the entrance, where "Waltzing Matilda" is elegantly displayed. Outdoor tables and chairs invite you to savor the view.

A train with a maroon and yellow engine labeled "2414" gracefully weaves through the Scenic Rim's dry grasslands at sunset. The clear sky casts a golden glow on its cargo or passenger cars, embracing the tranquil beauty of the journey.

Highlights

Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame
Discover Outback life with engaging exhibits and the Outback Stockman’s Show.
Qantas Founders Museum
Explore Australia’s aviation history with interactive displays and a Boeing 747 exhibit.
Waltzing Matilda Centre
Learn the story behind Banjo Paterson’s ballad in a unique museum.
Spirit of the Outback Train
Travel 1,300 km through Queensland’s rugged outback to coastal scenery.

Accommodation

Discover the Scenic Rim with its charming small cabins lined up under a clear sky. Bright pink and red flowering shrubs add vibrant color to the dry, sandy landscape, enhancing this rural setting's natural beauty.

Discover the Scenic Rim in a row of small, identical houses with slanted roofs and satellite dishes, set along a quiet dirt road. These cozy homes feature welcoming front porches, warmly illuminated by the sun's rise or set, with sparse vegetation whispering tales in the background.

Longreach Tourist Park

Longreach Tourist Park provides comfortable cabins and caravan sites with essential amenities, ensuring a relaxing and enjoyable stay in the heart of Outback Queensland. Guests will enjoy 4 nights at Longreach Tourist Park, followed by 1 night aboard the iconic Spirit of the Outback train.

4 nights

12 Thrush Rd, Longreach QLD

Day 1 SPIRIT OF THE OUTBACK

Welcome to our tour to Longreach, featuring the iconic Spirit of the Outback! This afternoon we board the coach and make our way to Brisbane Airport for our direct afternoon flight to Longreach with QantasLink. We arrive at Longreach later this afternoon and settle into our accommodation for the next four nights.

Longreach Tourist Park | 4 nights
Lunch own expense | Dinner at The Woolshed Restaurant

Day 2 EXPLORING LONGREACH

We start our day with a visit to the School of Distance Education—a classroom more than twice the size of Victoria, where the playground is as vast as the outback, and the partnership between home and school is legendary. Next, we continue our adventure at the iconic Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame to experience the Outback Stockman’s Show. This show highlights the modern-day aspects of being a stockman, as well as tales from the past.

In the afternoon, we visit the renowned Qantas Founders Outback Museum. Historic photographs, memorabilia, and multimedia interactive displays eloquently tell the inspirational stories of overcoming the challenges of long-distance travel in Outback Australia. A Boeing 747-200, donated by Qantas Airways Ltd, forms a spectacular part of the museum’s outdoor display.

Breakfast at The Birdcage Hotel | Lunch at The Drovers Place | Dinner at The Woolshed Restaurant

Day 3 WINTON

Today we journey to Winton, where we are surrounded by dramatic and ever-changing scenery. The area was once home to dinosaurs and is renowned for groundbreaking scientific discoveries and archaeological digs. At the Australian Age of Dinosaurs, we’ll learn about this prehistoric phenomenon. The centre hosts the largest collection of Australian dinosaur fossils and the largest fossil preparation laboratory in the Southern Hemisphere. We enjoy morning tea and a tour here before heading into the township.

In Winton, we visit the Waltzing Matilda Centre, the only museum in the world dedicated to a song. It was in Winton that Banjo Paterson wrote his famous poem about the swagman and jumbuck, and ‘Waltzing Matilda’ was first performed in the North Gregory Hotel. On arrival at the Waltzing Matilda Centre, we are greeted with lunch before having time to explore the exhibits. Later this afternoon, we return to Longreach after an insightful and engaging day.

Breakfast at The Birdcage Hotel | Lunch at Waltzing Matilda Centre | Dinner at The Woolshed Restaurant

Day 4 MORE OF LONGREACH

This morning, we head out for a special experience as we gain insight into the area through the eyes of local graziers and pioneer families. At Rosebank Station, we meet the owners and learn about their operations while enjoying a delicious morning tea.

Next, we step back in time at Kinnon & Co in the main street of town. The Station Store boasts a range of traditionally made leatherwear and a treasure trove of historic nostalgia. While here, we enjoy the delightful Harry Redford Old Time Tent Show, a mix of Australian humour and poetic storytelling that brings the legend of Harry Redford, or “Captain Starlight,” to life. During the show, we savour our Billy Can lunch.

The day concludes with a sunset cruise along the majestic Thompson River. As the sunset fades into starlight, we dock at Smithy’s Outback Dinner and Show for a night of delicious food and live entertainment under the stars.

Breakfast at The Birdcage Hotel | Lunch at Kinnon & Co | Dinner at Smithy’s

Day 5 SPIRIT OF THE OUTBACK

We have an early breakfast and make our way to the Longreach Railway Station, where we depart on the Spirit of the Outback train. From the comfort of our seat, we watch as the scenery morphs into rugged terrain during the 1,300 km journey from Longreach to Brisbane. The train offers a unique insight into the history and culture of early Australia, combined with interesting commentary, a social atmosphere, and an authentic dining experience. The daylight journey allows us to enjoy the magical colours and landscape of Outback Queensland. The train snakes its way across the top of the Drummond Range whilst darkness falls.

Breakfast at The Birdcage Hotel | Lunch and dinner on Spirit of the Outback

Day 6 ARRIVING HOME

Waking to the clickety-clack of our train travelling along the coast, we enjoy breakfast onboard the train before our journey concludes at Nambour after a sensational tour of Outback Queensland.

Breakfast on Spirit of the Outback | Lunch at own expense

Tours Details

Tour Inclusions

4 nights motel accommodation
1 night aboard the Spirit of the Outback, including morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner, and breakfast
3 motel two-course dinners
4 cooked breakfasts at The Birdcage Hotel
1 additional dinner included
4 included lunches – (The Drovers Place, Waltzing Matilda Centre, Kinnon & Co, Spirit of the Outback)
5-day extended coach charter with Outback Aussie Tours (30-seater)
Visit to the School of Distance Education
Entry to galleries and A Stockman’s Life show at the Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame
Lunch at The Drovers Place
Tour of the Qantas Founders Outback Museum
Morning tea and tour at the Australian Age of Dinosaurs
Visit and lunch at the Waltzing Matilda Centre
Historic Rosebank Station tour with Outback Aussie Tours
Entry to the Station Store and Old Time Tent Show, including Billy-can lunch at Outback Pioneer – Kinnon & Co
Drover’s Sunset Cruise, including Smithy’s Outback Dinner & Show with Outback Aussie Tours

Fitness Requirements

Fitness Level: Relaxed

Discover the Art of Relaxation

Welcome to “Serenity Journeys,” where serenity is the name of the game. Our tours offer a chance to unwind, with minimal physical demands. Unpack only once, and relax as we take care of the rest.

Although most of our journey involves cozy coach travel, some day tours may involve light physical activity, such as embarking and disembarking vessels or vehicles with stairs, which you’ll handle independently.