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Enjoy the sights and sounds of the outback as the sun sets over the horizon on this evening cruise from Longreach. Cruise down the mighty Thomson River on a unique paddlewheeler, designed for small groups rather than massive ferry crowds. Disembark at a campground in the heart of the local bush and continue your outback experience with intimate performances and a 2-course stockman’s dinner around the campfire.
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Longreach: 4-Hour Starlights Cruise Experience
4 hours
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Embark on a gorgeous sunset cruise along the Thompson River. The crew shares stories about the wildlife and indigenous cultures as you enjoy the scenery and on-board bar with complimentary snacks. As the stars come out, you’ll dock at Smithy’s Out back Dinner & Show for a memorable two-course camp-oven-style dinner with live entertainment.
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Drover's Sunset Cruise incl. Smithy's Dinner & Show in Longreach
4 hours 30 minutes
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Walk among Australia’s largest dinosaurs on this unforgettable Dinosaur Canyon tour. Start at the Reception Centre and ride the Noble Express shuttle to the Dinosaur Canyon Outpost, then explore the “March of the Titanosaurs” exhibition with a passionate guide. Discover the 55m-long sauropod tracksite, the best in Australia, and learn about the prehistoric giants that left their mark 95 million years ago. Finish with a self-guided stroll through Dinosaur Canyon, featuring life-sized bronze dinosaurs and flying reptiles, perfect for family photos or selfies. This tour combines scientific discovery, outdoor adventure and immersive dinosaur storytelling, creating a truly memorable experience for all ages.
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Dinosaur Canyon Experience Fossil Tracksite and Bronze Exhibits
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Experience the beauty of the Rangelands Outback Camp in the evening, after the heat of the day has passed. You’ll be picked up from your accommodation in Winton and transported to Rangelands in time for sunset. Admire the changing hues in the sky and across the land from a spectacular viewpoint. Nibbles will be provided so just bring your own drinks.
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Rangelands Rifts and Sunset Tour Winton
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Experience the ultimate dinner with our sunset rail journey and Smithy's Outback Dinner & Show. Indulge in canapes, enjoy a drink, and a delicious two-course dinner with live entertainment to conclude your night. This ultimate dinner experience starts with the late afternoon Silver-Tails Sunset rail experience where you watch the sun set over the floodplains, whilst savouring signature canapes, enjoying a drink, and quality Outback Hospitality on our heritage Rail Motor. For dinner we connect you with our incredible Smithy’s Outback Dinner & Show experience under the stars. Enjoy a delicious two-course camp oven themed dinner, followed up with freshly baked damper and billy tea. A good selection of wine, cold beer, soft drinks and select pre-mixes is available for purchase from our licensed bar. Live on stage our talented outback performer will entertain you with their songs and stories. This night out will be a highlight of your Outback holiday.
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Silver-Tails Rail Sunset With Smithy's Dinner & Show in Longreach
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The colours of the outback come alive at sunset as you glide down the Thomson River aboard the M.V. Longreach Explorer. After a warm welcome by our experienced crew, take your seat on the top deck ready to capture 360-degree sweeping, river and floodplain views. Our Captain will enthral you with captivating stories about the river, its wildlife and Indigenous heritage. Enjoy complimentary nibbles on board, and purchase icy cold drinks from our licensed bar. Photo opportunities are endless, but our stop at Sunset Bend is a hands-down favourite. As we leisurely cruise back to our dock, you will see stunning vibrant sunset colours as they fade into starlight.
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Smithy's Sunset Cruise in Longreach
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Follow the trail of Australia’s outback pioneers on this tour down the Longreach-Windorah mail route. Gallop through the bush and down dusty roads on a restored stagecoach, just like settlers used in the 19th century. This family-friendly outback throwback includes a traditional smoko (scones with jam, cream, and tea), a classic Australian bush movie screening, and time to browse the Cobb and Co Courtyard collection.
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Cobb & Co Stagecoach Experience in Longreach
4 hours to 4 hours 10 minutes
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Experience our heritage Rail Motor en-route to the one pub town of Ilfracombe, with stories of nostalgia to tell your mates about for years to come. Feel the freedom of the vast open plains to Ilfracombe before disembarking in Ilfracombe to explore the unique attractions in “the Hub of the West” like the Wellshot centre, the Machinery Mile and grab some lunch at the Famous Wellshot Hotel. After a great break exploring this historic town, re-board the train for the journey back to Longreach Railway Station.
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Half-Day Historic Rail Excursion to Ilfracombe from Longreach
4 hours 30 minutes
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For a town of fewer than a thousand people, Winton has played an outsized role in Australian life - it’s where "Waltzing Matilda" was first performed, and it was the birthplace of the country’s flag carrier airline. Discover some of that legacy on this full-day tour. Although you can organize your own Winton tour, this tour cuts out the hassle of outback car rental and finding your way on dusty desert roads.
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Full Day Winton Discovery Day Tour from Longreach
9 to 10 hours
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All aboard our heritage Rail Motor as it travels over the Thomson River and its flood plains, highlighted by the stories that connect the romance of rail with a special slice of western Queensland life outside your window. This tour offers travellers and families a short immersive rail experience.
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Great Darr River Rail Run in Longreach
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Whether you’re exploring the Outback by bus or just would prefer to leave driving to the experts for the day, enjoy the Australian Age of Dinosaurs outdoor museum in style when you join this convenient tour, with pickup and drop-off direct from your accommodation. All three museum tours are prebooked and scheduled, with shuttle transfers around the enormous site, and hot drinks as an extra bonus.
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Age of Dinosaurs Museum Half Day Guided Transfer from Winton
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Go beyond just seeing the Outback and actually experience the flavors, songs, and stories of rural Queensland with this dinner and show in Longreach. Sit down to an outdoor dinner by the Thomson River, where the menu features typical Australian bush food, and you enjoy live entertainment and some dancing. Before dinner, take a tour of the local floodplains to admire its rural beauty.
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Smithy's Outback Dinner & Show in Longreach
2 hours 30 minutes
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Treat yourself and the family after a long day of driving or sightseeing in Queensland with a stonegrill dining experience at The Welcome Home in Longreach. Get the most meal for your buck, and customize it how you want, with your own choice of meat and sides and an all-you-can-eat dessert bar. Cook your meat on a sizzling stonegrill, a modern reinvention of traditional campfire cooking methods practiced by Australia’s 19th-century bushmen.
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Longreach: Stonegrill Dining Experience
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Reaching one of Australia’s most remarkable fossil sites on your own can be challenging, especially when you want to get real insight from what you’re seeing. This guided day tour to Lark Quarry Conservation Park makes it easy to visit the "Dinosaur Stamped," where more than 3,000 preserved footprints reveal a dramatic moment from around 95 million years ago. With a guide offering insight into the area's geology and prehistoric landscape, gain a better understanding of the site while enjoying wide-open outback scenery.
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Dinosaur Stampede 3/4 Day Tour from Winton
7 hours 30 minutes
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Our Country Classics menu takes inspiration from homestead kitchens and Country Women’s Association favourites. Enjoy a delicious main course and all-you-can-eat desserts for an inclusive price! Dine in the heritage surrounds of The Welcome Home on Wednesday and Saturday evenings.
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Longreach: Country Classics Buffet Dinner
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Delve into the rich tapestry of Roma's landscape, history, and ecology on a small group tour that offers a revealing perspective on this quintessential Australian outback town. Traverse prime agricultural land once recognised by early explorers, including Mount Abundance, where Mitchell and Leichhardt left their marks on history. Led by an eco guide, explore homestead gardens, spot native fauna, and gain insight into the ongoing interplay between humankind and nature. From the bustling Roma sale yards to serene nature spots teeming with wildlife, this tour promises an immersive experience, preserving the legacy of the region's past while celebrating its thriving present.
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Roma: Landscape and Legacy Day Tour Including Lunch
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Escape the tourist trail for the Carnarvon Range, a dramatic plateau scarred with gorges, with an ecologist guide as you explore a private 72,000 acre (29,000-hectare) cattle station. Discover a secret cave at the Axe Factory Aboriginal site; soak up the beauty of rock formations such as Arch Rock and the Sphinx; and see Aboriginal art in Rainbow Cave. Tour includes lunch, snacks, guiding, and hotel pickup from Roma.
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Roma: Lost World Carnarvons (Wallaroo) Day Tour
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Go on an open-top double-decker safari through the Australian outback on the Kinnon-family hosted Nogo Station Experience. Starting with a heritage tour of Longreach, you’ll then head out to Nogo Station’s historic shearing sheds, where you’ll learn about the prized Merino wool. From there, you’ll head out on safari across the vast outback plains, before wrapping up with a traditional pioneer ‘smoko’ under the gum trees at Captain Starlight’s Camp.
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Longreach: Half Day Nogo Station Experience
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Around 95 million years ago, a myriad of dinosaurs stampeded along a streambed. Thanks to a miracle of geology, 3,300 of their footprints still survive today, in Winton’s mesa country. Experience them without the self-drive strain when you book this small-group package direct from your hotel. It includes Carisbrooke Station landscapes, a guided tour of the Stampede, a stroll along Spinifex Walk, lunch, and coffee and/or tea.
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Dinosaur Stampede and Carisbrooke Station Day Tour from Winton
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Explore one of Australia’s most vibrant cultural landscapes on a Marrija 4WD Cultural Tour. Following your guide, you will experience the historical, cultural and natural wonders of Moungibi (Burketown), with exclusive access to Australia’s largest salt pans. You will learn about the traditional uses of different native plant species and hear local knowledge on seasonal indicators and what they mean for the coming season.
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Marrija 4WD Cultural Tag Along Tour
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Experience the night sky like never before at the Gondwana Stars Observatory. Your tour includes naked-eye stargazing, followed by telescope viewing, guided by astronomy guides using handheld lasers to explain the evolution of the stars and constellations over time. Discover what the dinosaurs might have seen, how constellations change and why humans have always looked to the skies for meaning. Explore our place in the cosmos while keeping your feet on the Earth. Tour content depends on the phases of the Moon, making each visit unique. Book early to secure your spot.
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Deep-Time Astronomy at the Australian Age of Dinosaurs
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Discover the beauty of Roma Bush Gardens on a guided nature walk with Boobook Explore. Follow a gentle 1-kilometre trail through reforested bushland, rich with native flora and fauna. Marvel at the impressive River Red Gums, listen for water birds and observe wildlife around the historic Railway Dam. With insights from your expert nature guide, you’ll gain a deeper appreciation of the region’s unique ecosystems and natural heritage. Relaxing, educational and immersive, this peaceful walk offers an authentic connection to Queensland’s biodiversity and a refreshing escape into nature.
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Roma: 1-Hour Birdwatching Nature Trail Walk
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Enjoy a morning that reveals all the sights and secrets of Roma’s evolution as a vibrant outback town. This is the ideal tour if you want a knowledgeable and entertaining introduction to our history, agricultural heritage and natural environment.
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Roma Revelation Tour Experience
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Admire one of the most beautiful sunsets in the Australian outback on this tour from Mount Isa to nearby Lake Moondarra. After taking in the magnificent sight of the sun setting over the lake, head back to the bay where drinks and a delicious and generous Ploughmans platter will be served.
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Lake Moondarra Sunset Tour (3 hrs approx)
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