Drover's Sunset Cruise incl. Smithy's Dinner & Show in Longreach
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Longreach, Australia
- 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Ending a day out means deciding between a sunset drink and sorting dinner, then getting between the two. This cruise combines them, gliding along the Thomson River with stories of local wildlife and Indigenous culture as you settle in on the top deck. As night falls, dock at Smithy's Outback Dinner and Show for a two-course camp-oven dinner and live entertainment.
- See sunset over the Thomson River from the Longreach Explorer boat
- Learn about the river's wildlife and Indigenous culture
- Enjoy a two-course camp-oven dinner under the stars
- Combine live entertainment with a dinner reservation
What's Included
- Dinner
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- River cruise
- Live entertainment
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
Pick-ups start from 4:00pm from "in-town" Longreach accommodations.
Itinerary
1
Longreach
3 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- ***Please call our friendly office team on 07 4658 3000 to discuss any dietary requirements or mobility concerns. We strive to accommodate our guests needs, but we must know these in advance and cannot make provision for dietary requests without prior notice
- ***Please call our friendly office team on 07 4658 3000 to discuss any dietary requirements or mobility concerns. We strive to accommodate our guests needs, but we must know these in advance and cannot make provision for dietary requests without prior notice
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 48 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Darrell_C
A beautiful calm and relaxing cruise along the the river. Welcoming crew and knowledgeable information about the river and surrounding areas. Beautiful wildlife along the way. Fantastic dinner with wonderful entertainment.
Reviews
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Wayne_U, Jul 2026
Very relaxing,in formative and entertaining experience! Cruise on the Thompson River was spectacular, the boat had a ramp to the upper deck, great for when you are carrying drinks back to your seat (no stairs)! Would Highly Recommend this trip 👍😃 Fantastic staff and Set up
Julie_G, Jun 2026
I have a mobility issue and the staff went out of their way to make sure I was comfortable and able to participate in the experience.
The whole experience was amazing, from the bus trip, the boat cruise and the dining. The evening was a highlight in our trip. Highly recommend it.
Janet_H, Jun 2026
Make time to do it.
Smithy's Sunset cruise and Dinner is so worth doing, what a great experience and friendly informative staff
john, Jun 2026
Delivered on all fronts …… David Blundell was a fun musician, both capable and accomodating. Greater night.
Tricia_K, May 2026
Great tour …. Very educational…. Stunning outlook on the Thomson River. Camp oven dinner was delicious. This is a must do in Longreach.
trina_w, Sep 2025
A must to do whilst in Longreach. Well worth the cost. Meal and entertainment were first rate highly recommended
Jan_S, Sep 2025
Enjoyed the cruise.
Entertainment was good.
Meal was not worth the cost with small serve of protein and poor quality of veg which was mostly carrots.
Lovely staff.
Carmel_H, Sep 2025
A must do experience. A wonderful and informative cruise. Good old country hospitality with amazing entertainment, food and service
Anne_D, Sep 2025
Fantastic! Highly recommend. Great tour down the Thompson River with a sneaky glass of wine accompanied with a little pre dinner snack. Then a short stop to take picture moments of the beautiful sunset. Then on to Smithys for a beautiful dinner and entertainment by Corinne, shared with new friends made at our table. Fantastic, friendly staff. Was a great night, highly recommended!
Neil_S, Sep 2025
The actual experience on the river cruise and Smithy’s dinner and show was excellent.
Let down by the third party (Viator)
Wendy_F, Aug 2025
Fabulous dinner cruise with the bonus of a amazing sunset added. Loved the BBQ experience and the food served was delicious the entertainment was great it would appeal to every age group.
Caroline_S, Aug 2025
Convenience of the pick up service was great!
We sat up top on the boat and had terrific views of both sides. Enjoyed a few drinks and nibbles on board. Watched the sunset , saw loads of birds and turtles in the water. The show was awesome and the food was delicious . Absolutely perfect outback setting with twinkling lights in the trees lots of laughs and a good old sing along
Tamara_W, Aug 2025
Magical afternoon and evening. Staff were fantastic and friendly, food was superb and entertainment was wonderful
Kerrie_D, Aug 2025
The cruise and outback show and dinner was very good.My barramundi was cooked perfectly and the entertainment was very good too. Well organised production .Pick up and drop off g so you can have a drink
Libby_R, Aug 2025
Our river cruise was cancelled because of rain but were offered the silver bullet train trip with drovers dinner the following night.
Absolutely fantastic. Thoroughly recommend the experience. Great staff food and fun show.
Jaana_W, Aug 2025
Excellent company, food, scenery, cruise down the Thompson, history and entertainment.
Well organised.
David_H, Aug 2025
Excellent tour. Well organised with everything promised being achieved. Experienced boat captain gave many unknown facts about the river. Dinner for the large group was well planned and excellent. The entertainment was Drew Blundell who performed at his best.
Overall, an excellent experience.
glenda_b, Jul 2025
Interesting. Friendly. Well organised. Thoroughly enjoyable. Food great. Staff helpful. Entertainer excellent.
Glenn_C, Jul 2025
Was a magical experience. The serenity of the river the history how everything was explained. Then to walk into such an amazing arena to delicious food and brilliant entertainment was a night to remember forever.
Wendy_S, Jul 2025
The cruise was great, cheese and bikkies a surprise. The meal was good, thought the dessert could have been a bit larger. Damper was lovely. Great night all round.
Suellen_H, Jul 2025
The boat cruise was very relaxing and the commentary informative. The setting was really pretty, the fires well placed, meal delicious and the show first class.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
That's all super lovely to hear, thank you so much for the feedback!
Matthew_M, Jun 2025
Exceptional experience with a faultless boat trip, dinner and show. It’s a Must Do in Longreach and Queensland
John_S, Jun 2025
Very enjoyable afternoon and night.
Dinner and show exception.
Staff very friendly and the meals were cooked to perfection
Graham_C, Jun 2025
Excellent trip on the river and then ashore for campfire dinner and entertainment - excellent musicians, good food, good bar - all up an excellent time.
bbarnes9, Jun 2025
Most enjoyable and informative river cruise followed by an excellent outback dining experience with live entertainment
Lorraine_O, Jun 2025
Beautiful cruise along the Thompson River our skipper shared interesting facts & stories plus we pulled up along the way to closer observe wildlife & Aboriginal heritage sites. Smithy’s has a wonderful atmosphere -good food & local entertainment -even the luxury coach picks you up and drops you at accommodation!
Dave_E, Jun 2025
Great cruise very tranquil and scenic. Fantastic sunset I don't know why I have to write another 46 letters. Next time I wont do the review.
Brian_C, Jun 2025
great service, friendly staff boat trip was great the food was yum.
entrainment was fun. good to be pick up and dropped off.
all round great night cheers
Morgan_W, Jun 2025
It’s a laid back fun experience that makes you closer to the brave people that live out west. I loved it ❤️
Graeme_K, May 2025
A must do if you are ever in Longreach. Beautiful cruise, great setting, fabulous food and entertainment, and very friendly staff. It was an overall fantastic experience
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