Travel guide Outback

The Curry Feast invites locals and visitors to learn about and sample locally grown foods and experience a meal prepared by celebrity chef Manu Fieldel. The day begins with cooking classes, moves to the races, and culminates with a sit down dinner for 300 including a fundraising auction at the first QANTAS hangar. A variety of activities will be provided by the PCYC to entertain the children. The inaugural event is set to be held in conjunction with the Cloncurry 'Kings of Race Day' providing cr... Read more

Skinny Dingo Tours enable you to experience the uniqueness of the real outback. Their tours connect you with outback characters and showcases the day to day experience of life in this captivating yet sometimes harsh environment. Skinny Dingo Tours are operated by Outback Parks in Quilpie and Birdsville.

They offer a wide range of experiences including tours of the local area, mail run experience, self drive tours, tours to unique locations and even overnight packages to Birdsville. The to... Read more

Kinnon and Co offer two great adventures in Longreach onboard an authentic horse drawn Cobb & Co. coach. Richard and Marisse Kinnon have always been passionate about the way the outback was opened up and serviced. Now they invite you to experience the thrill of travelling in a fully-laden coach while travelling full gallop through the bush!Go for a Gallop through the Scrub, followed by traditional "smoko" and classic Australian film. Or for an overnight experience, roll out a swag at Clancy's on the Thomson, complete with real camp oven cooking. Both tours depart from The Station Store, which has been set up as a Cobb & Co. booking and staging station. At The Station Store you can also purchase quality leather goods, souvenirs and clothing - great mementos of your experience in the Outba... Read more

Whether you want a weekend getaway or some serious time-out, Johnno's Camper Trailers Longreach offer a choice of quality off-road camper trailers for hire, fully equipped and ready to hit the road. All you need to bring is bed linen and cutlery to suit your own personal requirements - or if it makes life easier, you can hire those items from them as well!Your hosts are proud to say the Johnno's Camper Trailers are a compact, comfy home away from home, and your Camper includes: queen size bed, three-burner stove, full four and a half kilogram gas bottle, 40 litre water container, 20 litre water jerry, awning (two and a half metres wide and runs the full length of the trailer), sink and spare tyre. Experience the real outback with a quality budget holiday with a difference. Come to Longreac... Read more

Travel West Outback Tours is a professional Outback tour operator based in Charleville, owned and operated by Graham and Debbie Reid.Travel West Outback Tours offer small-personalised tours for a maximum 16 non-smoking guests to many areas in the Outback including: Birdsville, Innamincka, Cameron Corner, Tibooburra, Barcaldine, Carnarvon Gorge, Wilpena Pound and Arkaroola. They specialise in nature-based experiences, Australian history, outback characters and pay attention to detail with a caring attitude. Graham has a wealth of knowledge about the outback and a faultless driving record, having driven road trains for many years in South West Western Australia, the Kimberley and the Northern Territory and then driving Tour Coaches in Australia and Europe. 'Mud Maps' of the Western Australia... Read more

If you are looking for something different then come along and try an Outback Airboat Tour. Just like in America only over here in Longreach, Outback Queensland. Join the operators on western Queensland's only Airboat; Fan-Taz-Tic, for a smoko cruise on the mighty Thomson River. It is a unique experience that caters for all ages. Experience the exhilaration as you sweep along the river and discover what makes an airboat so unique. Drop in a line at smoko to try for the elusive yellowbelly fish or just enjoy the serenity of the coolabahs lined riverbanks. This is a great way to see the river in Longreach, or the floods when they occur, as this is what airboats are made for. Charters are available for a more private tour or for research work. "An airboat tour is half adventure ride, half tou... Read more

The vast areas of inland Australia are virtually impossible to properly appreciate from the ground. The distances between towns is so great that much time is spent travelling rather than enjoying the sights and meeting the people so travel with Outba... Read more

Budget Longreach is renowned for meticulously maintained vehicles and quality service. They offer a wide range of cars, four wheel drives, and minibuses as well as Australia's largest fleet of trucks and commercial vehicles. For all your rental needs, Budget Longreach drives your dollar further.

Budget Longreach is proud to offer the best value in car rental. Not just great rates but a variety of additional services to provide you with added value each time you rent from Budget. Read more

Join Artesian Country Tours and visit the Outback's unique Dreamtime and Heritage Trail and the History of Aboriginal and European Contact. Artesian Country Tours specialises in Business Tours, Pleasure Tours and Educational Tours which can cater to ... Read more

When foreigners visit Australia, they tend to flock to the major tourist havens. Let’s face it – Australia has some amazing places, so we can’t blame the people of the world for wanting to see them. But where can Aussies go when they want to get away from it all? You know, get back to the basics – enjoy some rugged yet beautiful terrain, see where the dinosaurs roamed and laze by a billabong? You won’t find the Queensland outback in many international tourism brochures, but this is a good thing. Australians can relax on a private verandah in Longreach enjoying the tranquillity and character of the town, or can head to a true outback pub in Winton for a yarn and beer with the locals. While you’re in Winton, be sure to have a good look around. Does anyth... Read more