Longreach Outback Travel Centre
Longreach Outback Travel Centre has been servicing Longreach and districts since 1975 specialising in reliability, service and price to make your tours the best value for money. They continue to offer first class tours at affordable prices.
Their tours aim to showcase the cultural, historical and natural features of Longreach's Outback. Their range of tours feature some of Queensland's colonial heritage, the characters that make the outback unique and the world-class attractions that have their beginnings in the outback.
As part of their commitment to Longreach they also operate Billabong Boat Cruises and the only paddle wheeler west of the Great Divide, called the Thomson Belle. A wonderful sunset and stars experience.
Let the Longreach Outback Travel Centre's multi-talented staff assist your school, family, senior's club or coach group in your tour of the Outback.
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Phone: 07 4658 1776 Fax: 07 4658 1794 |
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Billabong Boat CruisesThis is a relaxing evening cruise on the Thomson River, taking in the outback sunset, followed by a campfire meal with outback entertainment. A not to be missed experience! Enjoy a two-course Drovers style meal, with an informative commentary cruising the river on the wests only paddle wheeler the "Thomson Belle". Coach HireNeed to get a large group somewhere. Hire a coach and driver from Longreach Outback Travel Centre to get to where you need to go. There is a 21 seater Toyota Coaster bus available for hire. There is also a trailer available. The bus is airconditioned. Great Western AdventureThe first day of the tour travels to Barcaldine and the “Tree of Knowledge” before having a look at the Australian Worker Heritage Centre. Today consists of visiting the Opal Walk, Royal Open Air Theatre, the Corfield and Fitzmaurice Building and the Waltzing Matilda Centre. The tour continues with a visit to the Qantas Founders Museum and a tour of the 747, a tour through the Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame and cap the day of with a cruise on the Thompson Belle. The final day consists of visiting the Longreach School of Distance Education and the Longreach Pastoral College. Longreach LookaboutSee the clear blue skies, golden sunsets, friendly warmth of the western people, surprising landscapes and the rich heritage of the outback. The tour begins with a visit to the Qantas Founders Outback Museum (stage two opened Easter 2002) to see where this National Airline grew up. Visit the Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame, a living memorial to the pioneers who braved this vast untamed land. Enjoy a full lunch and conclude the day with a delightful Billabong Sunset and Stars Dinner Cruise on the Thomson Belle Paddlewheeler. Winton Matilda Country TourTravel to the home of Waltzing Matilda visiting the North Gregory Hotel, site of the first public performance of the national song. Continuing on to tour the Opal Walk, Royal Open Air Theatre, the historic Corfield and Fitzmaurice General Store housing Combo Crafts and Dinosaur Diorama (Lark Quarry stampede replica) and the Waltzing Matilda Centre dedicated to the national song written by Banjo Paterson. This tour includes a trip to Lark Quarry Dinosaur Trackways. Yellowbelly Express River CruiseCruising on the Thomson River taking in the scenery, sunset and the early evening. The commentary on the river includes details of the flora, fauna and history of the waterway. Enjoy a nibbles, onboard with light entertainment. A great way to end the day in Longreach. All you need is your camera, drinks (alcohol or otherwise) and a light coat in the winter. | |
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