Longreach
Situated smack bang in the middle of Queensland, about 1,200km north west of Brisbane, Longreach is known for its cattle and sheep farming. This lovely outback town has plenty of history, including the Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame and Outback Heritage Centre and the Qantas Founders Museum. Qantas (Queensland and Northern Territory Aerial Service) was born at nearby town Winton (where A.B. Banjo Paterson wrote Waltzing Matilda in 1895) on the 10th of February 1921 and later moved to Longreach. In 1922, the country’s first purpose built runway and hangar were built. The original hangar is used today as a museum. Take a ride in an original Cobb & Co coach through the bush or relax on a river cruise down the Thomson River, there’s something for everyone in this outback town.
Nearby towns:
Charleville | Roma | Winton
Visitor Centre
Qantas Park Eagle Street
Tel: 07 4658 4150
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Attractions
Air Central West
Tel: 0427 622 329
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Australian Stockman's
Hall of Fame
Landsborough Highway
Tel: 07 4658 2166
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Kinnon & Co
Cobb & Co Tours
Thomson River Cruises
115a Eagle Street
Tel: 07 4658 1776
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Powerhouse Museum
12 Swan Street
Tel: 07 4658 3933
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Outback Aussie Tours
Longreach Railway Station,
Sir Hudson Fysh Drive
Tel: 07 4658 3000
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Qantas Founders Museum
Longreach Airport
Sir Hudson Fysh Drive
Tel: 07 4658 3737
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Queensland Helicopters
Longreach Airport
Tel: 0417 624 422
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Bowls
Longreach Bowling Club
142 Eagle Street
Tel: 07 4658 1186
Golf
Longreach Golf Club
12 Cramsie Muttaburra Road
Tel: 07 4658 1459
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Longreach outskirts |
Town centre of Longreach |
Longreach Railway Station |
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Qantas Founders Museum |
Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame and Outback Heritage Centre |
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Longreach railways |
Landsborough Highway north west |
Surrounding farmlands |
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Sunset over the Thompson River |
Accommodation
Parks
Longreach Caravan Park
180 Ibis Street
Tel: 07 4658 1770
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Longreach Tourist Park
12 Thrush Road
Tel: 07 4658 2667
Tel: 07 4658 1781
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Rooms
Abajaz Motor Inn
11 Wonga Street
Tel: 1800 081 288
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Albert Park Motor Inn
Stork Road
Tel: 07 4658 2411
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Jumbuck Motel
Sir Hudson Fysh Drive
Tel: 07 4658 1799
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Longreach Lodge
161 Crane Street
Tel: 07 4658 1945
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Longreach Motel
127 Eagle Street
Tel: 07 4658 1996
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Longreach Motor Inn
84 Galah Street
Tel: 07 4658 2322
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Lyceum Hotel Motel
131 Eagle Street
Tel: 07 4658 1036
Dining
Cattlemen's Bar and Grill
Landsborough Highway
Tel: 07 4658 1168
Eagle Boys Pizza
135 Eagle Street
Tel: 07 4658 3294
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Eagles Nest Bar and Grill
110 Eagle Street
Tel: 07 4658 0144
Happy Valley
Chinese Restaurant
135 Eagle Street
Tel: 07 4658 1311
Harry's Restaurant
84 Galah Street
Tel: 07 4658 2322
Longreach Club
31 Duck Street
Tel: 07 4658 1016
Pubs
Royal Hotel
111 Eagle Street
Tel: 07 4658 2118
Starlights Hideout Tavern
103 Eagle Street
Tel: 07 4658 1925
Welcome Home Hotel
128 Eagle Street
Tel: 07 4658 1361