Landsborough Highway, Longreach, Queensland 4730, Australia
The Longreach Campus of the Australian Agricultural College, established in 1967, is the largest and longest established provider of practical agricultural and vocational training in Queensland.
The Longreach Campus of the Australian Agricultural College is dedicated to excellence through quality training and development of practical people for the rural and associated industries. Areas of int ...
Landsborough Highway, Longreach, Queensland 4730, Australia
The Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame is a spectacular tribute to the people of outback Australia. It tells the story of the rural areas from the arrival of the Aborigines more than 40,000 years ago, settled by the British, exploration, the establishment of grazing, agriculture, mining, forestry and other industries in country Australia. It follows the story through to the present day where techn ...
Longreach - Jundah Road, Longreach, Queensland 4730, Australia
Iningai Nature Reserve is named after the Inangai, the traditional owners who lived along the Thomson River prior to European settlement. It is currently a reserve and the town common. You'll find bushwalking tracks leading from just south of town where car parking is available. The many different walks and loops make an enjoyable expedition and showcase much of the local flora and fauna. ...
126 Eagle Street, Longreach, Queensland 4730, Australia
Kinnon and Co. Starlight's Spectacular is themed on an old time Australian Tent show. Starlight's Spectacular is a tribute to the Legend, Captain Starlight, a local cattle duffer. The live show is a mix of poetry, Australian humor and theatre and depicts the rascal "Starlight" in his day.
Shows Monday to Friday, 12 noon to 1.00 p.m. out the back of Kinnon and Co. The Station Store. ...
126 Eagle Street, Longreach, Queensland 4730, Australia
Kinnon and Co. The Station Store - Hats, Horses, History and Hospitality.
One of Longreach's best attractions. Browse unique outback products including exclusive leathergoods, clothing, gifts and souvenirs, reminisce with old time photography or watch an old-time movie.
Taste traditional country fare at the Changing Station Cafe located in The Station Store, open Monday to Friday. ...
105 Ibis Street, Longreach, Queensland 4730, Australia
The Kunmurri (Rainbow Serpent) Artist Trail is a detailed map tour in booklet form that you can follow at your own pace. The only trail like it in the central and south west of Queensland, it details sites of cultural and artistic significance from galleries in town to the artist studio out on an isolated property. Filled with information including maps, contacts and vital statistics like ...
Tonkoro Road, Longreach, Queensland 4730, Australia
This is Queensland's channel country, where flooding rains and devastating droughts are part of western Queensland life. Lochern has 20 kilometres of Thomson River frontage, fringed with huge old coolibahs. All four species of Mitchell grass grow here. A newly described subspecies of turtle, Emmott's short-necked turtle, lives in the park's waterholes. Remnants of European history reflect the inno ...
Lark Street, Longreach, Queensland 4730, Australia
The Longreach Cemetery was established in 1893. With the Longreach Cemetery tour you can view interesting headstones and to the resting place of some of the early pioneers of Longreach. Feel free to wander, observe the symbols that adorn the memorials and read the epitaphs - the stories in stone still convey a message today. ...
12 Swan Street, Longreach, Queensland 4730, Australia
The Longreach Powerhouse Museum is the largest preserved rural generating facility in Australia. Displays in this building explain how electricity was generated, maintained and distributed throughout the Shire, and the distribution network maintained.
Other exhibits in the museum grounds include: social history building with displays of early Longreach history; Longreach Swimming Baths; Nogo Co ...
Sir James Walker Drive, Longreach, Queensland 4730, Australia
Longreach School of Distance Education (LSODE) or "School of the Air" acts as the heartbeat of education for almost 200 students spread throughout Central West Queensland. LSODE caters for the education of isolated students in an area about twice the size of Victoria!
Visitors may be offered the chance to listen to an on-air lesson during a guided tour. The staff at the school are prou ...
Eagle Street, Longreach, Queensland 4730, Australia
The Longreach Skate Park is located on Eagle Street heading towards Jundah. It is undercover and situated at a grassy area with parking available. The Skate Park is popular with locals and teenagers and is a great place to let your children get some exercise. You can ride your skate board, BMX Bike or Roller Blades if you have them. ...
Sir Hudson Fysh Drive, Longreach, Queensland 4730, Australia
In 1988 the Western Queensland community established the Qantas Founders Museum in recognition of the service Qantas had given to the people of the outback. The Qantas Founders Museum celebrates the airline's growth from its inception to the influence Qantas has had on the outback and the world. Modern and interesting multi-media exhibits enhance the experience. The museum houses historic photogra ...
Landsborough Highway, Longreach, Queensland 4730, Australia
The Longreach Railway Museum is a static museum depicting what life was like in the 1900s, when the rail played a vital role in the establishment of the town. The Railway Station is still in remarkably good condition and close to 100 years old; and it is still used to this day. ...
Longreach - Muttaburra Road, Longreach, Queensland 4730, Australia
Starlight's Lookout overlooks Longreach and offers great views of the surrounding area. It is located roughly 55 kilometres north-west of Longreach along the Muttaburra / Cramsey Road. It is said that the lookout itself was once used by the notorious cattle thief Harry Redford. The road is unsealed and not passable in wet weather. ...
Landsborough Highway, Longreach, Queensland 4730, Australia
The Thompson River is located approximately four and a half kilometres north west of Longreach along the Landsborough Highway (follow the signs to Winton). Look for a blue rest area sign and turn right. Water access is available and there is camping alongside the river and a picnic area with toilets within Apex Park.
There is a variety of recreational and water sports available with ac ...
Eagle Street, Longreach, Queensland 4730, Australia
The Longreach Visitor Information Centre is located in the main street of town. The building itself is a replica of the original Qantas booking office. Visit the Information Centre in Eagle Street for any queries or information you need on Longreach and surrounding areas. There are souvenirs which are also available for purchase. ...
