Longreach tourist attractions

Longreach, a town in the heart of the Outback, Queensland, offers a range of unique attractions. The Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame and Outback Heritage Centre showcases the lives of Australian explorers, stockmen, and Aboriginal people through themed galleries and audio-visual presentations. The Qantas Founders Museum, recently upgraded with $14 million, tells the story of Qantas. A sunset cruise on the Thomson River provides stunning views and the chance to spot local birdlife.

Longreach also offers a variety of outback experiences. Visitors can take a scenic flight to appreciate the vastness of the region. They can also immerse themselves in the local culture by having dinner at Harry's, a popular restaurant in town, and experiencing the warm hospitality of the locals. Jumping aboard a Cobb and Co Stagecoach provides a unique historical experience, reliving the pioneering spirit that opened up the Outback to European settlement.

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Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame & Outback Heritage Centre

Local history | Longreach

The Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame and Outback Heritage Centre is Australia’s premier outback heritage institution.

Cobham Hall Museum

Houses | Longreach

High on the hill overlooking the vast lands of Wisemans Ferry is Cobham Hall, the grand mansion built by Solomon Wiseman for his second wife Sophia in 1826 and the Hunter Valley.

Edkins Park

Longreach

Edkins Park Longreach is a small park located in Longreach, Queensland, Australia.

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Ilfracombe Machinery and Heritage Museum

Local history | Ilfracombe

The Lynn Cameron Machinery Mile hosts a range of equipment from standing engines to earthmoving machinery

Jackson Collections

Other | Ilfracombe

The Jackson Collections was opened by the Governor General in September 2009, and is the lifetime collections of two brothers, Hilton and Ike Jackson.

Lake Eyre Basin

Longreach

The Lake Eyre basin is a large, mostly flat, arid and semi-arid area that covers just under one-sixth of all Australia. It is the largest endorheic basin in Australia and one of the largest in the world. The basin began as a sinking landmass mostly covered by forest and contained many more lakes than now. The climate has changed from wet to arid over the last 60 million years. During years of especially high rainfall, all the riverbeds in this vast area lead inland towards Lake Eyre in central S

Langenbaker House

Houses | Ilfracombe

Langenbaker House is a heritage-listed detached house at Mitchell Street, Ilfracombe, Longreach Region, Queensland, Australia.

Lochern National Park

Longreach

Lochern National Park, located in Longreach, Central West Queensland, is a sprawling 24,300-hectare park known for its diverse climate and wildlife.

Longreach Powerhouse and Historical Museum

Local history | Longreach

The Longreach Powerhouse and Historical Museum house local history, stories and artifacts as well as being the largest preserved rural generating facility in Australia.

Oma Waterhole

Isisford

Oma Waterhole is a refreshing escape located just 16 kilometers southwest of Isisford, accessible via the Isisford-Yaraka River Road.

Outer Barcoo Interpretation Centre

Natural history | Isisford

***Reopening March 2021*** The Outer Barcoo Interpretive Centre, a museum depicting the evolution of nature from 100 million years ago to the present day.

Qantas Founders Museum

Aviation | Longreach

The Qantas Founders Outback Museum is a museum located in Longreach, Queensland, Australia.The museum was opened on 9 June 1996 in the heritage-listed Qantas Hangar, built by Qantas in 1922.