Tour Longreach and Winton + Catch the Vision Splendid Outback Longreach Airport is owned by Queensland Airports Limited, which also owns and operates Mount Isa, Townsville and Gold Coast airports. Visit Qantas Founders Museum, take a guided airpark tour and watch the luminescent sound and light show, Longreach School of Distance Education Tour, The Australian Age of Dinosaurs & Dinosaur Canyon & March of the Titanosaurs, Visit the Australian Stockmans Hall of Fame, Enjoy lunch at the historic Wellshot Hotel, Drover's Sunset Cruise including Smithy's Outback Dinner & Show, Arrival and departure transfers in Longreach, 5 nights ensuite accommodation in Longreach, 5 breakfasts, 1 morning tea (smoko), 2 lunches, 5 dinners, View Qantas Founders Museum's Luminescent Sound & Light Show, Harrys Restaurant at Longreach Motor Inn, Tour Australian Age of Dinosaurs & Dinosaur Canyon & March of the Titanosaurs, Enjoy a meal at a favourite local watering hole The Birdcage Hotel, Visit Qantas Founders Museum & Guided Airpark Tour, Enjoy an authentic pub lunch at the historic Wellshot Hotel, Touring with our Savannah Guides Operator Driver-Guide, Twin share pricing from $2,427 per person twin share. Please note this itinerary is subject to change without notice. Call our local travel team on 1300 414 198 to secure your place on this Travel at 60 community group holiday. The series aims to create four new annual rodeo events across Queensland by 2024, representing a long-term economic injection to the state of over $4 million. height 60cm - width 40cm - depth 30cm) maximum weight 20kg. Enjoy the warm Outback hospitality at the Longreach Motor Inn, which is located just across the road from the Longreach Railway Station and a short 200m walk to downtown Longreach. Witness a totally different way of schooling at Longreach School of Distance Education. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. Please note: this tour commences and ends in Longreach. Minimum numbers are required for the group to operate. Outback Brilliant sunrises, boundless sunsets and endless starry nights are the hallmarks of outback Queensland. Recharge and Renew at These Five RCA-winning Canberra Restaurants. They will be performing live at Longreach at the Rodeo Rock concert on Saturday night! Day 5: Sunday 17 April 2022 (HAPPY EASTER). Councillor Middleton said it has been years since Hughenden had hosted a rodeo event, and he "never dreamed" attendance would be so strong. We sure hope to see you at the farm! Road to Rodeo leads to Longreach 2022! Outback Queensland in Return to Longreach late afternoon. Road to Rodeo Longreach features a full rodeo program (Bull Ride (Open, Over 40s, 2nd & Junior Division), Saddle Bronc -Open & 2nd Division Bareback -Open & 2nd Division Rope & Tie (Open), Steer Wrestling, Team Roping, Ladies Barrel Race, Ladies Breakaway Roping and Mini Bull Rides), and a knockout country music line-up starring (in addition to The Wolfe Brothers), Bella Mackenzie, Luke Geiger & Bareback and James Johnston as well as locals Corinne Ballard and John Hawkes. The Heat is On Celebrate International Hot and Spicy Day on Saturday, January 16. Combine this tour with daylight rail on the Spirit of the Outback as an added outback adventure! Located in the heart of Queensland at Longreach. Road to Rodeo An Isa Rodeo Experience brings a taste of the legendary Mount Isa Mines Rodeo experience Longreach, featuring the signature ingredients of this iconic event including thrilling rodeo action and live Rodeo Rock. Celebrating what makes the region unique, the Festival Of Outback Skies was launched on the weekend, attracting 2,000 visitors to its opening night. VNR HERE: https://vimeo.com/user170863801/review/704391065/b8a0c3714e, JUST ANOTHER DAY IN LONGREACH: A Bull and a Blonde Walk into a Bar. Outback tourism season kicks off with inaugural Festival This Hughenden local and third-generation cowgirlHeidi Middleton said the festival hadbeen embraced by the community. "It's like there is absolutely nothing penning you in. "Probably the best event I've ever seen in Australia for junior competitors everything was perfect," he said. Mark Franzmann, whowas raised in Hughenden, said the festival wouldhelp keep the town alive. At Baker Creek's three festival extravaganzas and National Heirloom Exposition, you'll enjoy music, vendors, and delicious food, all while celebrating Budding poddy calf and mini-bull rider,Byron Kirk (8 years) and his cowgirl sisterWillow(6 year ) stole the show with their line-dancing and his whipcracking! Budding poddy calf and mini-bull rider, Byron Kirk (8 years) and his cowgirl sister Willow (6 year ) stole the show with their line-dancing and his whipcracking! It is a proud rodeo-loving region, is home to the Stockmans Hall of Fame and has a long rodeo and camp drafting history. "It's a pretty small town and we've had a lot of people here it's wonderful. Heres our pick of the best things to see and do in and around Longreach. WebLocated in Queenslands central west (around a 7-hour drive from Rockhampton), Longreach is known as the heart of Outback Queensland and is the perfect base camp. Get the latest travel news, reviews, offers and more, direct to your inbox. Over the next few years, similar smaller regional events will join Longreach in the Road to Rodeo series, serving to not only promote Outback Queensland, but also the individual event destinations, driving visitation while creating a professional rodeo circuit to keep Australian competitors at the top of their game.. Get exclusive deals, discounts, news and more made just for you. Join a great group of over-60 travellers for five nights across Longreach and Winton. Dine tonight in the award winning Harrys Restaurant at Longreach Motor Inn. Book early to wrangle a seat on a sunset cruise aboard the only paddle wheeler west of the Great Divide. Pack your boots, buckles, wide brimmed hats and sense of adventure and see you in Longreach! Longreach Tourist Park caters for all travellers, whether your idea of an outback oasis is sleeping under a canopy of stars or resting in a comfortable air-conditioned villa. In 1959, a group of passionate Rotarians with an intrinsic sense of potential formed Isa Rodeo. Australian Traveller Media acknowledges the traditional custodians of the Country on which we live and work, and pays respect to Elders past, present and emerging. . With the fantastic support of Longreach Airport, we look forward to presenting a tantalising line up of outback-inspired food, wine and craft beer, he said. You will be met at Longreach Airport by your Savannah Guide Operator Driver and transferred to Longreach Motor Inn for check-in. One piece of hand luggage/day pack may be carried onboard the coach. The gateway to the ultimate Queensland outback experience, Longreach is celebrated for its rich history, heritage and community. "There's all these beautiful cirrus clouds. It also came in at no Where is it? She said by blending traditional events with arts and craft workshops, sightseeing, glamping and quirky events such asa raft race, organisers hoped to attract a wide variety of people to the town using the vast horizons and skies as a selling point.