Longreach, Australia

Longreach in Queensland’s far west is the heart of a huge grazing region as well as being a popular destination for organized tours and campervan and motorhome holidaymakers wanting to explore Australia’s great outback. The city lies at the junction of the Landsborough and Capricorn Highways and is a rail head for the transportation of livestock and other agricultural products. Surrounding towns like Barcaldine, Winton and Mt Isa are steeped in Australia’s early history and there are many country pubs and places of interest to call in at and enjoy.

Many tourists visit Longreach each year and they come to see the unique tourist attractions that have become established here. The Stockmans Hall of Fame is the most famous and this is a must see attraction. It tells the story of the hardships and history of the early development of the region and gives you an insight into the quality of life that was experienced by the early settlers. The Qantas aviation museum is also here right at the company’s birth place. You are welcome to visit and inspect the museum which includes a Boing 747 jumbo jet that was in regular service with the company and is now preserved as an ongoing tourist attraction. The Thompson River runs through the city and tours are available by boat to experience the effect that it has on the surrounding country.

Longreach has much to offer the tourist. There is a really good shopping center, caravan parks and you can also indulge yourself in one of the local restaurants or cafes. Many tourist coaches travelling through the region overnight here so if you are looking for some motel style accommodation it is wise to book well ahead.

If you are traveling through western Queensland and you want to see the best of what the region has on offer, then a visit to Longreach is an essential part of your itinerary.