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Longreach Region, Experience the Heart of Outback Queensland. Discover the outer regions of Ilfracombe, Isisford, Emmet and Yaraka.

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28/07/2025

⚡ Did you know Longreach has been powering itself since 1921 - with a unique gas production system that was a first for Australia?

While the rest of the country was figuring out electricity, our local Shire Council took matters into their own hands. Ten massive engines, a groundbreaking gas system, and pure Outback determination kept the lights on for over 60 years until the state grid finally caught up in 1985!

There's more than power at Longreach Powerhouse & Historical Museum - explore the 1921 swimming baths (originally filled from a bore sunk in 1897!), wander through Nogo Cottage showing family life from the 1940s, and discover the agricultural machinery that built central west Queensland.

It's the perfect family day out with scavenger hunts for the kids and stories that'll have you amazed at what this little town achieved 🔧

📍 12 Swan Street, Longreach
🕐 Mon-Fri 10am-4:30pm (April-October)

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27/07/2025

📺 Longreach is hitting the small screen TODAY!

Weekender is showcasing our incredible region this afternoon - from outback adventures to the experiences that make Longreach so special 🏜️

Tune in to see why we're so proud to call this place home! Perfect timing for anyone planning their next Outback getaway 🤠

📺 TODAY 5:30pm on Channel 7 Queensland & 7plus

What's on your Longreach must-do list? 👇

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25/07/2025

🌅 Winter evenings on the Thomson River hit different ✨

Perfect temperatures, peaceful water, and sunsets that paint the sky in pure gold. This is why winter is our favourite time to be by the river 🧡

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24/07/2025

🎨 New in Longreach - art in the heart of the Outback!

Welcome to Miniritchi Gallery - a vibrant space celebrating creativity from Birdsville to Winton, Longreach to Blackall-Tambo. This isn't just about admiring art; it's about experiencing the diverse stories and talent found across our incredible region.

The gallery showcases local creatives and their artistic vision, fostering new ideas and community connections. But here's what makes it special - you can join the experience too! Gallery tours reveal the stories behind the artists, or unleash your own creativity at outback-themed Paint & Sip sessions 🎨

It's where "Our Culture. Our Soul. Our Pride" gets celebrated through art that captures what makes Western Queensland extraordinary.

📍 Located inside The Longreach Tavern
🎨 "Cultivating Artistic Journeys in the West"

Ready to see the Outback through an artist's eyes? 👀

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22/07/2025

🏫 Imagine a classroom more than twice the size of Victoria!

Welcome to the Longreach School of Distance Education - where the playground is as vast as the Outback and technology connects kids across one of the largest classrooms in the world! 📡

This isn't your average school visit. You'll observe classes in action and discover how teachers deliver education to students scattered across hundreds of thousands of square kilometres. From tiny cattle stations to remote mining towns, this is how Outback kids get their education.

It's a uniquely Australian story of innovation, determination, and making sure no child misses out - no matter how far from town they live 🤠

Tours twice daily: 9:30am & 11:00am, Monday-Friday (bookings essential)
Duration: 1 hour of fascinating insights

Ready to see education like nowhere else on Earth 👉 lsodetours.com.au/pages/tours

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18/07/2025

✨ This is why winter nights in Longreach are pure magic ✨

Crystal-clear skies, endless stars, and that perfect campfire warmth 🔥🌌

Some of life's best moments happen when you simply stop and look up ⭐

📸 Cameron McPhee Creative via Queensland

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16/07/2025

🚜 Did you know there's a mile of outback machinery history just waiting to be explored?

Meet the Lynn Cameron Machinery Mile - where massive earth-moving machines tell the story of how the Outback was built. We're talking about the heavy-duty heroes that carved roads, dug bores, and shaped the landscape we see today.

From vintage graders to enormous bulldozers, each piece of machinery has its own tale of battling the elements and taming some of Australia's toughest country. It's like an outdoor museum where you can get up close with the mechanical legends that made outback life possible 🤠

Perfect for anyone fascinated by engineering, history, or just loves seeing how things really get done out here!

📍 Lynn Cameron Machinery Mile, Longreach
🆓 Free to explore

Who else loves discovering the stories behind the machines that built Australia? 👇

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13/07/2025

🏘️ Ever wondered what makes Longreach so special?

Golden West Tours' Longreach History and Town Tour is your perfect introduction to everything that makes this place tick. Brett and Kathy Hintz - a husband and wife team with over 20 years of guiding experience each - will show you the quirky, interesting stories behind our town.

From the people who shaped Longreach to the history that built it, you'll gain real insight into how we live in Outback Queensland. It's boutique, personal, and delivered in that good old-fashioned country way 🤠

1 hour of pure local knowledge - Tuesday, Friday & Sunday, 9-10am

Meet at the Visitor Information Centre and discover why we're proud to call this place home!

🌟 Book: www.goldenwesttours.com.au

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11/07/2025

🦢 Meet the dancers of the Outback - Brolgas! 💃

These graceful giants are one of our most spectacular residents. Standing nearly 1.5 metres tall, Brolgas are famous for their mesmerising courtship dance - a stunning display of leaps, bows, and wing-flapping that'll take your breath away.

Winter's the perfect time to spot them around the Thomson River and local billabongs, especially in the early mornings or late afternoons when they're most active.

Keep your eyes peeled - if you're lucky enough to witness their dance, you'll understand why they're such an icon of Outback Queensland!

Have you spotted Brolgas in the wild? Share your sightings below! 👇

(STUNNING!) 📷 RLR Photography

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09/07/2025

☕ Wake up with The Vault - where history meets your morning brew! ☕

Looking for coffee with character? Pull up at Longreach's most unique café, tucked inside a historic bank vault within The Longreach Tavern.

This isn't your average coffee stop - it's where old-world charm meets modern comfort. Whether you're after that perfect flat white, a sweet treat, or just want to soak in the one-of-a-kind atmosphere, The Vault delivers.

Start your Longreach adventure right 🚗✨

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07/07/2025

🤠 Ready for the ride of your life? 🐎

Pull up at the Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame and Outback Heritage Centre for the Outback Stockman's LIVE Show to see real stockmanship in action!

Head Stockman Stewart Bryant and his team bring the arena to life with incredible horsemanship, working dogs that'll blow your mind, and a tribute to the legendary Waler Horse. It's up close, personal, and authentically Outback - you might even get that perfect selfie with the stars of the show! 📸

Available every day except Fridays as part of The Stockman's Experience package. Online bookings essential.

Who's ready to witness some serious country skills? 🐕🐎

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04/07/2025

✈️ Ever stood under a 747? Now's your chance!

The Qantas Founders Museum isn't your average museum visit. Get up close with real aircraft, explore massive jet engines, and walk through aviation history in that famous heritage-listed hangar.

From tiny mail planes to jumbo jets — this is where it all began for Australia's national airline.

📍 Ready to see where Qantas took flight?

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Longreach, QLD

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 4:45pm
Tuesday	9am - 4:45pm
Wednesday	9am - 4:45pm
Thursday	9am - 4:45pm
Friday	9am - 4:45pm
Saturday	9am - 12pm
Sunday	9am - 12pm

Telephone

+61746584141

Website

https://experiencelongreach.com.au/

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