Longreach Tourist Information

Things to see and do in Longreach, Longreach highlights, Longreach activities and attractions, and points of interest in Longreach

  • Visit the The Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame and Outback Heritage Centre, located 2km east of town, with exhibition hall, theatre with audiovisuals, library and resource centre.
  • The Powerhouse Museum on the site of the old power station, with working exhibits dating to the time of its construction in 1921.
  • Check out Banjo's Outback Theatre and Pioneer Shearing Shed, open March - October with demonstrations of wool shearing, pressing, classing and spinning. The performance includes yarns and poetry readings, and refreshments.
  • Take a tour of the School of Distance Education and Longreach Pastoral College during term time.
  • Explore Australia's aviation history at the Qantas Founders Museum at the airport, and at Qantas Park in Eagle Street, a replica of the original booking office now housing a Visitor Information Centre.
  • Take a day tour - Outback stations, river cruises on the Thomson River and helicopter flights. Tours may be booked through the Outback Travel Centre.