Explore Outback Queensland with multi-award-winning tour company Outback Aussie Tours. Proudly family-owned and operated, this eco-certified Savannah Guides operator has been hosting visitors to the Outback for 38 years.
Call in to see them at the historic Longreach railway station office to book a ticket aboard their river and rail experiences.
Outback Aussie Tours provides its visitors with real outback experiences through genuine local connections and a commitment to supporting local communities. As Smithy likes to say, ‘Our guests leave feeling relaxed with a strong sense of value of great experiences connecting you as true friends of the Outback’.
The Outback Rail Adventure experiences will reconnect passengers with the romance of rail as they explore the vast plains and ever-changing landscapes of Outback Queensland. Join Outback Aussie Tours to discover Queensland’s heartland towns of Longreach and Ilfracombe. Relax aboard their historic 2000 class rail motor as they bring alive the stories, scenery and heritage from the Darr River in the west to the historic hub of Ilfracombe in the east, or savour sunset with gourmet canapes and refreshments.
Unwind and relax by rail on any of the three unforgettable Outback Rail Adventure experiences. All tours will have unique rail journeys such as, over the Thomson River and its floodplains, or other landscapes from the Dreamtime of the Inningai; our First Nations people. Enjoy interpretive guided rail tours taking in inclusions such as a visit to the Wellshot Hotel at Ilfracombe for lunch on the Historic Ilfracombe Excursion; an exclusive Billy tea and damper smoko on the Great Darr River Run; drinks and canapés on the Silver-Tails Rail Sunset.
You can also enjoy their river cruise experiences aboard their catamaran the M.V. Longreach Explorer, with an Outback dining experience under the stars, at Smithy’s.
The award-winning Smithy’s Outback Dinner and Show experience is new and improved in 2025. Starting with canapes on the pontoon, enjoy Outback hospitality at its best while enjoying a Thomson River sunset. Twinkling lights and colourful lanterns will herald your arrival at Smithy’s Outback Dinner & Show, your riverside dinner venue. A corrugated iron shack and a campfire add to the outback flavour as you are shown to your table. Relax under the stars, with faultless table service and a fully licensed bar – everything from beer to champagne – you’ll find it’s an appealing mix.
Looking for some of the best deals in the Outback? Try the VIP packages! With three different tours to choose from, it is the perfect way to package your unforgettable Longreach stay. The VIP packages let you join two tours together to enjoy a 10% discount, plus bonus gifts just for our VIP travellers!
Plus, they have an exclusive deal for Travel Action readers; when you book a river or rail experience, you will receive a free limited edition tea towel per booking.
For guided holidays or custom group bookings, or for any of the above tours or VIP packages, phone the friendly team on 07 4658 3000, email info@oat.net.au or visit their website Outback Aussie Tours.
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