Longreach is the perfect place to be part of the outback pioneering story. Here, in the heart of outback Queensland, you’ll live and breathe what life was like for the early pioneers – and be inspired by the ingenuity and resilience that still lives here.

Your hosts for the Outback Pioneers experience are the Kinnon family – graziers whose family-owned business was founded in 2006 in response to drought.

A simple and cost-saving way to enjoy all the Outback Pioneers favourites is Outback Pioneers’ Live-it Saver Pass, which gets you aboard all three of the signature experiences. You’ll need 2-3 days in Longreach to do them all (check website for days of the week). One of the highlights is the Starlight’s Cruise Experience – the perfect way to appreciate a spectacular outback sunset. After cruising the Thomson River on a historic paddlewheeler or riverboat, you gather around the crackling campfire for a stockman’s campfire dinner under the stars, bush entertainment and Starlight’s Spectacular Sound & Light Picture Show.

As part of the Live-it Saver Pass, you’ll also enjoy the unique Outback Pioneers Cobb & Co Stagecoach Experience, which should be on everyone’s bucket-list! When you step aboard the stagecoach, you’ll feel as if you have slipped back in time.

No outback trip is complete without a station visit and the Nogo Station Experience, included in your pass, is the ultimate choice. At the station, your Kinnon family host  will inspire, educate and entertain you with behind-the-scenes insights and yarns.

These experiences are also available individually and you can add a Winton Day Tour, plus entry to Qantas Founders Museum and Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame.

The experiences run during the April to October holiday season.

Stay at The Staging Post – pioneer-inspired accommodation in the heritage heart of town on Eagle Street. There’s a choice of room configurations, all with ensuites, air-conditioning, free Wi-Fi and boutique outback style. It’s open year-round.

A few minutes walk away is the historic The Welcome Home where you’ll find the Outback Pioneers booking office and their friendly, helpful crew. 

It’s also the home of Longreach’s best buffet breakfast (Monday-Saturday during the season), as well as evening dining. On Tuesday, Thursday and Friday evenings, there’s the must-do Stonegrill®. On Wednesday and Saturday evenings, enjoy Country Classics Dining (Reservations essential. BYO alcohol for evening dining).

The Welcome Home Restaurant and Tearoom is open during the April to October season.

The Outback Pioneers experiences and accommodation get fully booked at busy times so book your chosen dates before you reach town. Read more and book online at Outback Pioneers or phone 07 4658 1776.