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Discover The Secrets Of Amazing Longreach

Ancient landscapes of red arid lands,  long stretches of road, and blue skies for thousands of kilometres.  It was hot  and the flies a plenty, but the dry heat reinforces the notion of where you are - a million miles from no where - no traffic, no stress, friendly people and not a care in the world.

Located about 12 hours drive west of Brisbane, the town famous for the Stockman's Hall of Fame and Qantas Museum is a favourite with tourists, because of the diversity of natural attractions and exciting year round calendar of Longreach events.

To give you are real sense of the outback, we have put together a Top 7 list of things to do in Longreach:

• No outback adventure is complete without a trip to the Stockmans Hall of Fame.
• Discover the background on one of Australia's most famous household names, at the Qantas Founders Outback Museum
• Experience Australian shearing life first hand with the amazing Banjo's Outback Theatre & Woolshed  
• Take a step back in time with the original and the best, the Longreach Cobb & Co Coach Tour
• Relax with a cool glass of chardie and unwind on the magical sunset river cruise on the MV Longreach Explorer !
• Take a relaxing evening cruise on the Thomson River, taking in the outback sunset on the Thomson River Cruises
• Discover bush nursing at its best with a visit to the Royal Flying Doctor Service Base in Longreach

When looking for good quality accommodation, then try Aussie Betta Cabins and Longreach Motor Inn. 

May 03 2011