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Outback Aussie Tours
Outback Aussie Tours
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Let Outback Aussie Tours show you Outback Queensland. We offer Thomson River cruises and a selection of day tours including Station visits, Dinosaur attractions, Iconic Stockman's Hall of Fame and Qantas Founders Museum. Don't miss our fully licensed Drover's Sunset Cruise featuring Smithy's Outback Dinner & Show. Watch the live entertainment on the River Stage while you enjoy a 2 course table camp oven themed dinner under the stars, with table service. For a fantastic station experience, join the Station Sunset Dinner Tour or one of two station smoko tours. Other tours taking in more of our Outback Queensland region include the Legendary Longreach and Winton Tour, Birdsville Desert Escape, Gulf Savannah Tour, Cape York & Torres Strait and the Corner Country Highlights tour. Travel in comfort aboard our custom designed vehicles and be treated to our well known Outback hospitality. We can't wait to meet you!
Longreach, Queensland, Australia
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Melinda S
Gold Coast12 contributions
Nov. 2023 • Couples
The boat trip was very relaxing and the guides were very friendly.
Even though there was no sunset views due to weather conditions we were very happy with the cruise.
We saw lots of animals and it was lovely. Thanks to Ash and Joyce for their company.
Even though there was no sunset views due to weather conditions we were very happy with the cruise.
We saw lots of animals and it was lovely. Thanks to Ash and Joyce for their company.
Written 28 November 2023
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Tour09642937040
3 contributions
Nov. 2023 • Family
Pretty basic trip up a muddy river with nothing much to see. On our particular night there was no sunset due to weather.
Written 25 November 2023
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Bob G
Adelaide, Australia3 contributions
Oct. 2023 • Couples
Wonderful informative trip. Saw heaps of Aussie wildlife. Darr River is amazing with beautiful morning tea with great damper again.
Written 16 October 2023
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Kara D
Thanks so much for your review Bob. Hope to see you on board again.
Written 2 November 2023
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Bob G
Adelaide, Australia3 contributions
Oct. 2023 • Couples
Great from time of pickup to drop off. Boat and crew very accomodating and friendly. Sunset was amazing and trip back to dock very relaxing with appropriately haunting background music. Dinner was great with two choices of each course and damper was divine as promised. John Hawkes entertain with authentic stories and humor in his music. Thoroughly recommend this package.
Written 16 October 2023
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Kara D
Thanks again for your 5-star review, mate!
Written 2 November 2023
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sandynonnorfolk
Norfolk Island, Australia2 contributions
Aug. 2023 • Couples
We cannot speak highly enough of this tour. It was the last for the season & our first foray into a guided tour. As an older couple we had some reservations but from our arrival by air into Longreach to our departure from Rockhampton our driver & tour leader (Alex & Linda) went above & beyond to give us the best experience. Our fellow travellers were a wonderful group & we are sure to catch up with some of them in the future.
On a personal level the trip highlights were visiting Camden Park & Rosebank Stations & interacting with Dan & Brooke & Alan & Sue (& the wonderful Joyce). Not to mention the delicious BBQ & salads at Camden & sumptuous morning smoko at Rosebank.
This tour includes the Longreach School of Distance Education, Stockman's Hall of Fame & Outback Show, Qantas Founders Museum, Sunset Cruise on the Thompson River & Smithy's Outback Dinner & Show.
The Winton experience included the Australian Age of Dinosaurs & the Dinosaur Stampede at Lark Quarry.
The food each day was plentiful & tasty & we had no complaints what so ever apart from the extra kg's we carted home.
Overall good value for money & it was wonderful to see the esteem in which the staff hold Smithy & Sue. It shows in their work ethic.
On a personal level the trip highlights were visiting Camden Park & Rosebank Stations & interacting with Dan & Brooke & Alan & Sue (& the wonderful Joyce). Not to mention the delicious BBQ & salads at Camden & sumptuous morning smoko at Rosebank.
This tour includes the Longreach School of Distance Education, Stockman's Hall of Fame & Outback Show, Qantas Founders Museum, Sunset Cruise on the Thompson River & Smithy's Outback Dinner & Show.
The Winton experience included the Australian Age of Dinosaurs & the Dinosaur Stampede at Lark Quarry.
The food each day was plentiful & tasty & we had no complaints what so ever apart from the extra kg's we carted home.
Overall good value for money & it was wonderful to see the esteem in which the staff hold Smithy & Sue. It shows in their work ethic.
Written 8 October 2023
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Kara D
G'day Sandy,
Thanks a million for your wonderful review! We're over the moon that you had a blast with Alex and Linda on your Outback Aussie Tour.
Camden Park, Rosebank Stations, and the Dinosaur Stampede are true gems of the Outback, and we're thrilled you enjoyed the delicious meals.
Your kind words about our dedicated team mean the world to us. We can't wait to welcome you back. We love that you were able to make some great connections on your trip. Safe travels and keep those Outback memories close!
Cheers.
Written 13 October 2023
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Rod C
3 contributions
Sep. 2023 • Friends
[This is for the Silver-Tails Sunset Rail Tour - without the ShowDinner]
A large group tour was organized over two different Fridays. The staff were fantastic. Highly recommend the tour.
Was a bit concerned about a non-airconditioned train and the heat, but by late afternoon, it was quite OK, and once we got rolling, the window breezes were adequate. The canapes were great - especially the gluten-free ones for my wife.
A large group tour was organized over two different Fridays. The staff were fantastic. Highly recommend the tour.
Was a bit concerned about a non-airconditioned train and the heat, but by late afternoon, it was quite OK, and once we got rolling, the window breezes were adequate. The canapes were great - especially the gluten-free ones for my wife.
Written 2 October 2023
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Kara D
We pride ourselves on quality service, so it's great to hear about your amazing experience on board our Outback Rail Adventure. The breeze is great isn't it? Thanks Roddy.
Written 13 October 2023
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Bettina C
Mackay, Australia1 contribution
Aug. 2023 • Family
Was a nice relaxing boat ride, got to meet some nice people from all over Australia, and 1 guy from Norfolk Island. . Nibbles brought around by Joyce were very tasty and the dinner with show was lovely. We had Chris entertain us, with original songs and a few familiar ones as well. Sunset from boat had great colours. Very lucky to also have full moon that night too. We enjoyed the whole experience, thank you..
Written 30 September 2023
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Kara D
Glad to hear about your great experience with us. We love a full moon night; how lucky was that! Thank you so much for leaving a review.
Written 2 November 2023
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Leanne T
1 contribution
Sep. 2023 • Couples
Would highly recommend this tour. Absolutely outstanding staff and great service. The highlight of of longreach.
Absolutely highly recommend worth every cent.
Absolutely highly recommend worth every cent.
Written 29 September 2023
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Kara D
Wow! Thanks so much for your kind words. Hope to see you again soon.
Written 2 November 2023
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John M
Nanango, Australia194 contributions
Aug. 2023 • Friends
From the original contact right through to the conclusion of the tour the staff and organisational skills of those staff were amazing.
Written 26 September 2023
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PKC54
Brisbane, Australia708 contributions
Sep. 2023 • Solo
Railmotor potters along at 55 kph from Longreach railway station to Ilfracombe, about a 44 minutes trip. Our lovely and informative hosts gave some commentary on the way as we made our way across the downs.
She walked with us to the information centre/ historical house then left us to walk along the machinery drive.
Next a basic lunch at the historic Wellshot hotel and some more stories.
Another bit of free time before boarding the railmotor for the return trip. The tour was enough for me , departing 9.30 am on Sundays for the less heat intense middle of the year.
Returning to Longreach about 2.15pm
A worthwhile experience- very enjoyable
She walked with us to the information centre/ historical house then left us to walk along the machinery drive.
Next a basic lunch at the historic Wellshot hotel and some more stories.
Another bit of free time before boarding the railmotor for the return trip. The tour was enough for me , departing 9.30 am on Sundays for the less heat intense middle of the year.
Returning to Longreach about 2.15pm
A worthwhile experience- very enjoyable
Written 25 September 2023
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SunsetTracey
Sunshine Coast, Australia1,379 contributions
Would the tours and cruise be suitable and value worthy for two kids aged 9 and 11?
OzHolly
Brisbane, Australia193 contributions
Yes and no. I think they would enjoy going through the planes at the QANTAS museum (but it is a 90 min tour), the morning show at the Stockmans Hall of Fame (goes for 1 hour) and maybe the Australian Age of Dinosaurs at Winton (2 hour busride each way from Longreach). Unless they are really into Australian heritage and history I think they would be looking for their iPads sooner rather than later. We found everything on the tour fascinating and very interesting but we are in our late 60s. There were no young people on our tour.
Mark W
Burrum Heads, Australia
Hi, do you take the companion card ? If you do how much would it be for 2 adults and one 8 yr old for early July. Thanks.
Mark W
Burrum Heads, Australia
Hi, do you take the companion card ? If you do how much would it be for 2 adults and one 8 yr old for early July. Thanks.
Di Smith
12 contributions
Sorry not sure if they are companion card friendly, I think if you go online you might be able to get a list of companion card friendly places. Hope this helps.
Brian S
Gold Coast, Australia
how do you book with BOOKTOSAVE.¹
Why-5-9
Melbourne, Australia17 contributions
You can book at the Information Centre - but do NOT book the morning station tour on their GOLD ticket. The morning tour will pick you up and return you to your accommodation within two and a half hours - for the same price the afternoon station tour lasts four hours and includes lunch! The company couldn't justify why the same cost - and the morning tour adds fits you into one of their multi-day tours.
Brian S
Gold Coast, Australia
how do you book with bookandsave
geraldine_drew1
Brisbane Region, Australia2 contributions
We booked direct through OAT.
mickjoan3942
Maryborough, Australia25 contributions
Hi, could I have a list of prices for all the attractions offered in Longreach over the next two weeks, thankyou.
Highwaywoman13
Carrara, Australia82 contributions
There are packages available and single prices , it depends what you like to do .
Ring the tourist info they can give you all the details .
You can also get good discounts if you are on a pension or or over 60 pass .