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Become an outback pioneer as you explore outback Queensland and live this truly iconic part of Australia’s story. Unleash your pioneering spirit! Valid 2021 season Unique outback experiences Heritage-themed accommodation Traditional hospitality A warm welcome
UNLEASH YOUR
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IT’S NOT JUST A HOLIDAY. IT’S AN
OUTBACK LIFE EXPERIENCE!
Outback Pioneers invites you to come to At the heart of it all is the Kinnon family, local
Longreach and be inspired by a place where graziers who started their outback tourism
beauty is nature’s backdrop, where Australian business in 2006.
legends loom large and where humour defies What was initially a way to survive tough
the challenges of bush life. times of drought, quickly became a passion for
Every Outback Pioneers experience is a sharing and preserving the outback way of life
doorway to a different time and place. Here, and its history.
your days and your dreams are infused with This is an opportunity to live the outback with
the magic of outback dust and stories told people who still tend the horses, muster the
around generations of camp-fires. Larger-than- sheep, fix the fences and love their station
life landscapes and characters, native wildlife lifestyle and heritage.
and woolly yarns, domestic traditions and
Jump in with both feet and spend a few days
distant horizons… These timeless adventures
being part of our outback pioneering world.
draw you into a forgotten world of simple
pleasures and brave heritage. It’s inspiring. It’s insightful. It’s frequently
dusty. It’s often hilarious. It’s always uniquely
Our experiences have won multiple cultural outback Australia!
tourism awards and inspired our guests to
award us the 2019 Outback Queensland
Visitors’ Choice Award – Best Experience.
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WHEN TO COME GETTING HERE
Our experiences run from April to October. The peak season Unlike the early settlers who battled treacherous journeys of
is June to August when people escape the southern winter. many weeks to reach the region, today’s visitors can get here in
We recommend April, May, September or October, if you prefer a few hours flight from Brisbane, by leisurely train journey or on
things a little less busy. Whenever you come, you can expect a fascinating road-trip in a family car. Outback Pioneers is based
warm sunny days. In the mid-winter months, the mornings in Longreach, which is 1,175km north west of Brisbane and
are crisp and the evenings can get quite cold. Check out our 650km west of Rockhampton.
experience days and itineraries before you lock in your
Here are some options for getting here:
arrival date.
RAIL: Queensland Rail’s Spirit of the Outback train makes the
WHAT TO BRING journey from Brisbane via Rockhampton twice a week. It’s a
Comfortable clothes and shoes are the order of the day. It can 25-hour journey with the outback slowly unfolding outside
be dusty, especially on the stagecoach, so bring things that your window. See page 9 for details of our two special inclusive
can take it tough! Pack a warm jacket for winter evenings, and holiday departures with return first-class rail travel.
sunglasses and a hat for our sunny days. Layers of clothes are
good in winter when temperatures range from single digits AIR: Those with less time to spare can fly in on daily Qantas
overnight to the high-20s later in the day. flights from Brisbane, which take 2-3 hours, or Rex Air flights
from Townsville via Winton twice a week.
ROAD: You don’t need a 4WD vehicle and a leisurely drive
is a great way to see and support our outback towns. Routes
include via Roma on the Warrego Highway from Brisbane, or via
Rockhampton and the Capricorn Highway. Allow plenty of time,
fill up with fuel when you’re in towns and enjoy the adventure!
BUS: Greyhound Australia has a bus route from Rockhampton
with connections from other towns along the east coast.
Bus Queensland takes the inland route from Brisbane through
to Longreach and beyond.
COACH TOUR OPERATORS: A number of holiday operators
Townsville include us on their tours. Please ask us for any options from
Charters Towers your area.
Cloncurry
Mt Isa
ACCOMMODATION
We have our own 3-star and 4-star, heritage-inspired
Winton accommodation rich with pioneering touches. See page 14.
Barcaldine Rockhampton
LONGREACH Longreach also has caravan parks if you need a space to hitch
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up the van.
Make sure you allow enough time to settle into
outback pace and immerse yourself in the full
Charleville Roma
experience – you have to live it to appreciate it!
Toowoomba
BRISBANE
1,175 km
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OUTBACK PIONEERS
Experiences
YOU NEED TO ALLOW AT LEAST FIVE DAYS IN LONGREACH TO EXPERIENCE ALL THE ATTRACTIONS
AND ACTIVITIES IN THIS HISTORIC OUTBACK TOWN.
OUTBACK PIONEERS EXPERIENCES ARE A CHANCE TO LIVE AND BREATHE THE EXPERIENCES OF
PIONEERS AND PRESENT-DAY GRAZIERS, WITH ALL THE SIGHTS, SOUNDS, SMELLS AND
TASTES THAT DEFINE OUR REGION.
They are something you can only experience here and you need to do them all! Each draws
you deeper into just what it means to be a pioneer and how the wide-open, remote country
shapes our Australian story. You’ll discover a different reality, have good old-fashioned fun
and take away memories that will change you forever.
UNIQUELY AUSTRALIAN * UNFORGETTABLE!
INSPIRING * EDUCATIONAL * QUIRKY OUTBACKPIONEERS.COM.AU
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Get a genuine taste of the pioneering past and our present outback life at a real working station.
NOGO STATION EXPERIENCE
Outback history and working station come together at Nogo Station,
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once part of the famous Bowen Downs Station. Join your Kinnon family
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host to live the pioneering spirit as you experience an insider’s view of PP
station life. It’s entertaining, educational and full of outback yarns!
Meet the merinos and hear the merino story in the historic wool-sheds.
Go on station safari by open-top, double-decker overlander bus, which
takes you across vast sunlit plains where wedge-tailed eagles fly and DEPARTURES
local wildlife mingles with iconic cattle breeds and stock-horses. Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7.45am
Keep cameras handy for outback desert camels, kangaroos, emus, April to October
wild donkeys and more. See the ruins of Captain Starlight’s
stockyards and learn about his fantastic journey that started right
here. Then share a saddle-bag lunch under the gum trees in true
outback style. Save 10% when you buy a
Your 4-hour experience includes: LIVE-IT Saver Pass (see page 6).
Short tour of Longreach heritage sites
Book online or call
Station visit brought to life by your Kinnon family host
The merino story in historic wool-sheds 07 4658 1776
Station ‘water run’ tour including Captain Starlight sites
Station safari animal-spotting
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
Saddle-bag lunch under the gum trees
Pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation.
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NOGO STATION EXPERIENCE Adult $125 | Concession $120 | Child 5–14 $95 | Child 0–4 Free | Family (2A+2C) $396
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Come see
SIDE-
SPLITTING
THE HORSE WITH SITS
TAIL WHERE IT
HEAD SHOULD BE! LIVE
THEATRE
WHEN WHERE TIME
Showing Kinnon & Co’s Tent door opens
MONDAY TO FRIDAY The Station Store 12 NOON
126 EAGLE ST. LONGREACH
RESERVATIONS ESSENTIAL. PLEASE CALL 07 4658 1776,
BOOK ONLINE OR VISIT OUTBACK PIONEERS BOOKING OFFICE
128 EAGLE STREET, LONGREACH.
(included in the Cobb & Co Stagecoach Experience)
HARRY REDFORD OLD TIME TENT SHOW Adult $25 | Concession $24 | Child 5–14 $15 | Infant 0–4 Free
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This is the only place in Australia where you can live pioneer reality with a gallop in a Cobb & Co stagecoach.
COBB & CO STAGECOACH EXPERIENCE
When your Cobb & Co stagecoach sets off on the original mail route
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to Windorah along bush tracks, you’ll be seeing through pioneers’
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eyes and experiencing something very close to what they would have
experienced. Then hold onto your hat for the gallop through the bush
as the coach creaks, the harnesses jangle and we leave clouds of dust
in our wake! Back in the Cobb & Co courtyard yard, you’ll watch the
hilarious Harry Redford Old Time Tent Show – a tribute to the old DEPARTURES
travelling shows with slapstick, mayhem and animal antics – enjoy a Monday–Friday from 8.30am
traditional ‘smoko’ and catch a classic bush movie. April to October
Your 4-hour experience includes:
45-minute stagecoach ride (Longreach town tour and gallop)
Smoko (morning tea)
Harry Redford Old Time Tent Show* (1-hour) Save 10% when you buy a
Billy-can Lunch – optional extra LIVE-IT Saver Pass (see page 6).
Australian classic bush movie.
Book online or call
* May be purchased separately
07 4658 1776
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COBB & CO STAGECOACH EXPERIENCE Adult $125 | Concession $120 | Child 5–14 $95 | Child 0–4 Free | Family (2A+2C) $396
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SAVER T
SAVE %
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LIVE-IT SAVER PASS
Step into pioneers’ shoes in Longreach and enjoy all three of the award-winning Outback Pioneers
signature experiences with the LIVE-IT SAVER PASS. SAVE 10% by booking all three!
Buy your pass now – choose your experience dates later but book early to be sure of a place
on your preferred day.
Marvel at the merino wool story Cruise the Thomson River at sunset Gallop on the old Longreach mail
in our historic shearing shed on a historic riverboat route in a Cobb & Co stagecoach
Take a station safari to spot the animals Tuck into a hearty stockman’s camp Relish a real country smoko (morning
Enjoy a saddle-bag lunch at Captain fire dinner with bush storytellers tea) at The Welcome Home Hotel
Starlight’s bush camp Wonder at the Starlight’s Spectacular Rediscover a classic bush movie
Be inspired by the Kinnon family’s own Sound & Light Picture Show on the Laugh at the Harry Redford Old Time
outback stories. riverbank. Tent Show.
Adult $337.50 | Concession $324 | Child 5-14 $256.50 | Infant 0-4 FREE
Ask us about adding your entry to the other iconic Longreach experiences
Qantas Founders Museum and Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame.
BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL AS POPULAR TIMES GET FULLY BOOKED.
6Cruise the Thomson River, enjoy a stockman’s campfire dinner under the stars and meet local legends.
STARLIGHT’S CRUISE EXPERIENCE
Board the paddlewheeler or the historic Thomson Princess Riverboat for
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Longreach’s original sunset Thomson River cruise – a must-do for
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every visitor to Longreach. Enjoy a fascinating commentary and endless PP
photo opportunities before we go ashore for a stockman’s camp-fire
dinner, entertainment and bush poetry. Then, watch the Starlight’s
Spectacular Sound & Light Picture Show – an exclusive big-screen
presentation featuring the adventures of cattle thief ‘Captain Starlight’. DEPARTURES
Finally, enjoy billy tea and damper under the stars. Monday–Saturday from 4.30pm
Your 4-hour experience includes: April to October
Cruise on our historic paddlewheeler or riverboat
(nibbles included, BYO alcohol, brewed soft drinks available
to purchase)
Traditional stockman’s campfire dinner (2 courses) with live Save 10% when you buy a
entertainment and bush poetry LIVE-IT Saver Pass (see page 6).
Billy tea and damper
Book online or call
Starlight’s Spectacular Sound & Light Picture Show
Transfers to and from your accommodation. 07 4658 1776
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
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STARLIGHT’S CRUISE EXPERIENCE Adult $125 | Concession $120 | Child 5–14 $95 | Child 0–4 Free | Family (2A+2C) $396
7Travel deeper into outback history where dinosaurs roamed and Waltzing Matilda was born.
WINTON DISCOVERY DAY TOUR
It’s an early start for a full-day tour to Winton, one of the outback’s
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most fascinating destinations. Visit the Australian Age of Dinosaurs
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museum for a guided tour including the new Dinosaur Canyon. The PP
new Waltzing Matilda Centre promises to be a highlight. Enjoy lunch
in the historic North Gregory Hotel where ‘Waltzing Matilda’ was first
performed. Catch some of the other sights in town before heading back
to Longreach. DEPARTURES
Your full-day experience includes: Saturdays from 6.45am
April to October
Air-conditioned coach travel
Entry to Australian Age of Dinosaurs museum
including the Dinosaur Canyon
Entry to Waltzing Matilda Centre
Lunch at the legendary North Gregory Hotel Book online or call
Visit Winton Opal Gems 07 4658 1776
Pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation.
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
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WINTON DISCOVERY DAY TOUR Adult $225 | Concession $220 | Child 5–14 $125 | Infant 0–4 Free | Family (2A+2C) $630
8OUTBACK PIONEERS
HOLIDAYS
OUR OUTBACK PIONEERS HOLIDAYS FEATURE INSPIRING ITINERARIES AND OUR HERITAGE-THEMED
OUTBACK ACCOMMODATION. ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS GET HERE!
Whether you want a short break or a longer stay with everything, including a Winton day tour,
we’ve put together itineraries that include all our award-winning experiences and make sure you
get a full dose of outback joy and inspiration while you’re here.
The holidays are escorted by the Kinnon family and crew who welcome you with warm and
relaxed outback hospitality. We promise you a heartfelt and humorous perspective on outback
life, legends, heritage and heroes. Discover your inner pioneer as you live, breathe and
taste the real outback.
UNIQUELY AUSTRALIAN * UNFORGETTABLE!
INSPIRING * EDUCATIONAL * QUIRKY OUTBACKPIONEERS.COM.AU
9Join us for an inspirational itinerary with all our experiences and other local attractions included.
THE ULTIMATE WAY TO
‘unleash longreach’
Delve deep into the outback and its history with six days of pioneering adventures. With all the
Outback Pioneers experiences and our heritage-themed accommodation included, you’ll share
the life, share the laughter and embrace the never-ending landscape.
6 DAYS
5 nights in our 3.5-star or 4-star heritage-inspired accommodation (see page 14)
Nogo Station Experience with your Kinnon family guide
Starlight’s Cruise Experience with campfire dinner and
Starlight’s Spectacular Sound & Light Picture Show
Cobb & Co Stagecoach Experience
5 NIGHTS
INCLUDING
WINTON
Winton Discovery Day Tour with Australian Age of Dinosaurs
museum, Dinosaur Canyon and Waltzing Matilda Centre
The Station Store shopping emporium
The Stonegrill® Dining Experience
(including pre-dinner tasting plate)
Entry to Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame
Entry to Qantas Founders Museum and Airpark Tour Voted Outback Queensland Visitors’
Choice for BEST EXPERIENCE!
All breakfasts, 3 dinners, 1 smoko, 3 lunches
VIP gift and Welcome Pack (value $100)
Fully escorted by Outback Pioneers.
UNLEASH LONGREACH HOLIDAY (based on twin share): Adult $2115 | Concession $2056 | Child $1284 | Single supplement $375
10Come to outback Queensland to live Australia’s pioneering spirit from daybreak to starlight!
‘LONGREACH
STORYTELLING’ HOLIDAY
The stories of Longreach are stories of pioneers and poets, of larrikins and immense
landscapes, of wool and wildlife. Become part of the story for a few unforgettable
days as you leave your city self at the heritage accommodation door.
3 DAYS
2 nights in our 3.5-star or 4-star heritage-inspired accommodation (see page 14)
Nogo Station Experience with your Kinnon family guide
Starlight’s Cruise Experience with campfire dinner and
Starlight’s Spectacular Sound & Light Picture Show
Cobb & Co Stagecoach Experience including a back-stage pass
2 NIGHTS
INCLUDING
VIP GIFT
The Station Store shopping emporium
The Stonegrill Dining Experience (including pre-dinner tasting plate)
Entry to Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame and Qantas Founders Museum
Eagle Street stroll with Scotty the barefoot poet
2 full breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners, 1 smoko.
3-DAY ITINERARY (based on twin share): Adult $1260 | Concession $1229 | Child $953 | Single supplement $180
11past and present
LONGREACH WHERE 1001 STORIES MEET
When you roll into town you’ll know you’re really in the outback. Wide streets, heritage buildings and
folks who have time for a chat – slow down, change gear and get ready to explore a different world.
Image courtesy of the State Library of Queensland
UNIQUELY AUSTRALIAN * UNFORGETTABLE!
INSPIRING * EDUCATIONAL * QUIRKY OUTBACKPIONEERS.COM.AU
12GET TO KNOW THE REGION DON’T MISS A THING
Our region was originally home to the Iningai, Malintji and As well as the Outback Pioneers experiences, there are other
Kunngkari people. It was settled by early pioneers from Europe in fascinating attractions in town.
the 1860s.
The Qantas Founders Museum celebrates the pioneers of flight with its
In the mid-20th century, Longreach was long-known as ‘The Wool Capital of interactive exhibits and the opportunity to step inside restored planes from the
Australia’. Wool is still an important local industry for the surrounding stations, different eras of flight.
along with cattle when the rainy season fulfills its promise and the Mitchell
The new ‘Luminescent Longreach’ light and sound experience is a must-do.
grass grows (something we haven’t seen for quite a while).
The Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame is a famous local landmark and
The town is also famous as the home of national airline Qantas, started by
has five museum galleries, plus daytime and evening shows.
pioneering aviators McGinness and Fysh. It’s Banjo Paterson country and is
the haunt of infamous cattle-duffer Harry Redford (aka Captain Starlight) who Taking a walk in the early morning or late afternoon you’ll experience
operated from Bowen Downs Station. Longreach at its photogenic best, in golden light – look out for flocks of
corellas, wandering kangaroos or emus and a wealth of old Queenslander
Today, Longreach and Winton have embraced tourism and are attracting tens
homes. The Botanic Walk between town and Qantas Founders Museum is a
of thousands of visitors each year with inventive and memorable experiences.
delightful 2.5km kilometre stroll and is illuminated at night.
The Powerhouse Museum and School of Distance Education both
reveal other interesting aspects of our pioneering outback life.
YOUR OUTPOST WITH EVERYTHING
We have all the shops and services you need including caravan parks,
supermarkets, clothes shops, gift shops, pharmacy, newsagent, restaurants,
pubs and cafés. There are petrol stations and mechanical services for drivers,
plus medical and dental facilities, if you need them. Longreach has a small
hospital and is serviced by the Royal Flying Doctor.
Please support local outback businesses on your journey and in town – they’re
doing it tough through the ongoing drought.
To discover everything there is to do in Longreach visit Outback Pioneers’
booking office at 128 Eagle Street. Relax and enjoy a coffee with free Wi-Fi.
Winton (179km)
Thomson River
Nogo Station
Jabiru St
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Longreach Railway Station
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The Outstation accommodation check-in.
The Welcome Home restaurant
and tea-room
13Heritage-themed accommodation is situated in the heritage heart of Eagle Street!
Relax and dream
pioneer dreams
TO REALLY LIVE THE OUTBACK PIONEERING STORY, YOU NEED TO SET THE SCENE WITH OUR UNIQUE
ACCOMMODATION. WE OFFER A CHOICE OF TWO ROOM STYLES.
All are creatively themed with distinctive outback touches. While they look to the pioneer past
for inspiration, they guarantee you stylish present-day comfort and everything you need as the
perfect base for your outback pioneering experiences. Each room features its own small journey
of discovery with outback artwork, vintage finds and nods to pioneer life.
THE STABLES THE STAGING POST
This 4-star accommodation is inspired by stable-hands’ accommodation Across the road from the other
where they slept alongside the horses and saddlery. accommodation, alongside
The Stables surround a courtyard garden with landscaping and outback the stagecoach yard, these
baths to cool off in. There is vehicle access for loading and unloading and 3.5-star rooms are a contemporary
free street parking. reinvention of a stagecoach inn!
AT A GLANCE TRIPLE ROOM AT A GLANCE FAMILY ROOM AT A GLANCE DOUBLE ROOM
1 QUEEN BED 1 QUEEN BED 1 QUEEN BED
1 SINGLE BED 2 SINGLE BEDS
$195* PEAK SEASON $195* PEAK SEASON $159* PEAK SEASON
14 AVAILABLE 2 AVAILABLE 8 AVAILABLE
*based on 2 guests. *based on 2 guests. *includes kitchenette with
Extra guest at $15 per night Extra guest at $15 per night cooking facilities
Outback Pioneers booking office and The Welcome Home Restaurant
are just across the street!
14Stay where the pioneer influence is everywhere. Outback-inspired accommodation with unique style.
You can enjoy Longreach’s best big country-buffet breakfast at The Welcome Home, Monday to Saturday during the April to
October season. If you are an inclusive holiday guest, you will have the buffet breakfast Monday to Friday and have a continental
breakfast basket delivered to your room on Saturday and Sunday – all included in your holiday price. If you are an independent
guest, we invite you to enjoy our impressive buffet breakfast as an optional extra.
15This historic building has made people welcome for almost 100 years.
say g’day AT
the welcome home
WHETHER YOU’RE DROPPING INTO OUR BOOKING OFFICE OR GETTING A HEARTY OUTBACK FEED,
THIS IS THE HUB OF OUR OUTBACK PIONEERING WORLD.
If you haven’t booked your Outback Pioneers experiences before arriving in Longreach, don’t be
shy, pop on by. We’ll tell you all the best things to see and do in the region and arrange your
tickets for our unique experiences. You can put your feet up in ‘The Parlour’ and delve into our
range of books and information on the area.
Shrug off the dust of your journey and come down to the far end of Eagle Street where you
can stay in our heritage accommodation, shop at the amazing The Station Store and get all the
Longreach information you need from our booking office and accommodation reception at
The Welcome Home. Beautifully restored, The Welcome Home also dishes up some of the best
outback food you’ll come across in your travels.
16You’ll never go hungry with our wonderful array of outback food.
From breakfast to bedtime, our atmospheric eatery in heritage surroundings serves great outback
fare inspired by the big appetites of station hands, shearers and hungry visitors!
COUNTRY BUFFET BREAKFAST THE WELCOME HOME TEAROOMS
6.30am-9.00am Monday-Saturday 9.00am-3.00pm Monday-Friday
Our huge country buffet breakfast has something for everyone. This is your go-to spot for a ploughman’s lunch, coffee, tea,
Take your pick from hot porridge for winter mornings, hearty soft-drinks, scrumptious cakes and huge scones to keep you
eggs and bacon, chunky toast with home-made preserves, going. Meet your friends and family, use the free Wi-Fi, make
fruits, home-made muesli and more. plans and soak in the atmosphere.
Adult: $25 | Child $20 Lunch from $15.00
COUNTRY CLASSICS DINING STONEGRILL DINING EXPERIENCE
6.00pm-9.00pm Monday, Wednesday, Saturday 6.00pm-9.00pm Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
The Kinnon family all grew up in station homesteads where Hot stones have moved from the campfire to the dining
dinner was a feast to satisfy those who’d worked hard all day. table. Choose your hot-stone meat or vegetarian option,
Our menu takes inspiration from homestead kitchens and load your plate with sides, follow with the all-you-can-eat
Country Women’s Association favourites. Enjoy a delicious homestead dessert bar and take your time to enjoy an outback
main course and dessert for an inclusive price! BYO alcohol, evening a stockman would trade his horse for! BYO alcohol,
non-alcoholic drinks available. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL. non-alcoholic drinks available. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL.
Adult: $39 | Child $29 Adult: $59 | Child $29
Vegetarian and gluten-free options are always available.
From April – October we are open Monday – Saturday, 6.30am – 9.00pm. The Welcome Home Restaurant and tearoom is closed November – March.
17Discover how pioneers shopped and take home outback treasures.
experience our
shopping emporium
NOT JUST AN INCREDIBLE SHOPPING EXPERIENCE BUT AN OUTBACK PIONEER LIFE EXPERIENCE!
You’ve probably never been in a shop quite like this! Stepping through the door of the heritage
1920s building, you are stepping back in time to when outback stores sold everything and were
the focus of much excitement for families taking a trip into town from far-flung stations.
Visit us at 126 Eagle Street
Open Monday – Friday, 8.30am– 5.00pm. Saturday 9.00am –1.00pm.
Shop online store.kinnonandco.com.au
18Buy local and share the outback spirit with our amazing range of gifts.
Enter another world where we’ve re-created the atmosphere of a traditional outback store.
Discover the stories of outback wares and our pioneer past.
WHAT WILL YOU CHOOSE?
You’ll need plenty of time to explore the rooms piled high with outback clothing, stockman’s supplies, robust leatherware, hats
and boots, merino wool garments, country homewares, haberdashery, toys, books, souvenirs and local crafts. And don’t miss
the largest collection of domestic irons in the southern hemisphere!
19PLAN YOUR LONGREACH ADVENTURE
See at a glance what your options are – the prices, the ‘Live-it’ pass, the inclusive holidays, the extras – and the day-planner to make sure
you’re here long enough to enjoy it all!
You can discover more about our experiences and holidays at
outbackpioneers.com.au
Alternatively, give us a call for friendly advice on getting the most from your
stay in Longreach and for help with designing an itinerary to suit you. Please
book early to be sure of your dates – our experiences fill up fast on certain
days and at peak times.
Your options at a glance
HALF-DAY EXPERIENCES See pages 3–7 Adult Concession Child 5–14 Child 0–4 Family 2A+2C
COBB & CO STAGECOACH EXPERIENCE From 8.30am
NOGO STATION EXPERIENCE From 7.45am $125 $120 $95 Free $396
STARLIGHT’S CRUISE EXPERIENCE From 4.30pm
SAVER PASS – SAVE 10% See page 6
LIVE-IT SAVER PASS includes all three signature experiences (see above) $337.50 $324 $256.50 Free –
FULL-DAY EXPERIENCES See page 8 Adult Concession Child 5–14 Child 0–4 Family 2A+2C
WINTON DISCOVERY DAY TOUR From 6.45am (Longreach-Winton-Longreach) $225 $220 $125 Free $630
ACTIVITIES See page 4
HARRY REDFORD OLD TIME TENT SHOW 12 noon – 1.00pm weekdays $25 $24 $15 Free –
Per room Extra guest
ACCOMMODATION See pages 14–15 per night per night
THE STABLES Sleeps 3, tea and coffee (no self-catering) $195 $15
THE STABLES FAMILY Sleeps 4, tea and coffee (no self-catering) $195 $15
THE STAGING POST Sleeps 2, self-catering with kitchenette $159 –
DINING Vegetarian and gluten-free options available. See page 17 Adult Concession Child 5–14 Child 0–4 Family 2A+2C
STONEGRILL® DINING EXPERIENCE at The Welcome Home Restaurant
$59 – $29 – –
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday evenings (6.00pm – 9.00pm)
COUNTRY CLASSICS DINING at The Welcome Home Restaurant
$39 – $29 – –
Monday, Wednesday and Saturday evenings (6.00pm – 9.00pm)
COUNTRY GOURMET BREAKFAST at The Welcome Home Restaurant
$25 – $20 – –
Monday – Saturday (6.30am – 9.00am)
BILLY-CAN LUNCH A hearty bush sandwich, home-baked biscuit, brewed soft
$15 – $15 – –
drink and piece of fresh fruit – all served in a traditional billy-can.
Single
UNLEASH LONGREACH Holiday (includes Winton). See page 10 Adult Concession Child 5–14
supplement
6-DAYS/5-NIGHTS ground itinerary $2115 $2056 $1284 $375
8-DAYS/7-NIGHTS with rail travel. Includes 2 nights first-class sleeper rail
travel ex Brisbane. Departure dates – please enquire. Pricing varies. Please enquire.
#
Australian Seniors Card 10% discount applies to adult rail fare only.
Single
LONGREACH STORYTELLING Holiday. See page 11 Adult Concession Child 5–14
supplement
3-DAYS/2-NIGHTS ground itinerary $1260 $1229 $953 $180
20BOOK ONLINE OUTBACKPIONEERS.COM.AU
Bookings are essential for our all experiences,
activities and holidays.
DAY PLANNER (April – October) M T W T F S S
COBB & CO STAGECOACH EXPERIENCE AM AM AM AM AM
From 8.30am (Mon-Fri) Phone: 07 4658 1776
NOGO STATION EXPERIENCE AM AM
Email: reservations@outbackpioneers.com.au
From 7.45am – 11.45am (Tue, Thu) outbackpioneers.com.au
STARLIGHT’S CRUISE EXPERIENCE
From 4.30pm – 9.00pm. BYO. (Mon-Sat) PM PM PM PM PM PM Outback Pioneers Booking Office
WINTON DISCOVERY DAY TOUR 128 Eagle Street, Longreach
4
6.45am – 4.00pm (Sat only) 4
&
Monday departure is on request &
HARRY REDFORD OLD TIME TENT SHOW
From 12 noon – 1.00pm (Mon-Fri)
4 4 4 4 4
What our guests say
OLD TIME PIONEER SELFIE
10.00am – 3.00pm (Mon-Sat)
4 4 4 4 4 4 “I was blown away by it all, we were lucky to have
Richard take us to Winton our first adventure and found
LIVE-IT SAVER PASS 4 4 4 4 4 4 out so much from him. I loved the whole family and believe
3 experiences – select your days
there is no better organisation to go through than them
UNLEASH LONGREACH HOLIDAY 4 4 4 4 4 4
being from the land. Thank you so much, I have
6-days. Commences Wednesdays only wonderful lasting memories.”
LONGREACH STORYTELLING HOLIDAY 4 4 4
3-days. Commences Mondays only “Would do it all again in a heartbeat!!!
Can’t wait to share the experience with family and friends
again!!! Congratulations on your exceptional family
DINING OPTIONS M T W T F S S
business, friendly service, great entertainment and fun!!
COUNTRY CLASSICS DINING We took away lifelong memories!!!”
6.00pm – 9.00pm. BYO. (Mon, Wed, Sat) PM PM PM
STONEGRILL DINING EXPERIENCE
®
We loved our tour to Nogo Station, laughing lots about
6.00pm – 9.00pm. BYO. (Tue Thu, Fri) PM PM PM
Richard’s stories but also hearing about the outback life
COUNTRY GOURMET BREAKFAST AM AM AM AM AM AM in the harsh drought conditions. Jeremy explained the
6.30am – 9.00am. (Mon-Sat) shearing process in the shearing shed – he should be on
BILLY-CAN LUNCH TV that fella! Sitting around the campfire near the lagoon
12.00 noon (Mon-Fri). Enjoy at the 4 4 4 4 4 for smoko was marvellous too... with more entertaining
Harry Redford Old Time Tent Show stories from Richard.
OTHER M T W T F S S
THE STATION STORE (Shopping)
8.30am – 5.00pm (Mon-Fri) 4 4 4 4 4 4
9.00am – 1.00pm (Sat)
THE WELCOME HOME BOOKING OFFICE 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
8.00am – 6.00pm. Peak season (Mon-Sun)
9.00am – 5.00pm. Off-peak (Mon-Sun) 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Bookings are essential for our experiences, activities and holidays.
Some tours are subject to minimum numbers. If a tour is cancelled
due to lack of numbers or adverse weather, we will offer you an alternative
day or a credit. For full booking conditions, please visit our website. Read more testimonials online at tripadvisor.com
21Traditions shared. Life relished.
Traditional outback treats made by Abigail (née Kinnon) Recipes handed down and shared
Fresh, wholesome ingredients Inspired by homestead garden produce
Take home a taste of the outback with food and home-goods that celebrate the traditional
homestead and outback life. Abigail’s recipes are handed down from both her grandmothers
and have been perfected in the Kinnon family kitchen, sometimes with a little reinvention,
always with a lot of love.
See Abigail’s Outback Kitchen range at The Station Store, Longreach or shop online:
store.kinnonandco.com.au
GENERAL BOOKINGS AND ENQUIRIES CALL 07 4658 1776 reservations@outbackpioneers.com.au
GROUP BOOKINGS CALL 1300 819 968 gday@outbackpioneers.com.au
OUTBACK PIONEERS EXPERIENCES 128 Eagle Street Longreach Queensland 4730
outbackpioneers.com.au
Outback Pioneers is a registered brand of Unleashing Australia Fund Pty Ltd
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