Longreach Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in Queensland, Australia
About Longreach
This small town of 3,000 people (2016) is named after the 'long reach' of the Thomson River upon which it sits. Unlike many other rivers in Outback Queensland this part of the Thomson River tends to retain water year round and doesn't often go dry. The town has a strong connection with Qantas and its airport was one of the first bases of the then 'Queensland and Northern Territory Aerial Service' which later became the national carrier Qantas. The nearest large settlement is 687 kilometres away inRockhampton. Given the Outback setting the climate is particularly harsh in summer with the daily temperature often in excess of 40°C / 100°F. Visitor season runs in the cooler months from April to October, with Easter often marking the beginning of each season. During off-season the number of exp
Top Attractions in Longreach
Explore the best things to see and do in Longreach:
- ★Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame and Outback Heritage Centre
- ★Outback Aussie Tours - Drover's Sunset Cruise
- ★Outback Pioneers Starlight's Cruise Experience
- ★Qantas Founders' Museum
Where to Eat in Longreach
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Eagle St Pizza
- 🍴Happy Valley Chinese
Where to Stay in Longreach
- 🏨Abajaz Motor Inn
- 🏨Albert Park Motor Inn
- 🏨Apex Riverside Park (Bush Camping)
- 🏨Jumbuck Motel
- 🏨Longreach Motel
- 🏨Longreach Motor Inn
Longreach Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 11 sections including: