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Outback yarns

Our blog with insights into the people, places, stories and traditions that make outback Queensland unique.

Horses and stagecoach standing outside heritage buildings on Eagle St, Longreach
Recreating the Heritage Heart of Longreach
If someone from 1922 wandered down to the far end of Eagle Street, much of what they could see today would be familiar. The Kinnon family, founders and owners of
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A stockman riding a horse
10 best ways to unleash your outback pioneering spirit in Longreach
Embark on a journey back in time and discover the heart of Australia with our guide to the 10 best ways to unleash your outback pioneering spirit in Longreach. Steeped
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Old lantern at sunset
10 things to do in Longreach in summer
While winter is the time to come to Longreach to do our Outback Pioneers experiences, there’s still plenty to enjoy in summer. 1. Stay at The Staging Post Whether you’re
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A bird's-eye view of the Thomson Belle cruising on the river
Which Thomson River sunset cruise to choose?
Most people who come to Longreach want to do the photogenic Thomson River sunset cruise. What many travellers don’t realise is that there are two different companies doing cruises and
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Pride of the Murray cruising down the Thomson River
The many lives of the Pride of the Murray
The many lives of the Pride of the Murray This century-old boat has been reincarnated a few times and has so many stories to tell of pioneers who built her,
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Pride of the Murray paddlewheeler salvage on the banks of the Thomson River
Nine very good reasons to help preserve the Pride of the Murray
Since the Pride of the Murray was raised from the Thomson river where she sank in March 2023, Richard Kinnon has been determined to preserve her. Unfortunately it was not
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