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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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Pride of the Murray paddlewheeler sitting on handstand at sunset
A new chapter for the Pride of the Murray
Outback Pioneers announces new ‘double vision’ for the Pride of the Murray Today Richard Kinnon, owner and founder of Outback Pioneers, announced that sadly the Pride of the Murray will
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The Pride of the Murray paddlewheeler on a riverbank hardstand with for family members looking on
The Pride of the Murray rises to new celebrity status!
The Pride of the Murray rises to new celebrity status! The Pride of the Murray paddlewheeler, which sank in the Thomson River six months ago, has been successfully raised from
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New wheels for outback tourism growth!
New wheels for outback tourism growth! Longreach travel enterprise, Outback Pioneers, expanded its fleet yesterday when it took delivery of a new Volvo B8R Euro 6 coach with a customised
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Pride of the Murray paddlewheeler being carried on the back of a truck to Longreach
100-year old piece of pioneer history hits the road
100-year old piece of pioneer history hits the road More than 40 people, a 26-metre long and 8.7 metre wide trailer, 700-horsepower prime mover, police escort and nerves of steel
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Marisse and Richard Kinnon accepting the gold award for Outback Accommodation at the Outback Queensland Tourism Association awards ceremony
Outback Pioneers wins gold for unique take on outback tourism
For the second year running, Outback Pioneers (previously Kinnon & Co) of Longreach has taken out the gold award for Cultural Tourism at the Outback Queensland Tourism Awards. Founder, owner
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Special interest groups painting class
The outback is full of creative inspiration
Most artists’ and writers’ groups tend to be in the bigger towns and cities, where inspiration comes from urban situations, nearby rainforest and ocean.
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Heritage facade of The Welcome Home, Longreach
Revealing history at The Welcome Home
Anyone who’s ever renovated an older home will know it’s no easy task. Renovating a much-loved iconic building that is part of local community memories is an even more weighty
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Richard Kinnon and family accepting the gold award for Cultural Tourism
Kinnon & Co recognised for pioneering approach to Queensland tourism
Kinnon and Co won the gold award in the Cultural Tourism category at last night’s Queensland Tourism Awards (QTA) held in Brisbane.
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Richard Kinnon and family accepting the gold award for Cultural Tourism
Kinnon & Co wins gold for cultural tourism
Kinnon and Co won the gold award in the Cultural Tourism category at the 2016 Queensland Tourism Awards (QTA) held in Brisbane on 11 November. It follows our top honours
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