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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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Thomson Princess and Thomson Belle boats
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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Kangaroos standing in a drought landscape
‘Back on the old bush track’ by Trevor Till
The Kinnons and the Outback Pioneers crew were touched to receive this poem from Trevor Till, which captures his impressions of his time with us in Longreach. Trevor was moved
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The wonderful Whitey – a horse with heart!
Of all the animal stars of the Outback Pioneers experiences, there’s one that continues to fascinate guests and win their hearts. Whitey, the cremello stallion.
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A new life for old horses in the Cobb & Co team
If you’ve been on the Outback Pioneers Cobb & Co Stagecoach Experience, have you ever wondered about the horses we choose and what’s involved in training them? Here’s the story
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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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Our new brand and what it means
For us outback folk, a brand has always been something you put on your cattle to show you own them! But perhaps our new Outback Pioneers brand for our holidays
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