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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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
Unique accommodation that brings a pioneer vision to life
Longreach’s newest accommodation The Staging Post – is inspired by the town’s old way of life. It recalls a time when the stagecoach brought pioneers and stockmen, shearers and hawkers,
Tourism and wool – partners in survival at Nogo Station
To survive the outback has always taken resilience and adaptability. That has been truer than ever during the harshest drought in living memory, which has lasted five years from 2013.
10 traditional outback reuse and recycle tips
Resources have always been scarce in the outback and pioneers were experts in creative ways to make-do, mend and reinvent. It still a mindset that comes naturally to us here.
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.
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
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
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.
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