Longreach Storytelling Holiday
Adult (twin share)
$1599
Solo traveller
$2049
Child 5-14
$1349
Live the iconic outback with this sensational 3-day break.
You must experience Australia’s heartland at least once in your lifetime. Gather around the campfire or under the gum trees and discover the spirit of pioneers past and present. You’ll be immersed in their inspiring stories aboard a stagecoach ride through the bush, at working Nogo Station and as you cruise gently down the Thomson River on a historic paddlewheeler. Everything is included from the unique, boutique accommodation inspired by pioneer times to big country buffet breakfasts and transfers to the experiences.
Departures every Monday and Wednesday, April to October.
The must-do experiences
Imagine sunset on a lazy outback river, having stockman’s stew by the campfire under a million stars, the pounding hooves in the dust on the original Cobb & Co mail route, viewing animals on the Nogo plains from a double-decker, open-top bus… It’s all included in Outback Pioneers three signature experiences, which are part of your holiday.
The local attractions
It wouldn’t be Longreach without visiting the famous Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame and Qantas Founders Museum to learn more about our incredible pioneers. Entry to both is included. We’ve packed a lot of outback inspiration into the three days. We’ve even included a backstage pass to see the horses harnessed for the stagecoach!
Unique accommodation
Even the accommodation has stories to tell! The Staging Post boutique accommodation is created and managed by the Kinnon family (founders of Outback Pioneers) to capture the spirit of pioneer times while wrapping you in rustic-luxe comfort. It’s situated in the heritage heart of town, set back from the wide street and whisper-quiet at night.
Meals for outback appetites
Your accommodation is just a couple of minutes walk from the historic The Welcome Home where your hearty outback breakfast, a Stonegrill® Dining Experience and a Country Classics Dinner await in the beautifully restored building with its outback memorabilia. Other meals and smokos are included as part of the experiences.
Getting here is simple
All you need to do is hop on a flight (from Brisbane or Townsville) or enjoy slow-travel by car through fascinating outback towns (no 4WD necessary). Just remember to arrange your journey to arrive on Monday or a Wednesday afternoon for this holiday. The holiday concludes after lunch on the last day.
Meet your storytellers
From sunrise in the heritage heart of town to sunset and campfire dinner by the river, you’ll live and breathe the real outback with genuine outback people who share the highlights and humour of their world. Few embody the typical outback friendliness, resilience and quirky humour as memorably as the Kinnon family (graziers and founders of Outback pioneers) and their team. They’ll show you the real outback through a local’s eyes.
Richard Kinnon
Meet outback characters
Patrick, our Town Crier
Lane Kinnon
Jeremy Kinnon
Itinerary
Monday arrival
Monday
Starlight’s Cruise Experience
Check in after 3pm at Outback Pioneers’ heritage 4-star accommodation. Your VIP gift and Welcome pack will be waiting for you. At 3.45pm join us in The Welcome Home for a meet and greet before transferring to the Thomson River for our Starlight’s Cruise Experience. The cruise is followed by a hearty stockman’s dinner around the campfire with bush poetry then the Starlight’s Spectacular Sound & Light Picture Show BYO alcohol. [D]
Tuesday
Nogo Station Experience, Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame, Qantas Founders Museum, Stonegrill Dining Experience
Enjoy an early gourmet buffet breakfast. Afterwards we’ll pick you up for the Nogo Station Experience, which tours Longreach before heading out to the Kinnons’ historic station. Your Kinnon host will take you on an insiders’ journey of station life, including the merino story in the wool shed, Captain Starlight’s stockyards, and our amazing station safari by open-top, double-decker bus to spot outback animals. Finish with a saddle-bag lunch and billy-tea by the gidgee campfire. Transfer to the Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame to explore the pioneering artifacts, followed by Qantas Founders Museum to discover the early history of flight. Freshen up at your accommodation before your Stonegrill® Dining Experience. BYO alcohol. [B,L,D]
Wednesday
Cobb & Co Stagecoach Experience
Check-out and meet at ‘The Welcome Home’ for your gourmet buffet breakfast. Watch the harnessing of the stagecoach horses, then see our Town Crier announcing the day’s activities including the famous Cobb & Co Stagecoach Experience. This experience includes a stagecoach ride along the old Longreach to Windorah mail route, home-baked smoko (scones and tea) in our tearoom, followed by a classic Australian movie. Enjoy a billy-can lunch while you watch the Old Time Tent Show. Transfer to Longreach airport. [B,MT,L]
Wednesday arrival
Wednesday
Starlight’s Cruise Experience
Check in after 3pm at Outback Pioneers’ heritage 4-star accommodation. Your VIP gift and Welcome pack will be waiting for you. At 3.45pm join us in The Welcome Home for a meet and greet before transferring to the Thomson River for our Starlight’s Cruise Experience. The cruise is followed by a hearty stockman’s dinner around the campfire with bush poetry then the Starlight’s Spectacular Sound & Light Picture Show BYO alcohol. [D]
Thursday
Nogo Station Experience, Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame, Qantas Founders Museum, Stonegrill Dining Experience
Enjoy an early gourmet buffet breakfast. Afterwards we’ll pick you up for the Nogo Station Experience, which tours Longreach before heading out to the Kinnons’ historic station. Your Kinnon host will take you on an insiders’ journey of station life, including the merino story in the wool shed, Captain Starlight’s stockyards, and our amazing station safari by open-top, double-decker bus to spot outback animals. Finish with a saddle-bag lunch and billy-tea by the gidgee campfire. Transfer to the Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame to explore the pioneering artifacts, followed by Qantas Founders Museum to discover the early history of flight. Freshen up at your accommodation before your Stonegrill® Dining Experience. BYO alcohol. [B,L,D]
Friday
Cobb & Co Stagecoach Experience
Check-out and meet at ‘The Welcome Home’ for your gourmet buffet breakfast. Watch the harnessing of the stagecoach horses, then see our Town Crier announcing the day’s activities including the famous Cobb & Co Stagecoach Experience. This experience includes a stagecoach ride along the old Longreach to Windorah mail route, home-baked smoko (scones and tea) in our tearoom, followed by a classic Australian movie. Enjoy a billy-can lunch while you watch the Old Time Tent Show. Transfer to Longreach airport. [B,MT,L]
Adult (twin share)
$1599
Solo traveller
$2049
Child 5-14
$1349
What's included?
- 2 nights in Outback Pioneers 4-star heritage accommodation
- Nogo Station Experience with your Kinnon family guide
- Starlight’s Cruise Experience
- Cobb & Co Stagecoach Experience
- Stagecoach backstage pass
- The Station Store shopping emporium
- The Stonegrill Dining Experience
- Entry to Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame
- Entry to Qantas Founders Museum
- 2 full breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners, 1 smoko
- VIP outback gift (valued at $100)
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“All activities are authentic and great fun, showing the history and lives of the outback pioneers.”
Mary C
FAQs
What is our accommodation in Longreach?
You will stay at The Staging Post in either The Stables rooms or The Coach Inn – right in the heritage heart of Longreach and close to shopping and cafes.
Dietary options
If you let us know when you book, we can make sure your special dietary needs are catered for throughout the holiday.
Can I change Longreach Storytelling Holiday booking?
You can change your date up to 30 days before arrival, subject to availability of your preferred date.
Which cards count as concession cards?
We only accept Australian Pensioner Concession Cards. For holidays with Queensland Rail, Australian Pension Concession Card holders, Government Senior Card holders, Queensland Pension Concession Card holders and Queensland Government Senior Card holders may be entitled to concession fares.
I can’t arrive on a Monday, can I do the holiday on another day?
The Longreach Storytelling Holiday is also available for a Wednesday departure.
Is the accommodation wheelchair accessible?
Unfortunately we do not currently have any wheelchair accessible rooms but plan to include one in later phases of development.
