Longreach Attractions
Longreach Attractions Directory
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The Longreach Campus of the Australian Agricultural College, established in 1967, is the largest and longest established provider of practical agricultural and vocational training in Queensland.
The Longreach Campus of the Australian Agricultural College is dedicated to excellence through quality training and development of practical people for the rural and associated industries. Areas of interest include rural business management, mechanics and welding, building construction, sheep and wool...Australian Agricultural College - Longreach Campus
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Discover the history behind some of Australia's bravest and most intrepid explorers - the stockmen and Aborigines of early pioneering Australia at the Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame. Over 60 per cent of the collection is on display whilst the remainder has formed a unique work in progress display. The curatorial area is housed behind a glass wall where you are able to view the many artefacts that are yet to be displayed. The themes cover exploration, discovery, settlement, development of Out...Australian Stockmans Hall of Fame
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Banjo's Outback Theatre shows you the life, drama and laughter of the outback's legendary Pioneering Days - with great characters like Sid Kidman, the Eulo Queen, Harry Redford, Big Jack Howe, Boss Drovers and Bold Bushrangers. Enjoy, relax, laugh and enrich yourself through Australia's great heritage of bush poems, songs, yarns and skits with Alan 'Banjo' Blunt, 'Rambling Ron' and his happy guitar and harmonica, Tracy (the Singing Cook), comedian Handy Andy and Ricky the Gun Shearer. For a rela...Banjos Outback Theatre and Woolshed
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This is Queensland’s channel country, where flooding rains and devastating droughts are part of western Queensland life. All four species of Mitchell grass grow here. The Thompson River, its banks fringed with huge old coolibahs, stretches 20 kilometres through the park. A newly described subspecies of turtle, Emmott’s short-necked turtle, lives in the park’s waterholes. Remnants of European history reflect the innovative nature of early farming life.
Take binoculars to see vulnerable Major Mit...Lochern National Park
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The Longreach Powerhouse Museum showcases a unique blend of technical and local history within the Longreach Shire. The Powerhouse has the largest collection of rural generating machinery in Australia, featuring what were the largest gas reciprocating engines in the country. Plus the social history complex houses all the items from times gone by in the Longreach community.Longreach Powerhouse Museum
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The Longreach School of Distance Education is one of the largest classrooms in the world, providing education to the children of rural Australia.
The Parents and Citizens Association conducts tours of the centre giving visitors the opportunity to experience the School of the Air. Visitors can listen into an on-air telephone lesson and view some of the terrific schoolwork prepared by the students.Longreach School of Distance Education
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Longreach Visitor Information Centre is the first place to stop in Longreach to find information on all attractions and accommodation in Longreach. From the Australian Stockman's Hall Of Fame to Pamela's Doll Collection and River cruises you can find all the information you need at the Longreach Visitor Information Centre.Longreach Visitor Information Centre
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The Qantas Founders Museum includes the historic 1922 Qantas hangar.
The complex houses historic photographs, memorabilia and multi-media interactive displays eloquently tell the inspirational stories of overcoming the problems of long distance travel in Outback Australia.
A Boeing 747-200, donated by Qantas Airways Ltd, forms a spectacular part of the museum’s outdoor display. Guided tours are conducted daily for which bookings are essential. These tours provide visitors with an appreciation...Qantas Founders Museum
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