Attractions

Muddy Duck Tourist Park has plenty to offer nearby, however, if you want to see more of what’s on offer in our area here is just a sample.
Pop in to our local visitor information centre on Eagle Street for up to date information on what to see and do during your stay.

Qantas Museum

Learn about the origins of the world-famous airline Qantas. Enjoy hands-on experiences and a meal in the restaurant. The Qantas Founders Museum caters for all ages.

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Australian Stockman’s Hall
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The Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame pays tribute to pioneers of the Australian outback. Enjoy a live Stockman’s show, a meal at the new cafe and use the audio guides to take you around the museum.

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Kinnon and Co – Outback Pioneers

Outback Pioneers in Longreach is a unique tourism enterprise that immerses guests in a traditional outback world. Enjoy a stage coach ride, a cruise along the Thomson River, a station tour and much, much more!

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Smithy’s Outback Aussie Tours

A sunset cruise along the Thomson is not to be missed. Smithy’s Outback Aussie Tours caters for all your outback needs, offering station and museum tours, river cruises, camp oven dinners and much more.

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The Powerhouse Museum

The Longreach Powerhouse and Historical Museum house local history, stories and artifacts as well as being the largest preserved rural generating facility in Australia. Displays explain how electricity was generated, maintained and distributed throughout the Shire, and the distribution network maintained.

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Station Tours

Learn about life on the land first-hand on a station tour. Contact the visitor information centre in Longreach for up-to-date information about available station tours and experiences.

Shopping and dining along Eagle Street

The Merino Bakery, Kynda Cafe, Casey’s Coffee and The Branch Cafe will spoil you with delicious foods and coffee. Shop for unique gifts at Spinifex Collections, The Western Emporium or The Station Store. Purchase new clothes at Irvines, RM Williams or T-bone. With all this and much more you can shop til you drop!

Lilly Lagoon

Lily Lagoon is a beautiful waterhole fed by the Thomson system. The lilies are unique to the Thomson River system. Kayak, swim or simply enjoy a picnic on the water’s edge and enjoy the beautiful view.

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Starlight’s Lookout

45km north of town is Starlight’s Lookout named after the notorious cattle thief Harry Redford who reportedly rested here on his journey south with stolen cattle. Enjoy a 360-degree view of the area and sunset drinks at the top.

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DISTANCES TO ATTRACTIONS FURTHER AFIELD

  • Australian Age of Dinosaurs – 155km
  • Starlights Lookout – 45km

  • Winton – 170km

  • Barcaldine – 105km

  • Lara Wetlands – 145km

  • Muttaburra – 95km

  • Ilfracombe – 30km