Become an outback pioneer as you explore outback Queensland and live this truly iconic part of Australia’s story. Unleash your pioneering spirit!

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GENERAL BOOKINGS AND ENQUIRIES CALL 07 4658 1776 [email protected] GROUP BOOKINGS CALL 1300 819 968 [email protected] OUTBACK PIONEERS EXPERIENCES 128 Eagle Street Longreach Queensland 4730 outbackpioneers.com.au

Outback Pioneers is a registered brand of Unleashing Australia Fund Pty Ltd Unique outback experiences Heritage-themed accommodation Traditional hospitality A warm welcome UNLEASH YOUR PIONEERING

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Outback Pioneers invites you to come to At the heart of it all is the Kinnon family, local Longreach and be inspired by a place where graziers who started their outback tourism beauty is nature’s backdrop, where Australian business in 2006. legends loom large and where humour defies What was initially a way to survive tough the challenges of bush life. times of drought, quickly became a passion for Every Outback Pioneers experience is a sharing and preserving the outback way of life doorway to a different time and place. Here, and its history. your days and your dreams are infused with This is an opportunity to live the outback with the magic of outback dust and stories told people who still tend the horses, muster the around generations of camp-fires. Larger-than- sheep, fix the fences and love their station life landscapes and characters, native wildlife lifestyle and heritage. and woolly yarns, domestic traditions and Jump in with both feet and spend a few days distant horizons… These timeless adventures being part of our outback pioneering world. draw you into a forgotten world of simple pleasures and brave heritage. It’s inspiring. It’s insightful. It’s frequently dusty. It’s often hilarious. It’s always uniquely Our experiences have won multiple cultural outback Australia! tourism awards and inspired our guests to award us the 2019 Outback Queensland Visitors’ Choice Award – Best Experience.

3 WHEN TO COME GETTING HERE Our experiences run from April to October. The peak season Unlike the early settlers who battled treacherous journeys of is June to August when people escape the southern winter. many weeks to reach the region, today’s visitors can get here in We recommend April, May, September or October, if you prefer a few hours flight from Brisbane, by leisurely train journey or on things a little less busy. Whenever you come, you can expect a fascinating road-trip in a family car. Outback Pioneers is based warm sunny days. In the mid-winter months, the mornings in Longreach, which is 1,175km north west of Brisbane and are crisp and the evenings can get quite cold. Check out our 650km west of Rockhampton. experience days and itineraries before you lock in your Here are some options for getting here: arrival date. RAIL: Queensland Rail’s Spirit of the Outback train makes the WHAT TO BRING journey from Brisbane via Rockhampton twice a week. It’s a Comfortable clothes and shoes are the order of the day. It can 25-hour journey with the outback slowly unfolding outside be dusty, especially on the stagecoach, so bring things that your window. See page 9 for details of our two special inclusive can take it tough! Pack a warm jacket for winter evenings, and holiday departures with return first-class rail travel. sunglasses and a hat for our sunny days. Layers of clothes are good in winter when temperatures range from single digits AIR: Those with less time to spare can fly in on daily Qantas overnight to the high-20s later in the day. flights from Brisbane, which take 2-3 hours, or Rex Air flights from Townsville via Winton twice a week. ROAD: You don’t need a 4WD vehicle and a leisurely drive is a great way to see and support our outback towns. Routes include via Roma on the Warrego Highway from Brisbane, or via Rockhampton and the Capricorn Highway. Allow plenty of time, fill up with fuel when you’re in towns and enjoy the adventure! BUS: Greyhound Australia has a bus route from Rockhampton with connections from other towns along the east coast. Bus Queensland takes the inland route from Brisbane through to Longreach and beyond. COACH TOUR OPERATORS: A number of holiday operators Townsville include us on their tours. Please ask us for any options from Charters Towers your area. Cloncurry Mt Isa ACCOMMODATION We have our own 3-star and 4-star, heritage-inspired Winton accommodation rich with pioneering touches. See page 14. Barcaldine LONGREACH Rockhampton Longreach also has caravan parks if you need a space to hitch Emerald up the van. Make sure you allow enough time to settle into outback pace and immerse yourself in the full Charleville Roma experience – you have to live it to appreciate it! Toowoomba BRISBANE 1,175 km

1 OUTBACK PIONEERS Experiences YOU NEED TO ALLOW AT LEAST FIVE DAYS IN LONGREACH TO EXPERIENCE ALL THE ATTRACTIONS AND ACTIVITIES IN THIS HISTORIC OUTBACK TOWN.

OUTBACK PIONEERS EXPERIENCES ARE A CHANCE TO LIVE AND BREATHE THE EXPERIENCES OF PIONEERS AND PRESENT-DAY GRAZIERS, WITH ALL THE SIGHTS, SOUNDS, SMELLS AND TASTES THAT DEFINE OUR REGION. They are something you can only experience here and you need to do them all! Each draws you deeper into just what it means to be a pioneer and how the wide-open, remote country shapes our Australian story. You’ll discover a different reality, have good old-fashioned fun and take away memories that will change you forever.

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2 Get a genuine taste of the pioneering past and our present outback life at a real working station.

NOGO STATION EXPERIENCE

Outback history and working station come together at Nogo Station, once part of the famous Bowen Downs Station. Join your Kinnon family host to live the pioneering spirit as you experience an insider’s view of PP OUTBACK PIONEERS station life. It’s entertaining, educational and full of outback yarns! $ Meet the merinos and hear the merino story in the historic wool-sheds. Go on station safari by open-top, double-decker overlander bus, which 125 takes you across vast sunlit plains where wedge-tailed eagles fly and DEPARTURES local wildlife mingles with iconic cattle breeds and stock-horses. Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7.45am Keep cameras handy for outback desert camels, kangaroos, emus, April to October wild donkeys and more. See the ruins of Captain Starlight’s stockyards and learn about his fantastic journey that started right here. Then share a saddle-bag lunch under the gum trees in true Experiences outback style. Save 10% when you buy a Your 4-hour experience includes: LIVE-IT Saver Pass (see page 6). Short tour of Longreach heritage sites Book online or call Station visit brought to life by your Kinnon family host The merino story in historic wool-sheds 07 4658 1776 Station ‘water run’ tour including Captain Starlight sites BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL Station safari animal-spotting Saddle-bag lunch under the gum trees Pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation.

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NOGO STATION EXPERIENCE Adult $125 | Concession $120 | Child 5–14 $95 | Child 0–4 Free | Family (2A+2C) $396

3 SIDE- Come see SPLITTING THE HORSE WITH ITS TAIL WHERE ITS LIVE HEAD SHOULD BE! THEATRE

WHEN WHERE TIME Showing Kinnon & Co’s Tent door opens MONDAY TO FRIDAY The Station Store 12 NOON 126 EAGLE ST. LONGREACH

RESERVATIONS ESSENTIAL. PLEASE CALL 07 4658 1776, BOOK ONLINE OR VISIT OUTBACK PIONEERS BOOKING OFFICE 128 EAGLE STREET, LONGREACH. (included in the Cobb & Co Stagecoach Experience)

HARRY REDFORD OLD TIME TENT SHOW Adult $25 | Concession $24 | Child 5–14 $15 | Infant 0–4 Free

4 This is the only place in Australia where you can live pioneer reality with a gallop in a Cobb & Co stagecoach.

COBB & CO STAGECOACH EXPERIENCE

When your Cobb & Co stagecoach sets off on the original mail route to Windorah along bush tracks, you’ll be seeing through pioneers’ eyes and experiencing something very close to what they would have PP experienced. Then hold onto your hat for the gallop through the bush $ as the coach creaks, the harnesses jangle and we leave clouds of dust in our wake! Back in the Cobb & Co courtyard yard, you’ll watch the 125 hilarious Harry Redford Old Time Tent Show – a tribute to the old DEPARTURES travelling shows with slapstick, mayhem and animal antics – enjoy a Monday–Friday from 8.30am traditional ‘smoko’ and catch a classic bush movie. April to October Your 4-hour experience includes: 45-minute stagecoach ride (Longreach town tour and gallop) Smoko (morning tea) Harry Redford Old Time Tent Show* (1-hour) Save 10% when you buy a Billy-can Lunch – optional extra LIVE-IT Saver Pass (see page 6). Australian classic bush movie. Book online or call * May be purchased separately 07 4658 1776 c \ X BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

COBB & CO STAGECOACH EXPERIENCE Adult $125 | Concession $120 | Child 5–14 $95 | Child 0–4 Free | Family (2A+2C) $396

5 LIVE-IT SAVER SAVE 10 %

LIVE-IT SAVER PASS Step into pioneers’ shoes in Longreach and enjoy all three of the award-winning Outback Pioneers signature experiences with the LIVE-IT SAVER PASS. SAVE 10% by booking all three! Buy your pass now – choose your experience dates later but book early to be sure of a place on your preferred day.

Marvel at the merino wool story Cruise the Thomson River at sunset Gallop on the old Longreach mail in our historic shearing shed on a historic riverboat route in a Cobb & Co stagecoach Take a station safari to spot the animals Tuck into a hearty stockman’s camp Relish a real country smoko (morning Enjoy a saddle-bag lunch at Captain fire dinner with bush storytellers tea) at The Welcome Home Hotel Starlight’s bush camp Wonder at the Starlight’s Spectacular Rediscover a classic bush movie Be inspired by the Kinnon family’s own Sound & Light Picture Show on the Laugh at the Harry Redford Old Time outback stories. riverbank. Tent Show.

Adult $337.50 | Concession $324 | Child 5-14 $256.50 | Infant 0-4 FREE

Ask us about adding your entry to the other iconic Longreach experiences Qantas Founders Museum and Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame.

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6 Cruise the Thomson River, enjoy a stockman’s campfire dinner under the stars and meet local legends.

STARLIGHT’S CRUISE EXPERIENCE

Board the paddlewheeler or the historic Thomson Princess Riverboat for Longreach’s original sunset Thomson River cruise – a must-do for every visitor to Longreach. Enjoy a fascinating commentary and endless PP photo opportunities before we go ashore for a stockman’s camp-fire $ dinner, entertainment and bush poetry. Then, watch the Starlight’s Spectacular Sound & Light Picture Show – an exclusive big-screen 125 presentation featuring the adventures of cattle thief ‘Captain Starlight’. DEPARTURES Finally, enjoy billy tea and damper under the stars. Monday–Saturday from 4.30pm April to October Your 4-hour experience includes: Cruise on our historic paddlewheeler or riverboat (nibbles included, BYO alcohol, brewed soft drinks available to purchase) Traditional stockman’s campfire dinner (2 courses) with live Save 10% when you buy a entertainment and bush poetry LIVE-IT Saver Pass (see page 6). Billy tea and damper Book online or call Starlight’s Spectacular Sound & Light Picture Show Transfers to and from your accommodation. 07 4658 1776 P c \ X b BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

STARLIGHT’S CRUISE EXPERIENCE Adult $125 | Concession $120 | Child 5–14 $95 | Child 0–4 Free | Family (2A+2C) $396

7 Travel deeper into outback history where dinosaurs roamed and Waltzing Matilda was born.

WINTON DISCOVERY DAY TOUR

It’s an early start for a full-day tour to Winton, one of the outback’s most fascinating destinations. Visit the Australian Age of Dinosaurs museum for a guided tour including the new Dinosaur Canyon. The PP new Waltzing Matilda Centre promises to be a highlight. Enjoy lunch $ in the historic North Gregory Hotel where ‘Waltzing Matilda’ was first performed. Catch some of the other sights in town before heading back 225 to Longreach. DEPARTURES Saturdays from 6.45am Your full-day experience includes: April to October Air-conditioned coach travel Entry to Australian Age of Dinosaurs museum including the Dinosaur Canyon Entry to Waltzing Matilda Centre Book online or call Lunch at the legendary North Gregory Hotel Visit Winton Opal Gems 07 4658 1776 Pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL c \ X b

WINTON DISCOVERY DAY TOUR Adult $225 | Concession $220 | Child 5–14 $125 | Infant 0–4 Free | Family (2A+2C) $630

8 OUTBACK PIONEERS HOLIDAYS

OUR OUTBACK PIONEERS HOLIDAYS FEATURE INSPIRING ITINERARIES AND OUR HERITAGE-THEMED OUTBACK ACCOMMODATION. ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS GET HERE! Whether you want a short break or a longer stay with everything, including a Winton day tour, we’ve put together itineraries that include all our award-winning experiences and make sure you get a full dose of outback joy and inspiration while you’re here. The holidays are escorted by the Kinnon family and crew who welcome you with warm and relaxed outback hospitality. We promise you a heartfelt and humorous perspective on outback life, legends, heritage and heroes. Discover your inner pioneer as you live, breathe and taste the real outback.

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9 Join us for an inspirational itinerary with all our experiences and other local attractions included. THE ULTIMATE WAY TO ‘unleash longreach’ Delve deep into the outback and its history with six days of pioneering adventures. With all the Outback Pioneers experiences and our heritage-themed accommodation included, you’ll share the life, share the laughter and embrace the never-ending landscape.

5 nights in our 3.5-star or 4-star heritage-inspired accommodation (see page 14) Nogo Station Experience with your Kinnon family guide 6 DAYS Starlight’s Cruise Experience with campfire dinner and Starlight’s Spectacular Sound & Light Picture Show 5 NIGHTS Cobb & Co Stagecoach Experience INCLUDING Winton Discovery Day Tour with Australian Age of Dinosaurs museum, Dinosaur Canyon and Waltzing Matilda Centre The Station Store shopping emporium WINTON The Stonegrill® Dining Experience (including pre-dinner tasting plate) Entry to Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame Entry to Qantas Founders Museum and Airpark Tour Voted Outback Queensland Visitors’ Choice for BEST EXPERIENCE! All breakfasts, 3 dinners, 1 smoko, 3 lunches VIP gift and Welcome Pack (value $100) Fully escorted by Outback Pioneers.

UNLEASH LONGREACH HOLIDAY (based on twin share): Adult $2115 | Concession $2056 | Child $1284 | Single supplement $375

10 Come to outback Queensland to live Australia’s pioneering spirit from daybreak to starlight! ‘LONGREACH STORYTELLING’ HOLIDAY The stories of Longreach are stories of pioneers and poets, of larrikins and immense landscapes, of wool and wildlife. Become part of the story for a few unforgettable days as you leave your city self at the heritage accommodation door.

2 nights in our 3.5-star or 4-star heritage-inspired accommodation (see page 14) Nogo Station Experience with your Kinnon family guide 3 DAYS Starlight’s Cruise Experience with campfire dinner and Starlight’s Spectacular Sound & Light Picture Show 2 NIGHTS Cobb & Co Stagecoach Experience including a back-stage pass INCLUDING The Station Store shopping emporium The Stonegrill Dining Experience (including pre-dinner tasting plate) Entry to Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame and Qantas Founders Museum VIP GIFT Eagle Street stroll with Scotty the barefoot poet 2 full breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners, 1 smoko.

3-DAY ITINERARY (based on twin share): Adult $1260 | Concession $1229 | Child $953 | Single supplement $180

11 past and present LONGREACH WHERE 1001 STORIES MEET

When you roll into town you’ll know you’re really in the outback. Wide streets, heritage buildings and folks who have time for a chat – slow down, change gear and get ready to explore a different world.

UNIQUELY AUSTRALIAN * UNFORGETTABLE! INSPIRING * EDUCATIONAL * QUIRKY OUTBACKPIONEERS.COM.AU Image courtesy of the State Library Queensland 12 GET TO KNOW THE REGION DON’T MISS A THING Our region was originally home to the Iningai, Malintji and As well as the Outback Pioneers experiences, there are other Kunngkari people. It was settled by early pioneers from Europe in fascinating attractions in town. the 1860s. The Qantas Founders Museum celebrates the pioneers of flight with its In the mid-20th century, Longreach was long-known as ‘The Wool Capital of interactive exhibits and the opportunity to step inside restored planes from the Australia’. Wool is still an important local industry for the surrounding stations, different eras of flight. along with cattle when the rainy season fulfills its promise and the Mitchell The new ‘Luminescent Longreach’ light and sound experience is a must-do. grass grows (something we haven’t seen for quite a while). The Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame is a famous local landmark and The town is also famous as the home of national airline Qantas, started by has five museum galleries, plus daytime and evening shows. pioneering aviators McGinness and Fysh. It’s Banjo Paterson country and is the haunt of infamous cattle-duffer Harry Redford (aka Captain Starlight) who Taking a walk in the early morning or late afternoon you’ll experience operated from Bowen Downs Station. Longreach at its photogenic best, in golden light – look out for flocks of corellas, wandering kangaroos or emus and a wealth of old Queenslander Today, Longreach and Winton have embraced tourism and are attracting tens homes. The Botanic Walk between town and Qantas Founders Museum is a of thousands of visitors each year with inventive and memorable experiences. delightful 2.5km kilometre stroll and is illuminated at night. The Powerhouse Museum and School of Distance Education both reveal other interesting aspects of our pioneering outback life.

YOUR OUTPOST WITH EVERYTHING We have all the shops and services you need including caravan parks, supermarkets, clothes shops, gift shops, pharmacy, newsagent, restaurants, pubs and cafés. There are petrol stations and mechanical services for drivers, plus medical and dental facilities, if you need them. Longreach has a small hospital and is serviced by the Royal Flying Doctor. Please support local outback businesses on your journey and in town – they’re doing it tough through the ongoing drought. To discover everything there is to do in Longreach visit Outback Pioneers’ booking office at 128 Eagle Street. Relax and enjoy a coffee with free Wi-Fi.

Winton (179km) Thomson River Nogo Station

Jabiru St LONGREACH AIRPORT Longreach Longreach Railway Station Swan St Powerhouse McGinness’ Restaurant Museum (breakfast and lunch)

Pelican St Visitor Information Longreach Botanic Walkway (2.5km) Ilfracombe Rd Centre Landsborough Highway Bustard St

Wompoo Rd

Eagle St

Iningai Wool Bale Café Stork Rd Nature (snacks and lunch) Reserve Outback Pioneers booking office and The Outstation accommodation check-in. The Welcome Home restaurant and tea-room

13 Heritage-themed accommodation is situated in the heritage heart of Eagle Street! Relax and dream pioneer dreams TO REALLY LIVE THE OUTBACK PIONEERING STORY, YOU NEED TO SET THE SCENE WITH OUR UNIQUE ACCOMMODATION. WE OFFER A CHOICE OF TWO ROOM STYLES. All are creatively themed with distinctive outback touches. While they look to the pioneer past for inspiration, they guarantee you stylish present-day comfort and everything you need as the perfect base for your outback pioneering experiences. Each room features its own small journey of discovery with outback artwork, vintage finds and nods to pioneer life.

THE STABLES THE STAGING POST

This 4-star accommodation is inspired by stable-hands’ accommodation Across the road from the other where they slept alongside the horses and saddlery. accommodation, alongside The Stables surround a courtyard garden with landscaping and outback the stagecoach yard, these baths to cool off in. There is vehicle access for loading and unloading and 3.5-star rooms are a contemporary free street parking. reinvention of a stagecoach inn!

AT A GLANCE TRIPLE ROOM AT A GLANCE FAMILY ROOM AT A GLANCE DOUBLE ROOM

1 QUEEN BED 1 QUEEN BED 1 QUEEN BED 1 SINGLE BED 2 SINGLE BEDS

$195* PEAK SEASON $195* PEAK SEASON $159* PEAK SEASON 14 AVAILABLE 2 AVAILABLE 8 AVAILABLE

*based on 2 guests. *based on 2 guests. *includes kitchenette with Extra guest at $15 per night Extra guest at $15 per night cooking facilities

Outback Pioneers booking office and The Welcome Home Restaurant are just across the street!

14 Stay where the pioneer influence is everywhere. Outback-inspired accommodation with unique style.

You can enjoy Longreach’s best big country-buffet breakfast at The Welcome Home, Monday to Saturday during the April to October season. If you are an inclusive holiday guest, you will have the buffet breakfast Monday to Friday and have a continental breakfast basket delivered to your room on Saturday and Sunday – all included in your holiday price. If you are an independent guest, we invite you to enjoy our impressive buffet breakfast as an optional extra. 15 This historic building has made people welcome for almost 100 years. say g’day AT the welcome home WHETHER YOU’RE DROPPING INTO OUR BOOKING OFFICE OR GETTING A HEARTY OUTBACK FEED, THIS IS THE HUB OF OUR OUTBACK PIONEERING WORLD. If you haven’t booked your Outback Pioneers experiences before arriving in Longreach, don’t be shy, pop on by. We’ll tell you all the best things to see and do in the region and arrange your tickets for our unique experiences. You can put your feet up in ‘The Parlour’ and delve into our range of books and information on the area. Shrug off the dust of your journey and come down to the far end of Eagle Street where you can stay in our heritage accommodation, shop at the amazing The Station Store and get all the Longreach information you need from our booking office and accommodation reception at The Welcome Home. Beautifully restored, The Welcome Home also dishes up some of the best outback food you’ll come across in your travels.

16 You’ll never go hungry with our wonderful array of outback food.

From breakfast to bedtime, our atmospheric eatery in heritage surroundings serves great outback fare inspired by the big appetites of station hands, shearers and hungry visitors!

COUNTRY BUFFET BREAKFAST THE WELCOME HOME TEAROOMS 6.30am-9.00am Monday-Saturday 9.00am-3.00pm Monday-Friday

Our huge country buffet breakfast has something for everyone. This is your go-to spot for a ploughman’s lunch, coffee, tea, Take your pick from hot porridge for winter mornings, hearty soft-drinks, scrumptious cakes and huge scones to keep you eggs and bacon, chunky toast with home-made preserves, going. Meet your friends and family, use the free Wi-Fi, make fruits, home-made muesli and more. plans and soak in the atmosphere. Adult: $25 | Child $20 Lunch from $15.00

COUNTRY CLASSICS DINING STONEGRILL DINING EXPERIENCE 6.00pm-9.00pm Monday, Wednesday, Saturday 6.00pm-9.00pm Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

The Kinnon family all grew up in station homesteads where Hot stones have moved from the campfire to the dining dinner was a feast to satisfy those who’d worked hard all day. table. Choose your hot-stone meat or vegetarian option, Our menu takes inspiration from homestead kitchens and load your plate with sides, follow with the all-you-can-eat Country Women’s Association favourites. Enjoy a delicious homestead dessert bar and take your time to enjoy an outback main course and dessert for an inclusive price! BYO alcohol, evening a stockman would trade his horse for! BYO alcohol, non-alcoholic drinks available. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL. non-alcoholic drinks available. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL. Adult: $39 | Child $29 Adult: $59 | Child $29

Vegetarian and gluten-free options are always available. From April – October we are open Monday – Saturday, 6.30am – 9.00pm. The Welcome Home Restaurant and tearoom is closed November – March.

17 Discover how pioneers shopped and take home outback treasures. experience our shopping emporium NOT JUST AN INCREDIBLE SHOPPING EXPERIENCE BUT AN OUTBACK PIONEER LIFE EXPERIENCE! You’ve probably never been in a shop quite like this! Stepping through the door of the heritage 1920s building, you are stepping back in time to when outback stores sold everything and were the focus of much excitement for families taking a trip into town from far-flung stations.

Visit us at 126 Eagle Street Open Monday – Friday, 8.30am– 5.00pm. Saturday 9.00am –1.00pm. Shop online store.kinnonandco.com.au

18 Buy local and share the outback spirit with our amazing range of gifts.

Enter another world where we’ve re-created the atmosphere of a traditional outback store. Discover the stories of outback wares and our pioneer past.

WHAT WILL YOU CHOOSE? You’ll need plenty of time to explore the rooms piled high with outback clothing, stockman’s supplies, robust leatherware, hats and boots, merino wool garments, country homewares, haberdashery, toys, books, souvenirs and local crafts. And don’t miss the largest collection of domestic irons in the southern hemisphere!

19 PLAN YOUR LONGREACH ADVENTURE See at a glance what your options are – the prices, the ‘Live-it’ pass, the inclusive holidays, the extras – and the day-planner to make sure you’re here long enough to enjoy it all!

You can discover more about our experiences and holidays at outbackpioneers.com.au Alternatively, give us a call for friendly advice on getting the most from your stay in Longreach and for help with designing an itinerary to suit you. Please book early to be sure of your dates – our experiences fill up fast on certain days and at peak times.

Your options at a glance

HALF-DAY EXPERIENCES See pages 3–7 Adult Concession Child 5–14 Child 0–4 Family 2A+2C

COBB & CO STAGECOACH EXPERIENCE From 8.30am NOGO STATION EXPERIENCE From 7.45am $125 $120 $95 Free $396 STARLIGHT’S CRUISE EXPERIENCE From 4.30pm

SAVER PASS – SAVE 10% See page 6

LIVE-IT SAVER PASS includes all three signature experiences (see above) $337.50 $324 $256.50 Free –

FULL-DAY EXPERIENCES See page 8 Adult Concession Child 5–14 Child 0–4 Family 2A+2C

WINTON DISCOVERY DAY TOUR From 6.45am (Longreach-Winton-Longreach) $225 $220 $125 Free $630

ACTIVITIES See page 4

HARRY REDFORD OLD TIME TENT SHOW 12 noon – 1.00pm weekdays $25 $24 $15 Free –

Per room Extra guest ACCOMMODATION See pages 14–15 per night per night THE STABLES Sleeps 3, tea and coffee (no self-catering) $195 $15 THE STABLES FAMILY Sleeps 4, tea and coffee (no self-catering) $195 $15 THE STAGING POST Sleeps 2, self-catering with kitchenette $159 –

DINING Vegetarian and gluten-free options available. See page 17 Adult Concession Child 5–14 Child 0–4 Family 2A+2C

STONEGRILL® DINING EXPERIENCE at The Welcome Home Restaurant $59 – $29 – – Tuesday, Thursday and Friday evenings (6.00pm – 9.00pm) COUNTRY CLASSICS DINING at The Welcome Home Restaurant $39 – $29 – – Monday, Wednesday and Saturday evenings (6.00pm – 9.00pm) COUNTRY GOURMET BREAKFAST at The Welcome Home Restaurant $25 – $20 – – Monday – Saturday (6.30am – 9.00am) BILLY-CAN LUNCH A hearty bush sandwich, home-baked biscuit, brewed soft $15 – $15 – – drink and piece of fresh fruit – all served in a traditional billy-can.

Single Adult Concession Child 5–14 UNLEASH LONGREACH Holiday (includes Winton). See page 10 supplement

6-DAYS/5-NIGHTS ground itinerary $2115 $2056 $1284 $375

8-DAYS/7-NIGHTS with rail travel. Includes 2 nights first-class sleeper rail travel ex Brisbane. Departure dates – please enquire. Pricing varies. Please enquire. #Australian Seniors Card 10% discount applies to adult rail fare only. Single Adult Concession Child 5–14 LONGREACH STORYTELLING Holiday. See page 11 supplement

3-DAYS/2-NIGHTS ground itinerary $1260 $1229 $953 $180

20 BOOK ONLINE OUTBACKPIONEERS.COM.AU

Bookings are essential for our all experiences, activities and holidays.

DAY PLANNER (April – October) M T W T F S S COBB & CO STAGECOACH EXPERIENCE AM AM AM AM AM From 8.30am (Mon-Fri) Phone: 07 4658 1776 Email: [email protected] NOGO STATION EXPERIENCE AM AM From 7.45am – 11.45am (Tue, Thu) outbackpioneers.com.au STARLIGHT’S CRUISE EXPERIENCE From 4.30pm – 9.00pm. BYO. (Mon-Sat) PM PM PM PM PM PM Outback Pioneers Booking Office 128 Eagle Street, Longreach WINTON DISCOVERY DAY TOUR 4 6.45am – 4.00pm (Sat only) & 4 Monday departure is on request &

HARRY REDFORD OLD TIME TENT SHOW 4 4 4 4 4 From 12 noon – 1.00pm (Mon-Fri) What our guests say OLD TIME PIONEER SELFIE 4 4 4 4 4 4 10.00am – 3.00pm (Mon-Sat) “I was blown away by it all, we were lucky to have Richard take us to Winton our first adventure and found LIVE-IT SAVER PASS 4 4 4 4 4 4 out so much from him. I loved the whole family and believe 3 experiences – select your days there is no better organisation to go through than them UNLEASH LONGREACH HOLIDAY 4 4 4 4 4 4 being from the land. Thank you so much, I have 6-days. Commences Wednesdays only wonderful lasting memories.”

LONGREACH STORYTELLING HOLIDAY 4 4 4 3-days. Commences Mondays only “Would do it all again in a heartbeat!!! Can’t wait to share the experience with family and friends again!!! Congratulations on your exceptional family DINING OPTIONS M T W T F S S business, friendly service, great entertainment and fun!! COUNTRY CLASSICS DINING We took away lifelong memories!!!” 6.00pm – 9.00pm. BYO. (Mon, Wed, Sat) PM PM PM STONEGRILL® DINING EXPERIENCE We loved our tour to Nogo Station, laughing lots about 6.00pm – 9.00pm. BYO. (Tue Thu, Fri) PM PM PM Richard’s stories but also hearing about the outback life COUNTRY GOURMET BREAKFAST AM AM AM AM AM AM in the harsh drought conditions. Jeremy explained the 6.30am – 9.00am. (Mon-Sat) shearing process in the shearing shed – he should be on BILLY-CAN LUNCH TV that fella! Sitting around the campfire near the lagoon 12.00 noon (Mon-Fri). Enjoy at the 4 4 4 4 4 for smoko was marvellous too... with more entertaining Harry Redford Old Time Tent Show stories from Richard.

OTHER M T W T F S S THE STATION STORE (Shopping) 8.30am – 5.00pm (Mon-Fri) 4 4 4 4 4 4 9.00am – 1.00pm (Sat)

THE WELCOME HOME BOOKING OFFICE 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 8.00am – 6.00pm. Peak season (Mon-Sun) 9.00am – 5.00pm. Off-peak (Mon-Sun) 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

Bookings are essential for our experiences, activities and holidays. Some tours are subject to minimum numbers. If a tour is cancelled due to lack of numbers or adverse weather, we will offer you an alternative day or a credit. For full booking conditions, please visit our website. Read more testimonials online at tripadvisor.com 21 Traditions shared. Life relished.

Traditional outback treats made by Abigail (née Kinnon) Recipes handed down and shared

Fresh, wholesome ingredients Inspired by homestead garden produce

Take home a taste of the outback with food and home-goods that celebrate the traditional homestead and outback life. Abigail’s recipes are handed down from both her grandmothers and have been perfected in the Kinnon family kitchen, sometimes with a little reinvention, always with a lot of love.

See Abigail’s Outback Kitchen range at The Station Store, Longreach or shop online: store.kinnonandco.com.au

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