Outback Pioneers

MULTI-AWARD WINNING OUTBACK PIONEERS, holidays, experiences, tours, accommodation and dining in Longreach, Outback Queensland

WHY OUTBACK PIONEERS?
Outback Pioneers is owned and operated by the Kinnons, a local family of graziers. They immerse guests in an authentic experience of outback pioneering life, past and present. With multiple tourism awards, Outback Pioneers combines insights, entertainment and fun for a unique and heart-warming time in the Longreach region. The signature experiences are shown below. 3-day and 6-day holiday itineraries that combine experiences with accommodation, meals and transfers are also available.

STARLIGHT'S CRUISE EXPERIENCE 4-hours | Mon – Sat | April – October
Guests board a historic paddle-wheeler for Longreach’s original sunset cruise on the Thomson River. This is the place to capture iconic outback sunset photos! There’s a stockman’s camp-fire dinner, entertainment and bush poetry followed by the Starlight’s Spectacular, Sound & Light Picture Show. Finally, guests embrace the outback night looking up at the star-filled sky with billy-tea and damper in hand. BYO drinks.

COBB AND CO STAGECOACH EXPERIENCE 4-hours | Mon – Fri | April – October
The stagecoach travels through Longreach town and then onto the original mail route to Windorah along bush tracks. There’s a gallop ‘to outrun the storm’ – the only place in Australia where you can experience this! Back in the Kinnon and Co yard, the hilarious OLD TIME TENT SHOW is part of the experience – it’s a tribute to the old travelling shows with slapstick, mayhem and animal antics. A traditional ‘smoko’ and a classic bush movie are included.

HARRY REDFORD OLD TIME TENT SHOW 1-hour | Mon – Fri | April – October
A tribute to the old travelling shows with slapstick, mayhem and animal antics.

NOGO STATION EXPERIENCE 4-hours | Tue, Fri | April – October
This working station was once part of Bowen Downs and is now the home of Abigail Mickan-Kinnon. Guests travel deep into station life with fascinating insights from their Kinnon-family host. They see Captain Starlight’s legendary stockyards, discover the Merino story in the historic shearing sheds and go on station safari by open-top, double-decker, overlander bus. On the sunlit plains they can spot native, domestic and feral animals that call the outback home. A saddlebag lunch under the gum trees is included.

THE STAGING POST ACCOMMODATION Open all year
This is the ideal spot to get into the outback pioneering spirit in the heritage heart of Longreach. The accommodation is convenient for all the town facilities and experiences. Choose The Stables rooms for the full immersion in pioneer-inspired boutique rooms or The Coach Inn rooms for a heritage-themed stay with self-catering kitchenette. To be sure of this unique accommodation in season, book an Outback Pioneers holiday itinerary.

THE WELCOME HOME DINING Mon – Sat | April – October
This restored heritage building offers a great taste of the Kinnons’ outback pioneering world. In the winter season, there are a range of dining experiences. Groups can book the huge Country Buffet Breakfast and evening meals including the The Stonegrill Dining Experience and Country Classics menu. Both are inclusive-priced meals with plenty of choice, followed by an all-you-can eat dessert bar inspired by country and homestead classics. BYO. There is also a café for snacks, coffees and light lunches.

KINNON AND CO’S THE STATION STORE Mon – Sat | Open all year
Discover the atmosphere of a traditional outback emporium at The Station Store – an experience in itself and probably the outback’s largest range of outback wear, stockman’s supplies, outback gifts, books, toys and souvenirs. It’s a chance to step back to the 1920s in a heritage building that’s packed with treasures and insights. There’s a huge collection of vintage domestic irons too!

The Outback Pioneers holidays and experiences season is April-October. The Staging Post accommodation and The Station Store are open all year.