A family of graziers sharing the outback pioneering life
Longreach’s award-winning experiences of iconic outback Queensland
If you want to understand the true pioneering spirit and discover where pioneer resilience and ingenuity still live, Outback Pioneers in Longreach is a unique tourism enterprise that immerses guests in a traditional outback world.
We are an authentic family business that creates genuine experiences to share the stories of the Australian lifestyle we love.
Our family and inspirations
Discover how Outback Pioneers started and why the Kinnon family continue to devote their winters to hosting tourists from around Australia and overseas.
Getting to Longreach
In the far central west of Queensland, we’re far enough off the beaten track to give you a real taste of the outback but surprisingly easy to reach by air, road or rail.
Discover the town
With its heritage buildings and vibrant community, Longreach is where past meets present. You’ll find all the facilities you need for a comfortable stay.
The Welcome Home
This beautifully restored building in the heritage heart of town is the hub of Outback Pioneers operations. It’s also a café and dining venue in the April-October season.
Authentic insights
Award winning tours
Outstanding entertainment
Discover our experiences
Cobb & Co Stagecoach Experience
Don’t miss this exhilarating Cobb & Co stagecoach ride, which takes you on the original bush mail route. Hang on to your bonnets for the gallop! This is pioneer travel!
Nogo Station Experience
Discover real station life with the people who live it. With your Outback Pioneers host, you’ll meet the merinos in the historic shearing sheds, go on a station water run and more.
Starlight’s Cruise Experience
This is the original and much-loved Thomson River sunset cruise with a real stockman’s campfire dinner and entertainment with our Bush Poet…
Winton Discovery Day Tour
Travel from Longreach with our local guide to see the Australian Age of Dinosaurs museum, the Waltzing Matilda Centre and have lunch at the North Gregory Hotel.
Old Time Tent Show
Paying tribute to the traditional tent shows with plenty of humour and slapstick, this is simple family-friendly entertainment from a bygone era.
Live-it Saver Pass
If you have your own accommodation, caravan or motorhome, this pass gives you a 10% saving for booking our three most popular experiences. You still need to book your experiences in advance to reserve your places.