Please note our Drover's Sunset Cruise, and Smithy's Outback Dinner & Show are currently only available to book until 30 June 2027. Dates past this will be released in coming weeks!
Also the Great Darr River Run, Silver-Tails Rail Sunset, Historic Ilfracombe Excursion, and Day Tour Packages have not been loaded for 2027 yet. This will be occurring in the coming weeks.
If the date you want join us is showing unavailable, please give us a call on 07 4658 3000 as there may be self-drive places available!
Thank you for wanting to book with Outback Aussie Tours. We're excited to Welcome you to Outback Queensland soon!
If you have any questions please shoot us an email at info@oat.net.au or call us on 07 4658 3000 during business hours!
River Cruises & Smithy's Dinner
Drover's Sunset Cruise with Smithy's Outback Dinner & Show (April - October)
** Currently Bookable for 15 April to 30 June 2027 - Call us to Waitlist for July-October 2027 P: 07 4658 3000.***
The colours of the outback come alive at sunset as you glide down the Thomson River aboard the M.V. Longreach Explorer. As the vibrant sunset colours fade into starlight, we dock for a 2-course dinner and show at Smithy’s. Relax under the stars with table-service dining featuring camp-oven themed modern cuisine and live entertainment.
Smithy's Outback Dinner and Show (April - October)
** Currently Bookable for 15 April to 30 June 2027 - Call us to Waitlist for July-October 2027 P: 07 4658 3000 .***
Settle back and enjoy an evening to remember dining under the stars beside the Coolibah-lined Thomson River. Enjoy full table-service as you tuck into a delicious two-course camp oven themed dinner at Smithy’s. Drinks available for purchase from our licensed bar.
** Currently Bookable for 15 October 2026 to 15 April 2027 - Call us to Waitlist for Summer 2027/2028. P: 07 4658 3000 ***
The colours of the outback come alive at sunset as you glide down the Thomson River aboard the M.V. Longreach Explorer. Enjoy complimentary nibbles on board, and purchase icy cold drinks from our licensed bar (cash or card).
Take a different perspective of the country as we encounter wildlife and bring alive the numerous waterholes; passing through Gidgee and Boree scrub, Mitchell grasslands, and discovering our natural and cultural heritage.
** NOTE: 2027 Schedules have not been loaded fully - Please call us to Waitlist for April-October 2027 tour 07 4658 3000.***
Join us for a Rail Motor experience as we leave Longreach Station and head east across the vast open plains to Ilfracombe. Explore this town of great stories and characters before enjoying lunch at the famous Wellshot Hotel - lunch voucher provided.
Outback Rail Adventure Tours Start & End at the Longreach Railway Station.
** NOTE: 2027 Schedules have not been loaded fully - Please call us to Waitlist for April-October 2027 tour 07 4658 3000.***
In the light of the late afternoon journey through the
spectacular changing colors of floodplain, Gidgee, Open
Downs, Ghost gums and Red Mulga Country. Our heritage
2000 class rail motors offer a selection of drinks for purchase
to complement your onboard canapés as you relax and soak-
up the Romance of Rail.
Outback Rail Adventure Tours Start & End at the Longreach Railway Station.
** NOTE: 2027 Schedules have not been loaded fully - Please call us to Waitlist for April-October 2027 tour 07 4658 3000.***
This package deal includes the Great Darr River Rail Run and Drover's Sunset Cruise. Encounter the ultimate top two River and Rail experiences. Save 10% and soak up outback hospitality at its best.
** NOTE: 2027 Schedules have not been loaded fully - Please call us to Waitlist for April-October 2027 tour 07 4658 3000.***
A combination of our two favourite Heritage Rail motor tours; The Great Darr River AND The Historic Ilfracombe Excursion in ONE DAY!
Silver-Tails Sunset and Smithy's Dinner (April - October)
** NOTE: 2027 Schedules have not been loaded fully - Please call us to Waitlist for April-October 2027 tour 07 4658 3000.***
Pair your Silver-Tails Rail Experience with our Smithy's Outback Dinner & Show for an evening to remember.
** NOTE: 2027 Schedules have not been loaded fully - Please call us to Waitlist for April-October 2027 tour 07 4658 3000.***
This package deal includes the Great Darr River Rail Run and Drover's Sunset Cruise. Encounter the ultimate top two River and Rail experiences. Save 10% and soak up outback hospitality at its best.