Outback Aussie Tours – Day Tours

Cruises, Sailing and Water Tours

Outback Aussie Tours is a family-owned local operator with over 36 years of experience and unrivalled local Outback Queensland knowledge, passion and connections. Discover Queensland’s heartland, its pioneering legends, Outback stations and the majestic Thomson River.

Drover’s Sunset Cruise: Enjoy 360-degree views of the Thomson River aboard the Longreach Explorer. Enjoy captivating stories and complimentary nibbles. Finish with Smithy’s Outback Dinner & Show.

Smithy’s Outback Dinner and Show: Enjoy a two-course table service dinner featuring our camp oven-themed modern cuisine under the stars beside the Thomson River. Our talented outback performer will entertain you with songs and stories live on stage.

Smithy’s Arvo Cruise: Cruise the Thomson River in the early afternoon. Learn more about our magnificent waterway which begins at Muttaburra, 120kms northeast of Longreach. After your cruise enjoy a leisurely drive along the Thomson River bank before returning to Smithy’s Camp to enjoy nibbles at sunset followed by a delicious two-course camp oven themed dinner.

Smithy’s Sunset Cruise: Take your seat on the top deck of the fully licensed Longreach Explorer as you cruise to Sunset Bend to capture an incredible outback sunset.

Services

$149

After a warm welcome by their experienced crew, take your seat on the top deck of the Longreach Explorer ready to capture 360-degree sweeping river and floodplain views. Their Captain will enthral you with captivating stories about the river, its wildlife and Indigenous heritage. See the curious Emmott’s short-necked turtles at sunset bend.

Purchase an icy cold drink from the licensed bar to pair with complementary savoury nibbles. As the vibrant sunset colours fade into starlight, they dock at Smithy’s Outback Dinner and Show. Relax under the stars with table-service dining featuring camp-oven themed modern cuisine. Live on stage, the talented musical performer will entertain you with their songs and stories.

Pickup times are from 4pm, and the experience lasts approximately 4.5 hours. This tour operates 7 days a week from 27 March – 30 October. For the month of November, December and March A Smithy’s Sunset Cruise will operate Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

Book early to experience this multi-award winning outback experience.

Disabled Access

Carpark Family Friendly Non Smoking Public Toilet

$79

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, followed up with freshly baked damper and billy tea. A good selection of wine and cold beer is available for purchase from their licensed bar. Live on stage their talented outback performers will entertain you with their songs and stories. A night out at the award-winning Smithy’s is a ‘must do’ when in Longreach!

This tour operates in conjunction with the Drover’s Sunset Cruise. Pickup times are from 5pm, and the experience lasts approximately 3.5 hours. Smithy’s Outback Dinner and Show booking only are available Monday, Wednesday, & Friday April-May. Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday from June 1 – Sept 30.

Disabled Access

Carpark Family Friendly Non Smoking Public Toilet

$99

The colours of the outback come alive at sunset as you glide down the Thomson River aboard the Longreach Explorer. After a warm welcome by their experienced crew, take your seat on the top deck ready to capture 360-degree sweeping, river and floodplain views. Your Captain will enthral you with captivating stories about the river, its wildlife and Indigenous heritage. Snacks and icy cold drinks available for purchase from the licensed bar.

Photo opportunities are endless, but the stop at Sunset Bend is a hands-down favourite. As you leisurely cruise back to the dock, you will see stunning vibrant sunset colours as they fade into starlight.

Pickup times are from 5pm, and the experience lasts approximately 3 hours. This tour is available Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays in November, December and March.

Disabled Access

Carpark Family Friendly Non Smoking Public Toilet

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