Longreach: 4-Hour Starlights Cruise Experience

4.7 (420 reviews) 4 hours Free cancellation

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Cruise to the heart of outback tradition and legend — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

As the sun sets on the Thomson River, the atmosphere rises — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

An evening of outback tradition and legend.

Cruise down the splendid Thomson River at sunset on one of our heritage boats. Watch the birds come home to roost on the riverbanks and learn about the local flora, fauna and history. (Nibbles provided, BYO alcohol)

As darkness falls, the boat moors at Outback Pioneers' river camp for a 2-course stockman’s dinner around the campfire. Our bush poet charms the crowd. After dinner watch the ‘Starlight’s Spectacular Sound & Light Show’ – a movie in the open-air riverbank theatre. The Kinnon family commissioned this exclusive movie to celebrate the tale of Captain Starlight. Finally, enjoy tea, damper and golden syrup by the campfire under a million stars.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 12 people
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English
Operated by: Outback Pioneers

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Children (5–14 years) · Adults (15–115 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Dinner: Hearty GF beef stockman's stew with mash potatoes and vegetables, followed by dessert. Please contact Outback Pioneers in advance if you have dietary requirements
Included: Tea and coffee: Billy tea with damper.

Not included

Not included: You are welcome to BYO alcoholic beverages

Itinerary

Stop 1

1 h 30 min

Enjoy a gentle sunset cruise down the majestic Thomson River, where birds flock home to roost on the riverbanks. This is Longreach’s original Thomson River Cruise and still a must-do for every visitor to Longreach. There are endless photo opportunities and an insightful commentary as you pass natural features.

You'll be cruising on the original paddlewheeler, which has riverside seats all around and lets you capture photos of the photogenic river at sunset.
Stop 2

one hour

We go ashore for a traditional stockman’s camp-fire dinner. This is the real outback experience with inspiring and humorous traditional entertainment featuring our bush poet and your Kinnon family host.
Stop 3

45 min

Next, the bush is illuminated by the Starlight’s Spectacular Sound & Light Picture Show – a unique big-screen presentation featuring the Kinnon family and locals in the amazing adventures of the notorious cattle thief known as ‘Captain Starlight’.
Stop 4

30 min

Finally, in the atmospheric surroundings of the bush at night, enjoy the timeless favourite – billy tea and damper.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Longreach Tourist Park
Abajaz Motor Inn
Longreach Motor Inn
Longreach Caravan Park
Saltbush Retreat
Albert Park Motor Inn - Oil Friendly Price
The Jumbuck Motel

Please call Outback Pioneers on 07 4658 1776 if you would like to be picked up from our Outback Pioneers Booking Office or from Apex Riverside Park.

Using your ticket

Please bring this confirmation with you to our booking office at 128 Eagle Street, Longreach, before your first experience and we will issue your souvenir ticket.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.