Blood and beauty in outback shades DAY FIVE & SIX

Below you will find a detailed description of the route as seen through the eyes of its creator to give you firsthand knowledge of the type of experiences available along this route The Below map is for reference guide only with interactive info on locations along the route.

A fully interactive and directional guide map is available with the Road Trips printable detailed itinerary for $5 using the below button

 

Charleville to Longreach (515km 5.20hr)

Campground visitors

Wildlife found at Longreach Tourist Park, 12 Thrush Rd, Longreach QLD 4730, Australia
Brolga at caravan park

Stockman’s Hall of Fame

As the children slept, the brown falcons decorated the power lines, the small birds perched like strange fruit on bare trees and the silence of early morning in the outback was dominant. However it is the site of the sunrise filtering through the Sothern Cross and catches the stock horses shoulders that takes first prize.

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Morning Glimpse Longreachpanorama
Morning Glimpse Longreach panorama shot from Stockman’s Hall of Fame

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Sparrow Fruit Tree
Flocks of Sparrows adorn the naked trees on a Longreach morning

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The stockman’s Hall of Fame was as moving and enlightening as expected, but the horse show was brilliant.

Hall Of Fame Show
I’ve seen trick horses before but never cattle

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Early morning and evening explorations revealed the essence of Longreach, its equal beauty and harshness.

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Longreach Sunset
Longreach sunset

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Longreach Hay Scene
Evening hay bail scene around Longreach

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TRIP DETAILS

→stop at Barcaldine or just after if needed
⌂ – 2 nights Longreach Tourist Park(thrush Rd)
46581781, 46582667

– Museum, Show and Lunch Package 
Package includes: 

  • Entry to Stockman’s Hall of Fame
  • Entry to Hugh Sawrey Art Gallery
  • Entry to Outback Stockman’s Show – 11am
  • Lunch at Cattlemen’s Bar & Grill – Lunch

Next: Qantas and wildlife water hole