Cheap Flights from Brisbane to Longreach

A town obsessed with birds, Longreach is also known as the heart of Queensland, Australia. The streets in Longreach comes from the name of waterbirds and land birds. The Thomson River in Longreach vast variety of wildlife including pelicans, loads of fish, turtles and other waterbirds.

Longreach is one of the favourite places of the royal family for its outback hospitality. It is also a hub of classic outbreak entertainment. There is plenty of live entertainment shows to visit in Longreach. The primary industries of Longreach are cattle, sheep and tourism.

Tip: The best time to visit Longreach is from April to October as the weather is not as hot as the summer months.

The fastest way to get to Longreach

Flying is the fastest option to go from Brisbane to Longreach as the distance between them is about 1,178 km. Longreach Airport services Longreach. Longreach Airport mostly services the central west region covering Longreach, Winton and Barcaldine townships. The airport offers amenities such as water and soft drinks available from vending machines in the departure lounge.

For direct flights to Longreach check Qantas Airways which usually takes little more than 2 hours to reach. Qantas Airways also provides cheap flights from Brisbane.

Tip: One of the founding centres for Qantas Airways is Longreach. Qantas Airways provides domestic and international flights.

Areas to shop and stay at Longreach

Enjoy shopping at many boutiques in Eagle Street for clothes, accessories and cosmetics. Also, Grab a bite or devour food at Eagle Street, which has numerous cafes and restaurants offering different cuisines such as Chinese, Indian and Italian. Duck Street, Galah Street and Stork road also have multiple shops, hotels and restaurants as well. Eat at award-winning restaurants and have a comfortable stay at hotels on the Gold list of Australian accommodation in these areas.

Tip: Drool on the classic desserts, especially peach blossom, which is a cake made with jam and coconut and piped with whipped cream.

Things to do in Longreach

You will never run out of things to do in Longreach. Jump onto a horse-drawn carriage and experience the outback town. Visit the Australian Stockman’s Hall of fame opened by Queen Elizabeth II to exhibit the culture of life in rural Australia. You can get schooled in agriculture and get to know agricultural tools and heroes of remote Australia at the Australian Stockman’s Hall of fame. Camp on the banks of Thomson river, stroll on its banks, take a ride on a cruise and spend your time stargazing and listening to stories. Visit Qantas founder’s Museum to tour first Qantas planes, go inside a cockpit, experience F35 flight simulator and walk on a wing of the aircraft. Qantas offers numerous Brisbane to Longreach flights. To enjoy nature’s beauty go to Longreach botanic walk, which is a 2.5 km floral trail in the middle of the town.

Tip: The town has been named after the extraordinary length of the Thomson River.

Conclusion

Unwind and relax at this rustic town and experience the outback life Australia. Longreach has numerous shops, hotels, restaurants. Enjoy its botanical gardens and cruise. Visit its museums and Hall of fame to understand its background.

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