Cheap Flights from Townsville to Longreach

If you are seeking the true spirit of the Australian outback, Longreach is the place you ought to be. The city sits on the bank of Thompson River and has a lot of exciting activities for visitors on Long reach holidays. Spend a few days in here to enjoy the outback hospitality, to explore the history, nature and wildlife.

Tip: The best time of the year to visit Longreach would be in between May and November. Try avoiding the Australian monsoons while planning your visit.

How to get to Longreach from Townsville

Longreach Airport is only a few minutes’ drive from the city center. From Townsville to Longreach, there are multiple airlines that offer air connectivity. Qantas Airways offer direct flights to Longreach. Townsville to Longreach flights usually takes 6 hours to 20 hours. Qantas airlines duties very cheap flights to Longreach.

Tip: You would like to consider buying your airline tickets as soon as possible to avoid drastic surges in your flight ticket costs. Consider booking your tickets 60 to 90 days in advance.

Things you should do in Longreach

Once you have arrived at Longreach, you will immediately notice how beautiful this place is. If you are looking for a place where you can relive the life of an Australian explorer, stockmen and aboriginal people of the area, you should visit the Australian Stockmen's Hall of Fame.

You can even fly back in time when you get the chance to visit the Qantas Founder's Museum. This museum is a cultural display of airline's beginnings. The kids would love the full-scale replica of Qantas' first-ever aircraft on display. They can even go inside the cockpit and stand inside one of the Rolls Royce engines that gave wings to this aviation industry. 

The Outback Pioneers lets you travel along the original Longreach mail route in a restored stagecoach which is drawn by five stock horses. 

You may also go for an off-roading adventure to Captain Starlight's lookout. This Bushranger Caption Starlight was once a notorious cattle thief.

Tip: Longreach hosts rodeos and many other events throughout the year. Consider checking the Outback Queensland events calendar for many details.

Dining and staying in Longreach

On Galah street in Longreach, you will find the best place to have breakfast and dinner. You should try the authentic Australian dishes that Longreach has to offer. You can also go to the Eagle's street and have a Bushman's burger, a jacket potato with veggies and more for lunch. There are plenty of cheap hotels in all around Longreach. The city also has a lot of exciting souvenir shops where you can buy great things for the ones you care about. 

Tip: You can also go fishing in Thompson River.

There are many Townsville to Longreach flights. You can also combine your Townsville - Longreach flight booking with discount hotel stays for some exciting and great deals. You will be delighted by the experiences and adventures that this great city has to offer. 

You can also experience the culture, find some good offers on dining and stays, preplan you Longreach ultimate bucket list with the help of Trip.com.