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Be immersed in the heart of outback tradition and legend
Enjoy billy-tea and damper around the warming fire
Spectacular sunsets make for an unforgettable evening
The river bank is illuminated by the Starlight’s Spectacular Sound & Light Picture Show
Meet new friends of all ages

Starlights Cruise Experience

By Outback Pioneers
9.6 out of 10
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Overview

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 Picture Show’ – a film in the open-air riverbank theatre. This exclusive film was commissioned by the Kinnon family to celebrate the tale of Captain Starlight. Finally, enjoy tea, damper and golden syrup by the campfire under a million stars.

Activity location

  • Thomson River
    • 4730, Longreach, Queensland, Australia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Thomson River
    • 4730, Longreach, Queensland, Australia

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedHearty GF beef stockman's stew with mash potatoes and vegetables, followed by dessert. Please contact Outback Pioneers in advance if you have dietary requirements
  • What's includedWhat's includedBilly tea with damper.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedYou are welcome to BYO alcoholic drinks

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Dietary requirements? Please provide details in NOTES

Activity itinerary

Thomson River
  • 1h 30m
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. Subject to availability, you may be cruising on the original paddlewheeler or on the Thomson Princess, which has riverside seats all around and lets you capture photos of the photogenic paddlewheeler at sunset. (In the quieter season, we only use the paddlewheeler.)
Thomson River
  • 1h
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 barefoot bush poet and your Kinnon family host.
Thomson River
  • 45m
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’.
Thomson River
  • 30m
Finally, in the atmospheric surroundings of the bush at night, enjoy the timeless favourite – billy tea and damper.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESThomson River
    • 4730, Longreach, Queensland, Australia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEThomson River
    • 4730, Longreach, Queensland, Australia

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