Longreach Thomson River Sunset Boat Cruise with Stockman’s Dinner and Starlight Sound & Light Show
by Outback Pioneers
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.A$330Overview
This four-hour boat cruise on the Thomson River in Longreach takes place at sunset on a heritage paddlewheeler. Passengers sit riverside and watch birds returning to roost while the guide provides commentary about the local environment. Light snacks are included during the cruise, but guests must bring their own alcohol if desired. After the cruise, the boat moors at the Outback Pioneers' river camp for a traditional stockman’s two-course dinner served around a campfire. A bush poet performs during the meal, offering entertaining stories. Following dinner, guests watch the Starlight’s Spectacular Sound & Light Show, an open-air movie about Captain Starlight, created by the Kinnon family. The evening ends with billy tea, damper, and golden syrup served by the campfire under the night sky. Tea and coffee are included with dinner.
Highlights
What's included
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Itinerary
Thomson River Sunset Cruise
Cruise for about 90 minutes on the original paddlewheeler along the Thomson River at sunset. Passengers sit on riverside seats with photo opportunities of the river and birds coming home to roost. An informative commentary covers local natural features during this original and popular Longreach river cruise.
90 min
Stockman’s Campfire Dinner
Disembark for a 60-minute traditional two-course stockman’s dinner around the campfire at Outback Pioneers' river camp. The meal is accompanied by entertaining storytelling and poetry from the bush poet and the Kinnon family host.
60 min
Starlight’s Sound & Light Picture Show
Watch a 45-minute open-air sound and light movie on a big screen by the riverbank. The film, commissioned by the Kinnon family, tells the story of Captain Starlight and features local residents.
45 min
Campfire Tea and Damper
Conclude the evening with 30 minutes enjoying billy tea, damper bread, and golden syrup by the campfire in the nighttime bush setting.
30 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Longreach Thomson River Sunset Boat Cruise with Stockman’s Dinner and Starlight Sound & Light Show
by Outback Pioneers
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.A$330Overview
This four-hour boat cruise on the Thomson River in Longreach takes place at sunset on a heritage paddlewheeler. Passengers sit riverside and watch birds returning to roost while the guide provides commentary about the local environment. Light snacks are included during the cruise, but guests must bring their own alcohol if desired. After the cruise, the boat moors at the Outback Pioneers' river camp for a traditional stockman’s two-course dinner served around a campfire. A bush poet performs during the meal, offering entertaining stories. Following dinner, guests watch the Starlight’s Spectacular Sound & Light Show, an open-air movie about Captain Starlight, created by the Kinnon family. The evening ends with billy tea, damper, and golden syrup served by the campfire under the night sky. Tea and coffee are included with dinner.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Thomson River Sunset Cruise
Cruise for about 90 minutes on the original paddlewheeler along the Thomson River at sunset. Passengers sit on riverside seats with photo opportunities of the river and birds coming home to roost. An informative commentary covers local natural features during this original and popular Longreach river cruise.
90 min
Stockman’s Campfire Dinner
Disembark for a 60-minute traditional two-course stockman’s dinner around the campfire at Outback Pioneers' river camp. The meal is accompanied by entertaining storytelling and poetry from the bush poet and the Kinnon family host.
60 min
Starlight’s Sound & Light Picture Show
Watch a 45-minute open-air sound and light movie on a big screen by the riverbank. The film, commissioned by the Kinnon family, tells the story of Captain Starlight and features local residents.
45 min
Campfire Tea and Damper
Conclude the evening with 30 minutes enjoying billy tea, damper bread, and golden syrup by the campfire in the nighttime bush setting.
30 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.