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Top 7 nightlife & evening things to do in Longreach

Longreach after dark. Jazz bars, food crawls that start at 9 PM, sundowner cruises, and the rooftops worth the climb. Curated for travellers who'd rather their evenings be a story than a queue.

  1. Silver-Tails Rail Sunset With Smithy's Dinner & Show in Longreach, Longreach1

    1. Silver-Tails Rail Sunset With Smithy's Dinner & Show in Longreach

    5.0· 7 reviews· 4 hours

    Experience the ultimate dinner with our sunset rail journey and Smithy's Outback Dinner & Show. Indulge in canapes, enjoy a drink, and a delicious two-course dinner with live entertainment to conclude your night. This ultimate dinner experience starts with the late afternoon Silver-Tails Sunset rail experience where you watch the sun set over the floodplains, whilst savouring signature canapes, enjoying a drink, and quality Outback Hospitality on our heritage Rail Motor. For dinner we connect you with our incredible Smithy’s Outback Dinner & Show experience under the stars. Enjoy a delicious two-course camp oven themed dinner, followed up with freshly baked damper and billy tea. A good selection of wine, cold beer, soft drinks and select pre-mixes is available for purchase from our licensed bar. Live on stage our talented outback performer will entertain you with their songs and stories. This night out will be a highlight of your Outback holiday.

  2. Longreach: Stonegrill Dining Experience, Longreach2

    2. Longreach: Stonegrill Dining Experience

    5.0· 4 reviews· 2 hours

    Enjoy the Stonegrill® Dining Experience in the atmospheric outback surroundings of 'The Welcome Home'. Situated at the heritage end of Eagle Street, Longreach, The Welcome Home is like stepping back in time and is always a sociable and relaxed occasion. Early settlers often cooked their meat on a hot stone in a camp-fire and the Stonegrill® Dining Experience brings this concept inside with extras that would have been a feast for a pioneer! Cook your meat (or fish) on a hot volcanic stone at the table, then add your choice of side dishes and sauces. Main course is followed by a chance to sample a range of traditional homestead desserts at the delicious, all-you-can-eat dessert and lolly bar.

  3. Longreach: Country Classics Buffet Dinner, Longreach3

    3. Longreach: Country Classics Buffet Dinner

    5.0· 2 reviews· 2 hours

    Our Country Classics menu takes inspiration from homestead kitchens and Country Women’s Association favourites. Enjoy a delicious main course and all-you-can-eat desserts for an inclusive price! Dine in the heritage surrounds of The Welcome Home on Wednesday and Saturday evenings.

  1. Drover's Sunset Cruise incl. Smithy's Dinner & Show in Longreach, Longreach4

    4. Drover's Sunset Cruise incl. Smithy's Dinner & Show in Longreach

    4.8· 669 reviews· 4.5 hours

    Top deck cruising experiencing an outback sunset. Fully licensed cruise. Two course camp oven dinner under the stars. Bar onboard cruise and at Smithy's Outback Dinner & Show. Credit card facilities available.

  2. Longreach: 4-Hour Starlights Cruise Experience, Longreach5

    5. Longreach: 4-Hour Starlights Cruise Experience

    4.7· 376 reviews· 4 hours

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

  3. Smithy's Outback Dinner & Show in Longreach, Longreach6

    6. Smithy's Outback Dinner & Show in Longreach

    4.5· 23 reviews· 2.5 hours

    Settle back and enjoy an evening to remember dining under the stars beside the Coolibah-lined Thomson River. Enjoy full table-service as you tuck into a delicious two-course camp oven themed dinner at Smithy’s, followed up with freshly baked damper and billy tea. A good selection of wine, cold beer, soft drinks and select pre-mixes is available for purchase from our licensed bar. Live on stage our talented outback performer will entertain you with their songs and stories. A night out at the award-winning Smithy’s is a ‘must do’ when in Longreach – an experience that is bound to be a highlight of your Outback holiday.

  4. Smithy's Sunset Cruise in Longreach, Longreach7

    7. Smithy's Sunset Cruise in Longreach

    4.4· 7 reviews· 2.5 hours

    The colours of the outback come alive at sunset as you glide down the Thomson River aboard the M.V. Longreach Explorer. After a warm welcome by our experienced crew, take your seat on the top deck ready to capture 360-degree sweeping, river and floodplain views. Our Captain will enthral you with captivating stories about the river, its wildlife and Indigenous heritage. Enjoy complimentary nibbles on board, and purchase icy cold drinks from our licensed bar. Photo opportunities are endless, but our stop at Sunset Bend is a hands-down favourite. As we leisurely cruise back to our dock, you will see stunning vibrant sunset colours as they fade into starlight.

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