Longreach: Sunset Paddlewheeler Cruise, Show and Dinner

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Highlights

Leisurely river cruise on a paddlewheeler with commentary from your skipper
Traditional bush entertainment including bush poetry
Billy tea and damper with golden syrup
Starlight’s Spectacular Sound & Light Show on the riverbank
2-course stockman’s dinner by the campfire

About this experience

Outback Pioneers’ sunset cruise was the original Thomson River Cruise and is still the favourite with its historic ‘Thomson Belle’ paddlewheeler.

What to expect

Outback Pioneers’ sunset cruise was the original Thomson River Cruise and is still the favourite with its historic ‘Thomson Belle’ paddlewheeler and traditional riverbank entertainment, including a stockmen’s dinner around the campfire.

As the sun goes down, the river is a peaceful environment of reflections and colour – perfect for photos. Then step ashore at our riverbank site and gather around the crackling fire for tales and bush poetry. Watch Starlight’s Spectacular Sound & Light Show featuring our exclusive movie about the adventures of Captain Starlight (aka Harry Redford).

The 3.15pm cruise (available select dates from May) is a leisurely experience with an additional hour to watch the sunset from the riverbank terrace, right next to the Pride of the Murray restoration project.

Things to note

Insect repellent
Warm clothing
Camera
Drinks

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