Great Darr River Rail Run in Longreach
Overview
All aboard our heritage Rail Motor as it travels over the Thomson River and its flood plains, highlighted by the stories that connect the romance of rail with a special slice of western Queensland life outside your window. This tour offers travellers and families a short immersive rail experience.
What's Included
- Tea and coffee Outback Billy Tea & Smoko provided
- Travel on our historic Rail Motor
- Informative interpretation from your train driver/guide
Meeting Location
LOT 1 Wonga Street
Longreach QLD 4730, Australia
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Passengers are required to disembark the train via the steps of the train without a rail platform at Darr River & the Mulga Walk locations.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Please Advise any Food Allergies or Mobility Concerns
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-166940P3
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AEST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Tea and coffee. Outback Billy Tea & Smoko provided.
- Travel on our historic Rail Motor.
- Informative interpretation from your train driver/guide.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Great Darr River Rail Run in Longreach is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Passengers are required to disembark the train via the steps of the train without a rail platform at Darr River & the Mulga Walk locations.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Great Darr River Rail Run in Longreach will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Tea and coffeeOutback Billy Tea & Smoko provided
- Travel on our historic Rail Motor
- Informative interpretation from your train driver/guide
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Passengers are required to disembark the train via the steps of the train without a rail platform at Darr River & the Mulga Walk locations.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Please Advise any Food Allergies or Mobility Concerns
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
