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Longreach: Half Day Nogo Station Experience

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Longreach, Australia
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On average, this is booked 14 (4.5) days in advance.

3 to 4 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Nogo Station Experience – An Authentic Outback Adventure

Join the Kinnon family for an insider’s journey into outback station life, filled with sights, sounds, and a touch of outback humour. Explore Longreach’s heritage, step inside the historic shearing shed for the Merino wool story, and visit Captain Starlight’s stockyards. Then, embark on a breathtaking open-top safari across the vast plains, spotting native wildlife and iconic outback animals. Finish your adventure with a delicious pioneer-style home-baked saddle-bag lunch under the gum trees. A genuine taste of the outback!

What's Included

  • Tea and coffee Billy-tea heated over the campfire. Coffee is also available.
  • Lunch Home-baked saddle-bag lunch is included. Please call Outback Pioneers in advance if you have dietary requirements.

    Meeting and Pickup

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    If you are staying with friends or family in town, please meet at The Station Store, 126 Eagle Street, Longreach. Our accommodation pick-up route commences at 7.45am

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    Outback Pioneers - Tours And Experiences (pass by)

    Begin your journey with a guided tour of Longreach’s heritage sites, enriched by personal insights and captivating stories from your Kinnon family host. Discover the history, characters, and events that shaped this iconic outback town.
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    Longreach

    Step back in time at Nogo Station’s historic shearing shed, where the heart of Longreach’s sheep industry comes to life. Watch a skilled sheepdog in action, expertly mustering the flock before stepping inside the shearing shed to meet the magnificent Merinos. Here, a member of the Kinnon family will share the fascinating story of wool—from the sheep’s back to the world’s markets. To truly understand Longreach, you must understand the role of sheep, and there’s no better place to experience it than at Nogo Station.
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    1 hour Admission Ticket Free

    Longreach (pass by)

    Climb aboard an open-top double-decker bus and take in breathtaking views of the vast outback plains. Spot wedge-tailed eagles soaring overhead and watch as local wildlife mingles with iconic cattle breeds, hardy stock horses, and even feral animals like desert camels, wild donkeys, and pigs. Just over 20 kilometres from here, Banjo Paterson found inspiration for his famous words—the ‘vision splendid of sunlit plains extended.’ Experience the landscapes that shaped Australia’s outback legends on this unforgettable safari.
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    Longreach

    Step into the world of Captain Starlight at a recreated bush camp and enjoy a traditional pioneer-style Billy-can lunch and billy tea under the shade of the gum trees. Soak up the outback atmosphere as you dine just as the early drovers did—surrounded by history, stories, and the vast beauty of the land.
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    30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Do you require dietaries? Please list in notes.
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers

    Frequently Asked Questions (8)

    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Longreach: Half Day Nogo Station Experience?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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. Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-127041P1

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    74 reviews

    Average 4.89 out of 5 stars based on 74 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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    On average, this is booked 14 (4.5) days in advance.

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    What's Included

    Activity name

    • Tea and coffeeBilly-tea heated over the campfire. Coffee is also available.
    • LunchHome-baked saddle-bag lunch is included. Please call Outback Pioneers in advance if you have dietary requirements.

    Additional Info

    Activity name

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Do you require dietaries? Please list in notes.
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers

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