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Longreach Attractions - Things to do
Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame was opened in 1988 by Queen Elizabeth II. This is billed as a tribute to Australia's Outback, but includes Aboriginal history, the First Fleet, the early settlers and pioneers along with farming. The Stockman's Hall of Fame also documents the history and culture of life on the land. Other themes include exploration, discovery, the stock worker, and developing and living in the Outback. The Stockman's Hall of Fame is open everyday of the year except Christmas form 9am to 5pm. Be warned, this will take you more than an hour or two to really appreciate. During peak season, there is also an RM Williams Outback Stockman Show at 11am and 2pm Monday to Saturday.
URL::: http://www.stockmanshalloffame.com.au
Kinnon and Co horse drawn coach rides. Go for a gallop through the bush in an authentic horse drawn Cobb & Co coach and experience what it was like before the advent of 4WD's and air conditioning. These rides start in the streets of the town of Longreach and then a gallop through the bush, stopping for a smoko and a viewing of a home frown movie. Alternatively, there is an overnight experinece with a sleep-out alongside the river. Both tours leave from the Station Store, 126 Eagle St, Longreach.
URL: http://www.kinnonandco.com.au
Lochern National Park is located about 140 km south west of Longreach, along a rough road which becomes impassable in the wet. Well, you are in the Outback. This National Park truly reflects the droughts and flooding rains that are a part of the channel country. Bird watchers will be thrilled to know that brolgas, red tailed black cockatoos, and Major Mitchell cockatoos live here, along with the newly discovered Emmott's short necked turtle. The Thompson River runs for 20 kms through this park, providing many waterholes, fishing opportunities, and gorgeous old coolibah trees.
URL: http://www.epa.qld.gov.au/projects/park/index.cgi?parkid=183
Lismore Regional Gallery is a must do for lovers of modern art, and has several spaces and galleries. The 24:7 space can be found at the front of the building where art can be seen by passers by 24/7. The Screen Gallery highlights the progressive medium of moving images and screen based works. The Norco Artspace is actually a window at the Norco factory which displays contemporary art. Lismore Contemporary exhibition is dedicated to exhibiting contemporary art. Lismore Regional Gallery is open Tuesdays to Saturdays 10am -4pm and Thursdays it is open until 6pm. The gallery is closed Sundays, Mondays and all Public holidays.
URL: http://www.lismoregallery.org/
Mallanganee National Park is on the Bruxner Highway between Casino and Tenterfield, just east of the village of Mallanganee. This is a World Heritage listed rainforest which includes a section of dry rainforest with silky oaks, teak, hoop pines, and deciduous figs. There are plenty of birds including the regent bowerbird, paradise riflebird, pitta, and red crowned pigeon. There is a lookout not too far into the park that allows for majestic views of the Park. This park is great for bush walking, birdwatching, rainforest walks, and has walking trails and picnic areas.
URL: http://www.nnsw.com.au/npa/mallanganee.html
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