Drover's Sunset Cruise incl. Smithy's Dinner & Show in Longreach
Overview
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4 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
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.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
***Please call our friendly office team on 07 4658 3000 to discuss any dietary requirements or mobility concerns. We strive to accommodate our guests needs, but we must know these in advance and cannot make provision for dietary requests without prior notice
***Please call our friendly office team on 07 4658 3000 to discuss any dietary requirements or mobility concerns. We strive to accommodate our guests needs, but we must know these in advance and cannot make provision for dietary requests without prior notice
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
The colours of the outback come alive at sunset as you glide down the Thomson River aboard the 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. Purchase an icy cold drink from our licensed bar to pair with complimentary savoury delights served on shared nibbles platters. Photo opportunities are endless, but our stop at Sunset Bend is the hands-down favourite. As the vibrant sunset colours fade into starlight, we dock at Smithy’s Outback Dinner & Show. Relax under the stars with table-service dining featuring camp-oven themed modern cuisine. Live on stage, our talented musical performers will entertain you with their songs and stories. Book early to experience this multi-award winning outback experience.
What‘s Included
Live entertainment
Dinner
Air-conditioned vehicle
River cruise
Pickup points
Longreach Tourist Park
Thrush Road Longreach Australia
Abajaz Motor Inn
11 Wonga St, Longreach Australia
Longreach Motor Inn
Longreach Motor Inn 84 Galah St, Longreach Australia
Longreach Caravan Park
176-180 Ibis St Longreach Australia
Saltbush Retreat
63-65 Ilfracombe Rd, Longreach Australia
Albert Park Motor Inn
Ilfracombe Rd & Stork Rd, Longreach Australia
The Jumbuck Motel
45 Ilfracombe Rd, Qld Longreach Australia
Options
Pickup Times - 1-15 Oct
Pickup Times - 1-15 Oct Pickup included
August - September 2026
August 1 - September 13 2026 Pickup included
May - July 2026
May 1- July 31 2026 Pickup included
September 2026
September 14 - 30 2026 Pickup included
Drover's Sunset Cruise includes Smithy's Outback Dinner and Show
Pickup included
Pickup Times - 15-30 April
Pickup Times - 15-30 April Pickup included
October 2026
October 1 - 15 Pickup included
Pickup Times - 14-30 Sept
Pickup Times Pickup included
Reviews
668 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great night out in Longreach.
christine w,May 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A very informative cruise on the Thomson River. Amazing sunset. Great dinner and entertainment. Picked up by bus and returned to accommodation. All staff so friendly and accommodating.
River cruise excellence
adrianbZ438IW,May 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent. Staff so friendly. Cruise Excellent. Food Excellent. Sunset amazing. Entertainment a little loud. Well worth the experience.
Beautiful sunset made even better by great company
OnAir758883,Oct 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic evening on the river , great crew & the service was amazing. Then an evening of entertainment at Smithy’s which was definitely a highlight. Dinner was yummy !!
Great evening VG
X5325LTmariat,Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great sunset cruise, very informative providing a great insight to country life. Dinner was fantastic along with the entertainment. Great event all round.
Absolutely wonderful Australian Outback Experience
Sue R,Oct 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a wonderful celebration of the Aussie Outback. The sunset cruise was beautiful but it was surpassed by the dinner and entertainment in a beautiful setting. What a fantastic team of people. Don't miss this experience if you're in Longreach!
River cruise
trina w,Sep 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A must to do whilst in Longreach. Well worth the cost. Meal and entertainment were first rate highly recommended
Cruise Dinner and Show
Jan S,Sep 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Enjoyed the cruise. Entertainment was good. Meal was not worth the cost with small serve of protein and poor quality of veg which was mostly carrots. Lovely staff.
Well worth doing Smithy’s Cruise and Dinner
GaryJ377,Sep 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Smithy’s Cruise and dinner was a great evening outing, learnt some local history had a good feed and entertainment. Recommended higgly
Well worth it. Highly recommended
Brett S,Sep 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The whole experience was fantastic. The Thompson River was beautiful and the dinner plus entertainment were also great. I would recommend to anyone.
A great afternoon and evening of fun and relaxation.
cherylz195,Sep 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such a lot of fun. Afternoon tea was great on the boat and guides were informative and blended well with the group. Informative dialogue and helpful staff. The two Davids and Joyce looked after us well on the boat. Then back for the dinner and show. It was an elegant stop in the bush. Entertainment was fantastic and food was very tasty. We met lots of lovely similar minded people on this outing.
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