Great Darr River Rail Run

Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours

Mobile ticket

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.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Please Advise any Food Allergies or Mobility Concerns

Passengers are required to disembark the train via the steps of the train at Darr River & the Mulga Walk locations.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Travel on our historic Rail Motor

Informative interpretation from your train driver/guide

What To Expect

Longreach

You will meet the silver bullet rail motor on the platform. There is only one train at the station so you can't miss it! Once you are aboard you will travel to Darr River and disembark for an exclusive Smoko and guided Mulga walk then board the train and remain on the train for the duration of the journey until it arrives back to the Longreach Railway Station.

Admission Included

Options

May - September 2026

April 2026

October 2026

Great Darr River Rail Run

Reviews

4.89

9 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

A morning out on the rail with a walk in the bush.
cherylz195,
Sep 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Such a great trip, train ride was comfortable, guides were amazing, fun and informative. Saw lots of wildlife on the way. Morning tea was great. Billy tea well made and damper and biscuits lovely.
A must do in Longreach
le0net,
Aug 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Wonderful experience travelling through Mitchell Plains and over the Thompson River. Kangaroos bounding next to the train at 40km/hr and emus crossing the line in front of the 2 carriage train. Entertaining hosts in Robbie and David, and Merle's excellent morning tea. Great fun.
wonderful 4 days whistle stop tour Dah River Run July 2025
valdaj2015,
Aug 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
a train ride to look at the sunset which was not disappointing. Robby and David were a great crew, as was our OAT guide Bob. Smiles and friendly service. free glass of Champaign and canapes on arrival at our sunset spot.
This was an amazing...
Julie W,
Jul 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was an amazing experience - David our tour guide was very knowledgeable and our morning tea was amazing !!!
Who said trains are boring?
W9480LBmelissab,
Oct 22, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was a great way to spend a morning. Even though there's no air conditioning in this old train, with all the windows open there was a great breeze keeping the temperature down inside. The friendliness of the staff, their knowledge and constantly cheerful interaction made the morning fun and relaxing. The morning tea was very good, with pretty good damper.
Recommended
Leonie G,
Apr 25, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Nice leisurely train ride into the bush. Great morning tea, best damper served with corned beef and relish. Friendly staff.
Wildlife galore
bobgZ9398SE,
Oct 16, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Wonderful informative trip. Saw heaps of Aussie wildlife. Darr River is amazing with beautiful morning tea with great damper again.
travelling by train
NathanK119,
Sep 25, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
What an awesome experience to travel by train through the plains of Longreach. Our host Renee and the driver David were great very informative about the area and also the train. My son is a train fanatic so he loved but my daughter and I lso had a great time watching the countryside go by and seeings all the wildlife, including emus, wallaroo's, pigs and of course bird life, would totally recomend this tour. Nathan
Darr River Rail Trip
MTK 1987,
Sep 16, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This is a wonderful way to see another part of the Longreach area. This is a relatively new experience and our guides were Renae and David who were very informative and made the experience really fun. The Darr River where we had a wonderful "smoko", is absolutely beautiful. Highly recommend doing this or any of the other rail trips that Outback Aussie Tours offer.