Silver-Tails Rail Sunset With Smithy's Dinner & Show in Longreach
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4 hours
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Experience the ultimate dinner with our sunset rail journey and Smithy's Outback Dinner & Show. Indulge in canapes, enjoy a drink, and a delicious two-course dinner with live entertainment to conclude your night.
This ultimate dinner experience starts with the late afternoon Silver-Tails Sunset rail experience where you watch the sun set over the floodplains, whilst savouring signature canapes, enjoying a drink, and quality Outback Hospitality on our heritage Rail Motor.
For dinner we connect you with our incredible Smithy’s Outback Dinner & Show experience under the stars. Enjoy a delicious two-course camp oven themed dinner, followed up with freshly baked damper and billy tea. A good selection of wine, cold beer, soft drinks and select pre-mixes is available for purchase from our licensed bar. Live on stage our talented outback performer will entertain you with their songs and stories.
This night out will be a highlight of your Outback holiday.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
A moderate level of fitness is required to get on and off the train and coach.
Please Advise any Food Allergies or Mobility Concerns
What To Expect
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 remain on the train for the duration of the journey until it arrives at Smithy's Crossing. You will disembark the train by it's steps and climb aboard a coach to be transferred to our dinner location at Smithy's Outback Dinner & Show. Once dinner is finished, you will be transported by coach back to the starting point, at the Longreach Railway Station.
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VIP Silver-Tails Rail Sunset With Smithy's Dinner and Show
May - July 2026
May - July 2026
August - September 2026
August 1 - September 13 2026
What‘s Included
2-course camp oven themed dinner cooked over the Gidyea coals
Songs & stories by a local entertainer on the river stage
Ride Heritage 2000 Class Rail Motor
Full table-service dining under the stars
Locally sourced canapes are provided aboard the train. Damper and billy tea or coffee is provided at the Outback Dinner and Show
Informative Interpretation from our Rail Motor Driver
A quality selection of wine, spirits and cold beer is available for purchase from our licensed bar, cash or card
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
7 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Outback spectacular experience ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
opinion teller,May 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Having joined my good mate on my first trip through Western Queensland and Longreach, we quickly discovered why Outback Aussie Tours has such a strong reputation for its outback experiences. Originally, we were booked for the Thomson River cruise, but after a last-minute change, the team went above and beyond to ensure we still had a memorable evening. Instead, we were treated to the Silver-Trail Rail Sunset aboard the Outback Rail Adventure — and they certainly didn’t disappoint. My mate being the train enthusiast he is made the experience even better, with his excitement rubbing off on me from the moment we stepped aboard the beautifully restored heritage 2000 class Silver Rail Motor. Guests are welcomed onboard by friendly staff with champagne and canapés as the train rolls through the breathtaking floodplains and rugged terrain surrounding Longreach. Watching the spectacular outback sunset and the ever-changing colours across the landscape was something pretty special. And the night still wasn’t over. The experience finishes at Smithy’s, where guests are treated to a spectacular wood-fired three-course dinner and show, all while being entertained under the stars of the outback sky. A brilliant way to experience the heart of the Australian outback for the very first time.
Enjoyable sunset tour Longreach
Kerry J,Sep 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a lovely experience and very enjoyable and relaxing with good laughs Highly recommend the sunset is awesome and worth every cent 🌹
A must do
Ette B,Aug 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00So much fun, such great food, great staff. Lifetime memories made. It’s a must when visiting Longreach. Well done to all staff and organisers👍👍
Silver bullet to delights of Longreach
Teresa W,Jul 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Beautiful nostalgic journey on an old diesel powered stainless steel, affectionately known as " Silver Bullet" train. See the wild and lovely outback scrub lands,and wildlife,kangaroos. Water birds and sheep, yep sheep! After a lovely and peaceful trip on the train, see the sunset lower below the horizon, and disembark from our silver steed, to indulge in some bush cuisine at Smithys by the river.
Rail, Sunset, Natural outback scenery, a wide open night sky listening to live music.
U7848WYcassandrab,Feb 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Going on the sunset ride was gorgeous seeing the scenery of the natural outback. The commentary from Mick and the excellent driving of Rob, their smiles and chatty personalities insured everyone had a good time. Stopping on the bridge to look over a water hole and watch the sunset over the horizon, while having a drink and delicious canapes. Then making our way back to 'Smithy's', being greeted by comforting smiles from the friendly staff. Smithy's is a rustic, nature filled, elegant scenery with lights twinkling overhead. A delicious dinner cooked on an open campfire with mouthwatering desserts while watching and listening to the wonderful Drew Blundell. The best part, followed by a famous Billy tea and Smithy's famous damper which you can't stop eating! Once you visit Smithy's you will want to go back again for this fantastic experience.
Silver-Tails Rail Sunset trip only
maynessal,Jul 26, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We didn't do the dinner, because we had already done it the week before. The canapés on the Silver-Tails Rail Sunset trip were delicious. I was particularly impressed because I requested the gluten free option. Often, gluten free stuff is like wet sawdust, but my platter was superb! Thank you. It was a fitting end to our holiday.
Great Experience
X2761IOjohnm,Sep 26, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00From the original contact right through to the conclusion of the tour the staff and organisational skills of those staff were amazing.
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