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From AUD 149

4.77
333 reviews
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Overview

Available languages

English

4 hours

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An evening of outback tradition and legend.

Cruise down the splendid Thomson River at sunset on one of our heritage boats. Watch the birds come home to roost on the riverbanks and learn about the local flora, fauna and history. (Nibbles provided, BYO alcohol)

As darkness falls, the boat moors at Outback Pioneers' river camp for a 2-course stockman’s dinner around the campfire. Our bush poet charms the crowd. After dinner watch the ‘Starlight’s Spectacular Sound & Light Picture Show’ – a movie in the open-air riverbank theatre. This exclusive movie was commissioned by the Kinnon family to celebrate the tale of Captain Starlight. Finally, enjoy tea, damper and golden syrup by the campfire under a million stars.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Dietary requirements? Please provide details in NOTES

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Hearty GF beef stockman's stew with mash potatoes and vegetables, followed by dessert. Please contact Outback Pioneers in advance if you have dietary requirements

Billy tea with damper.

You are welcome to BYO alcoholic beverages

What To Expect

1

Enjoy a gentle sunset cruise down the majestic Thomson River, where birds flock home to roost on the riverbanks. This is Longreach’s original Thomson River Cruise and still a must-do for every visitor to Longreach. There are endless photo opportunities and an insightful commentary as you pass natural features. Subject to availability, you may be cruising on the original paddlewheeler or on the Thomson Princess, which has riverside seats all around and lets you capture photos of the photogenic paddlewheeler at sunset. (In the quieter season, we only use the paddlewheeler.)

1 hour 30 minutes•Admission Not Applicable
2

We go ashore for a traditional stockman’s camp-fire dinner. This is the real outback experience with inspiring and humorous traditional entertainment featuring our barefoot bush poet and your Kinnon family host.

1 hour•Admission Not Applicable

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Starlights Cruise Experience

Pickup included

Reviews

4.77

333 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Cruise show poetry and campfire meals

    Gregory T,

    Jun 16, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Beautiful cruise along Thomson river and excellent commentary. Great bush poetry and meals around campfire followed by starlight show and Billy tea and damper. Highly recommend 👍

  • Do it when in longreach....

    Diane L,

    May 2, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Do it when in longreach. What an amazing way to end the day. Sunset was beautiful. Staff were friendly and amazing. Food was out of this world. The poems were really good (i was not really a lover of poems but that has changed now)

  • Great boat ride and show

    Janette W,

    Oct 20, 2024

    - Viator

    5.00

    Great fun . I felt that I was family and had known everyone involved for a long time. Good communications. Enjoyed every minute.

  • Australiana at its best.

    Melissa B,

    Oct 17, 2024

    - Viator

    5.00

    It was great to hear good old Aussie jokes, pulling the leg. Interesting commentary, fabulous guides and staff. Delicious meal and completely satisfied. Great night!

  • Stunning

    Rose A,

    Oct 12, 2024

    - Viator

    5.00

    Boat ride up the Thomson. The paddleboat is so old and made the experience authentic. There was the joy of seeing people with their pets in the river and a good variety of wildlife.

From AUD 149

4.77
333 reviews
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