Longreach Tourist Park

Longreach Tourist Park is a premier outback holiday destination, offering a comfortable and feature-packed base for exploring the heart of Queensland’s legendary Channel Country. Conveniently located in the historic town of Longreach, this spacious and well-appointed park is renowned for its friendly atmosphere and excellent range of facilities, making it a top choice for travellers on the Matilda Way. The park caters to everyone, with a vast selection of accommodation including shady, grassy powered and unpowered sites suitable for the largest of rigs, as well as a wide variety of modern, air-conditioned cabins and villas. A highlight for many visitors is the large, inviting swimming pool, an essential oasis for cooling off after a day of sightseeing in the outback heat. The park is also famous for its nightly entertainment during the peak season, often featuring live music and roast dinners that bring guests together in a fantastic, social atmosphere. The facilities are top-notch, with multiple clean amenities blocks, a camp kitchen, barbecues, and laundry services. Its location is perfect, placing guests just a stone’s throw from Longreach’s world-class attractions, including the Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame and the Qantas Founders Museum. For a comfortable, entertaining, and perfectly positioned base to experience all the history and adventure of the outback, Longreach Tourist Park is an exceptional choice.

Site Information

• Location: In the town of Longreach, close to the Stockman’s Hall of Fame.
• Site Suitable For: Tents, camper trailers, caravans, and motorhomes of all sizes.
• Road Access: Sealed roads.
• Site Surface: Grass, slab, and dirt sites.
• Camping Permitted: Yes, this is a paid caravan park. Bookings are essential in peak season.
• Maximum Overnight Stays: Check with management when booking.
• Number of Powered Sites: A very large number of powered sites are available.
• Number of Un-powered Sites: A good number of unpowered sites are available.
• Facilities: Swimming pool, toilets, hot showers, camp kitchen, laundry, BBQs, tour desk, dump point.
• Picnic Tables: Yes, available in common areas.
• Potable Water: Yes, potable water is available.
• Mobile Phone Coverage: Excellent for all major carriers.
• TV Reception: Excellent.
• Onsite Public Toilets: Yes.
• Ullage: Dump point available onsite.
• Rubbish Bins: Yes.
• Open Fires: Prohibited.
• Generator Use: Prohibited.
• Number of Sites Available: Numerous defined sites.
• Essentials to Bring: Standard camping gear, swimwear.
• Pet Friendly: Yes, the park is pet-friendly on sites. Check conditions when booking.
• Fishing: Possible in the nearby Thomson River.
• Short Walks: Easy walks into the Longreach town centre.

Local Amenities

All of Longreach’s amenities are a very short drive or a pleasant walk from the park.

• Local Pubs:
  • The Welcome Home Hotel (approx. 1.5 km)
  • The Birdcage Hotel (approx. 1.5 km)
  • The Wellshot Hotel (Ilfracombe, approx. 27 km east – a must-visit)
• Places to Eat:
  • Numerous hotels, cafes, bakeries, and restaurants in Longreach.
• Local Attractions:
  • Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame
  • Qantas Founders Museum
  • Thomson River cruises and dinner shows
  • Powerhouse Museum
• Nearest Caravan Parks:
  • This is a premier caravan park. Other options include Longreach Caravan Park.
• Next Free Camps:
  • Macsland Rest Area (24hr, approx. 15 km south)
  • Barcaldine Recreation Park (donation camp, approx. 107 km east)
• Nearest Dump Points:
  • A dump point is available onsite for guests. A public one is also in town.
• Nearest Petrol Station:
  • Multiple service stations are available within 2 km.
• Drinking Water Resupply:
  • Available onsite.
• Public Toilets:
  • Available onsite and throughout Longreach.

Seasonal Weather Forecast

Longreach has a hot semi-arid climate with very hot summers and mild, dry winters with cold nights.