Longreach (Again)
Longreach: Beating the Rain to Outback History
We hadn’t planned to rush, but when the forecast showed 25mm of rain heading for Southern Queensland, we knew we had to move. Outback roads and that much rain don’t mix—unless you want to be stuck in thick mud for days. So, we made a dash for Longreach, tackling single-lane roads with nothing but endless plains and the occasional road train for company. We stopped overnight along the way at the Stonehenge Hotel.
Rolling into Longreach felt like a win. The sky still threatened rain, but the roads were dry, and we needed a few days to relax.
Longreach itself has a great country town feel. Wide streets, historic pubs, and that relaxed outback pace. We wandered down to the Thomson River, had the rain caught up with us, this whole area would’ve been a different story—muddy, boggy, and impassable.
We stayed a couple of nights, soaking in the history and the relief of beating the weather. Longreach is more than just a stop on the map—it’s a place that tells Australia’s outback story, and we’re glad we got here just in time.
Check out our other post about the first time we visited Longreach and ticked off two of our bucket list items!
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