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 Back to the Outback Qld
Visit Longreach Qld
‘Pioneering country’ best describes Longreach and its environs and it was for this reason that it was chosen as the site for the Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame, built as a tribute to the pioneers – explorers, stockmen, Aboriginal tribes, poets, writers and artists – all of whom contributed in some way to the history and lifestyle of Outback Australia.
Longreach was settled in the 1870's and is now the largest town in the Central West. Historically, Longreach is also known for its role with Qantas.
The hangar at the airport was the first operational base for an airline which began life in Queensland’s Outback and grew into our first international carrier.
 It was in this hangar that Australia's first six aircraft were built between 1922 and 1934. The hangar now houses the Qantas Founders Outback Museum.
Aviation has played many a role in respect to this town. During World War II the airport was a United States of America Airforce Flying Fortress Base. The world's first Flying Surgeon Service began at Longreach in 1959 and today continues to provide specialised medical attention to hospitals in remote communities.
For more information regarding Queensland National Parks and reserves go to Queensland Parks & Wildlife Service.
If travelling to Queensland have a look at Queensland Holidays.
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