Brisbane to Longreach road trip: Distance, drive time & attractions
Barcaldine and Longreach
At the junction with the Capricorn Highway comes Barcaldine, birthplace of the Australian Labor Party. The Australian Workers’ Heritage Centre tells the tale of how a political movement sprang from the Shearers’ Strike. The best Barcaldine accommodation option is the solid Barcaldine Country Motor Inn.
The final leg of the Brisbane to Longreach drive, from Barcaldine to Longreach, heads east for 108km to arguably the best town in the Queensland outback.
Longreach attractions include the Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame and Outback Heritage Centre, plus the Qantas Founders Museum. Both offer genuinely high quality tourist experiences. You can also do a Longreach river cruise along the Thomson River.
Longreach accommodation picks
Longreach offers a surprisingly interesting range of accommodation. The options particularly worthy of consideration are…
- For central location and a pool: Abajaz Motor Inn or Longreach Motor Inn.
- For luxury glamping: Mitchell Grass Retreat.
- For charm and character: Saltbush Retreat.
9 brilliant Brisbane experiences to book in advance
- Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary tickets (or entry plus river cruise combo) – hold a koala and see lots of adorable native wildlife.
- Brisbane River cruise – see the key sights and learn about the city on the way.
- Story Bridge Adventure Climb – walk along the top of Brisbane’s famous bridge, with 360 degree views.
- Combine the Southbank Parklands, City Botanic Gardens and Kangaroo Point Cliffs on a fun Segway tour.
- Helicopter flight – see the city from a bird’s eye view.
- Kayaking tour – choose the night tour to see the city light up, the day tour to enjoy the sunshine.
- XXXX brewery tour – see how Australia’s most famous beer is made.
- Guided wine flight tasting – get an Aussie wine introductory course.
- See Brisbane’s spooky side on a city centre ghost tour.
More Longreach driving times
Longreach to Barcaldine: Distance 108km, driving time 1h19m.
Longreach to Charleville: Distance 515km, driving time 5h25m.
Longreach to Cloncurry: Distance 527km, driving time 5h39m.
Longreach to Emerald: Distance 417km, driving time 4h20m.
Longreach to Mount Isa: Distance 647km, driving time 7h. (More driving times to Mount Isa)
Longreach to Roma: Distance 701km, driving time 7h27m.
Longreach to Winton: Distance 179km, driving time 1h51m. (More driving times to Winton)