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Darr River Downs Scenic Experience with Station Tour & Morning Tea
Highlights
- Experience a breathtaking 25-minute helicopter flight from Longreach to Darr River Downs, taking in stunning aerial views.
- Explore the rich history of Darr River Downs through a guided tour of original buildings and landmarks.
- Savour delicious home-baked morning tea while soaking in the tranquil atmosphere of the working merino sheep station.
- Enjoy a scenic drive to Boot Hill Cemetery, adding a unique touch to your Longreach adventure.
Darr River Scenic Experience with Station Tour & Morning Smoko
Tour Description
Complete your Longreach experience by visiting Darr River Downs, a 55,000 acre working merino sheep & beef cattle station. In our fully air-conditioned helicopter take the 25min scenic flight from Longreach to Darr River Station where you’ll be greeted by owners Fiona & Paul for a fully guided tour. The tour takes you through the property’s history, original buildings, landmarks & onsite museums before finishing the morning off with smoko & heading back to Longreach.
Tour Features
• Station Tour (300m walking tour)
• Scenic drive to Boot Hill Cemetery
• Morning Tea – home baked
• Duration: Return flights to Darr River Downs from Longreach, 25min each way + 1.5hr-2hr tour
Itinerary highlights
Darr River Downs Experience
Tour Features
• Station Tour (300m walking tour)
• Scenic drive to Boot Hill Cemetery
• Morning Tea – home baked
• Duration: Return flights to Darr River Downs from Longreach, 25min each way + 1.5hr-2hr tour
Tour details
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Service facilities
Disabled access available, contact operator for details.
Operation information
Queensland Helicopters
Queensland Helicopters is a family-owned business that prides itself on customer service and safety.
Come aboard their helicopter and view the spectacular scenery that the Outback has to offer. You will be truly amazed by the flat vastness and beauty of this ancient landscape. Queensland Helicopters offers scenic flights around Longreach, the Thomson River and surrounding areas.
Top off your Longreach visit and discover Australia’s heartland from above. Soar above Longreach’s legendary attractions and follow the winding curve of Thomson River on their extended flight west to the town weirs, be sure to keep your eye’s peeled for native kangaroos, eagle hawks and emus or witness the magic of a mesmerising outback sunset from the air.
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Accreditations
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Civil Aviation Safety Authority
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
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Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC
Memberships
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- QLD – Outback Queensland Tourism