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Smithy's Outback Dinner and Show
Highlights
- Settle back under the stars beside the Coolibah-lined Thomson River for a memorable dining experience.
- Savour a delicious two-course camp oven dinner, complemented by freshly baked damper and billy tea.
- Enjoy live entertainment from talented outback performers, sharing songs and stories that enrich your evening.
- Experience the award-winning Smithy’s, a must-do when visiting Longreach, operating multiple nights a week.
Settle back and enjoy an evening to remember, dining under the stars beside the Coolibah-lined Thomson River. Enjoy full table service as you tuck into a delicious two-course camp oven themed dinner at Smithy’s, followed up with freshly baked damper and billy tea. A good selection of wine and cold beer is available for purchase from their licensed bar. Live on stage their talented outback performers will entertain you with their songs and stories. A night out at the award-winning Smithy’s is a ‘must do’ when in Longreach!
This tour operates in conjunction with the Drover’s Sunset Cruise. Pickup times are from 5pm, and the experience lasts approximately 3.5 hours. Smithy’s Outback Dinner and Show booking only are available Monday, Wednesday, & Friday April-May. Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday from June 1 – Sept 30.
Tour details
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Available from 15 April 2026 to 30 April 2026
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Available from 1 May 2026 to 31 July 2026
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Available from 1 August 2026 to 13 September 2026
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Available from 14 September 2026 to 30 September 2026
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Available from 1 October 2026 to 15 October 2026
Features
Service facilities
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Companion Cards are accepted.
- Asks all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met.
- Website meets <a href="https://www.w3.org/WAI/standards-guidelines/wcag/" target="_blank">WCAG 2.0</a> accessibility standards
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
Allergies and intolerances
Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
- Modify their cooking and cleaning practices to cater for people with food allergies or chemical intolerances (could include menus with meals free from: nuts, dairy, seafood, eggs, gluten etc).
- Staff are trained to respond to allergic reactions.
Operation information
Outback Aussie Tours – Day Tours
Outback Aussie Tours is a family-owned local operator with over 38 years of experience and unrivalled local Outback Queensland knowledge, passion and connections. Discover Queensland’s heartland, its pioneering legends, Outback stations and the majestic Thomson River.
Drover’s Sunset Cruise: Enjoy 360-degree views of the Thomson River aboard the Longreach Explorer. Enjoy captivating stories and complementary nibbles. Finish with Smithy’s Outback Dinner & Show.
Smithy’s Outback Dinner and Show: Enjoy a two-course table service dinner featuring our camp oven-themed modern cuisine under the stars beside the Thomson River. Our talented outback performer will entertain you with songs and stories live on stage.
Smithy’s Sunset Cruise: Take your seat on the top deck of the fully licensed Longreach Explorer as you cruise to Sunset Bend to capture an incredible outback sunset.
Activities
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Accreditations
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ECO Certified (Nature Tourism) by Ecotourism Australia
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
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Savannah Guides
Memberships
- Australian Tourism Export Council
- Queensland Tourism Industry Council
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- QLD – Outback Queensland Tourism
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