Silver-Tails Rail Sunset with Smithy's Outback Dinner & Show + Return Transfers
Step aboard a heritage 2000 class rail motor for an unforgettable journey through the spectacular changing colours of the landscape and red mulga country as the sun sets over the west. Savour delicious canapes while your driver shares onboard stories about the romance of the rails, with drinks available for purchase as you glide past the secret lagoon bathed in golden afterglow. Arrive at Smithy’s beside the coolibah-lined Thomson River for a two-course table-service dinner under the stars featuring succulent camp-oven themed modern cuisine, followed by billy tea and damper. Sit back and enjoy talented live entertainment on Smithy’s River Stage before your return coach transfer to Longreach accommodation – an award-winning outback evening combining heritage rail, dining and show.
Inclusions
- Valid for one child (4–14) or one adult (15+)
- 4.5-hour experience combining heritage rail journey, dinner and show
- Heritage rail journey aboard 2000 class rail motor
- Onboard interpretation and stories from experienced rail motor driver
- Complimentary signature canapes onboard
- Travel through floodplain, gidgee, open downs, ghost gums and red mulga country
- Sunset views at secret lagoon
- Two-course table-service dinner at Smithy’s featuring camp-oven themed modern cuisine
- Billy tea and freshly baked damper
- Live entertainment by talented musical performer on Smithy’s River Stage
- Licensed cash/card bar available onboard rail motor and at Smithy’s
- Return coach transfers from Smithy’s to Longreach accommodation
- Available: Select days April – June
- Departure: Longreach Railway Station, Landsborough Highway, Longreach, Queensland
- Please note: Arrive up to 30 minutes prior to train departure time for check-in. Pickup times for return transfer vary by location and are listed on your booking confirmation
Pricing & availability
LOT 1 Wonga St, Longreach, QLD
Things to know
- Bookings are essential at least 24 hours in advance. Should Outback Aussie Tours need to contact you regarding your reservation, they will do so via the email/phone number you have supplied upon making your booking.
- Present printed or smartphone voucher upon arrival.
- Sun protection (hat, sunscreen, sunglasses)
- Weather-appropriate clothing
- Closed-toe shoes
- Water bottle
Important:
- Exclusions: Drinks from licensed bar (available for purchase onboard rail motor and at Smithy’s), accommodation, personal expenses
- Pick-up/drop-off point: Outback Aussie Tours will arrange return coach transfer from Smithy’s to your Longreach accommodation. Please advise accommodation location at time of booking
- Pickup times for return transfer vary by location and are listed on your booking confirmation
- Departure point: Longreach Railway Station, Landsborough Highway, Longreach, Queensland.
- Please arrive up to 30 minutes prior to train departure time for check-in
- Any additional personal expenses must be paid directly to vendor(s)
- Menu is subject to change. Images and sample menu have been provided as examples only
- Tour duration: Approximately 4.5 hours including transfers
- Child rate applies to ages 4–14 years
- Adult rate applies to ages 15+ years
- Infants under 3 may enter free of charge but must sit on the lap of an accompanying adult. No meal included for infants
- Fitness level: Medium – guests have no mobility concerns and have declared any pre-existing injuries which may affect participation. Please note tours include leisurely walks that can be in excess of 1.5km. Not suitable for guests needing wheelie-walkers or wheelchairs
Cancellations and change of bookings:
Cancellation fees applies to bookings made as per below cancellation schedule:
- 60 days and over: 10% of tour fare
- 59-46 days: 50% of tour fare
- 45-30 days: 75% of tour fare
- Under 30 days: 100% of tour fare
Terms & Conditions:
- Tours are weather dependent and may be cancelled at the discretion of Outback Aussie Tours for passenger and crew safety
- Itinerary is subject to change without notice depending on weather and rail conditions
- Silver-Tails Rail Sunset departure dates vary by season:
- 15–30 April: Wednesday (Train departs 4.45pm)
- 1 May–31 July: Wednesday & Saturday (Train departs 4.45pm)
- 1 August–13 September: Wednesday & Saturday (Train departs 5pm)
- 14–30 September: Wednesday & Saturday (Train departs 5.15pm)
- 1–15 October: Wednesday (Train departs 5.30pm)
- Smithy’s Outback Dinner & Show departure dates vary by season:
- 16–30 April: Monday, Wednesday, Friday (Pick-ups start from 5.45pm)
- 1 May–31 July: Wednesday & Saturday (Pick-ups start from 5.30pm)
- 1 August–13 September: Wednesday & Saturday (Pick-ups start from 5.45pm)
- 14–30 September: Wednesday & Saturday (Pick-ups start from 6pm)
- 1–15 October: Wednesday (Pickups start from 6.15pm)
- Bookings for this package offer flexibility to travel on the two experiences on any operational day of your choosing, subject to availability
- All dates subject to availability and minimum numbers
- Must be aged 18+ for alcohol consumption from licensed bar and provide valid ID upon request. Outback Aussie Tours abides by RSA regulations and has the right to enforce them
- Guests must declare any pre-existing injuries or mobility concerns that may affect participation
- All bookings are subject to Outback Aussie Tours’ full Terms and Conditions available at https://outbackaussietours.com.au/terms-conditions/
- Late arrivals and no-shows voids offer
Please Note:
Bookings for this offer are limited and subject to availability. Not valid with any other offer
Entire value must be used in one visit; any unused portions will be forfeited and cannot be used at a later date
Important:
We reserve the right to modify prices for marketing and commercial reasons. Please note that full terms and conditions apply. Full terms and conditions are located on the terms and conditions page of our website
Outback Aussie Tours
Operating for over 35 years, Outback Aussie Tours is proudly owned and operated by born-and-bred Western Queenslanders Alan and Sue Smith. Together with their experienced team, they specialise in crafting authentic Queensland outback experiences, sharing the natural and cultural beauty of the region.