Starlights Cruise: An Evening of Outback Tradition and Thomson River Legend

Experience an evening of outback tradition and legend on the Starlights Cruise. Cruise down the Thomson River, enjoy a stockman’s dinner, watch a spectacular sound and light show, and end the night with tea and damper under the stars.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Thomson River - Delight in a serene sunset cruise along the magnificent Thomson River, where birds gracefully return to the riverbanks. This is Longreach’s original Thomson River Cruise and remains a must-experience for every visitor to Longreach. Capture endless photos and enjoy insightful commentary as you glide past natural wonders.
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What's Included
  • Dinner
  • Tea and coffee
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic beverages
Additional Information

Experience the authentic charm of the outback evening.
Embark on a magnificent sunset cruise along the Thomson River aboard our historic vessels. Observe the birds as they return to their nests on the river’s edge and gain insights about the regional wildlife, plants, and history. (We provide snacks, but feel free to bring your own drinks)
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Location
Thomson River
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Converyclan
Jul 9, 2025
Starlight Cruise experience - sensational - The cruise was a wonderful experience, well thought out variations during the event that kept it interesting and insightful on the pioneer experience. The good was a highlight, we loved it all!
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Gavin_m
Jul 9, 2025
Wonderful experience - The cruise was awesome, food and fireside experience was excellent. 2nd time doing it as I enjoyed it so much 9 yrs ago. Definitely put it on the bucket list.
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Tkpup
Jul 8, 2025
Great Aussie yarns around the campfire - The river cruise was fun without being a highlight but the campfire stories and poems, the meal and riverbank theatre were great.
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Carolch1346ut
Jul 6, 2025
Unnecessary emails from Tripadvisor - The 8 emails I received from TripAdvisor about reminders, wanting personal information etc etc I almost considered badgering. All this for a 4 hour cruise, which was amazing. I will never book again through TripAdvisor
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7camerons
Jun 29, 2025
Outback Pioneers tour was well worth the money. Highly recommend. - Had a fantastic experience with Outback Pioneers. We did the Starlights Cruise Experience. The tour included pick up and return to the site, a sunset cruise, dinner, movie, and busk poetry. Would definitely recommend this tour to those travelling to Longreach.
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Angie_g
Jun 27, 2025
A lovely experience with... - A lovely experience with great staff. The cruise on the river and the lovely dinner at camp with bush poetry
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Garry_r
Jun 18, 2025
Wonder of the outback - This was great night of entertainment from the moment we boarded the bus. Food good. Would recommend
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Melanie_s
Jul 1, 2025
Great tour - An absolutely delightful tour! Fantastic job! Poetry was great and more entertaining than expected. Enjpyed ourselves.
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Annette_s
Jun 30, 2025
A very worthwhile experience - A prompt pick up from our Longreach accommodation, an evening full of great informative entertainment eg: a peaceful paddle boat cruise down the Thomson River, a video of the rescue of the Pride of the Murray, an excellent movie on Captain Starlight and stockmen of the outback, a warm welcoming campfire to sit by while being entertained by a bush ballad recital and finally a warming meal of stew and damper and billy tea. All in all a very memorable evening.
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Meg_b
Jul 7, 2025
Disappointed - VERY expensive for what it is. Meal was mediocre. Powtry dull. Cruise short. Really best way to explain is they’ve put lipstick on a pig.
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From $98
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).