Our most recommended things to do in Longreach

Qantas Founders Museum First Class Experience

1. Qantas Founders Museum First Class Experience

The First Class Experience Explore the main museum building including our Avro 504k replica, Rolls Royce RB211 747 engine, Bristol Fighter WWI simulator, artifacts and exhibits from the early days of Qantas right up until now. Climb aboard the Consolidated PBY Catalina amphibious aircraft from 1944. Venture into the National Heritage Listed Qantas Hangar - the oldest civil aviation structure in Australia! See the DH-50, the kind of aircraft that started the Royal Flying Doctor Service, and climb aboard the DH-61 - the first aircraft with a toilet onboard! Join one of our incredible tour guides on a 90 minute journey through our Airpark enclosure with a look at our Douglas DC-3 and then climb aboard the Lockheed Super Constellation for a trip through golden age of air travel. Next you'll board our Boeing 707 - the first jet aircraft Qantas ever purchased and the first jet registered in Australia and learn about its incredible journey to be at the museum - it involves Saudi Arabian princes, Michael Jackson, John Travolta and the largest sum ever spent by the museum to acquire a jet aircraft - but you'll have to do the tour to know more. Next up you'll explore the Queen of the Skies, the Boeing 747-200 including a visit to the upper deck and a look inside the flight deck. You'll also have the opportunity to stand inside one of the 747's four Rolls Royce engines and have your photo taken inside (photos available in the gift shop for an additional cost). Its then time for your 747 Flight Deck & Wing Walk Experience - climb into the pilot's seat and be awed by the 900+ switches, knobs and levers that control this marvel of modern engineering. Explore the 747 in greater detail and then harness up for an experience unlike any other - walking on the wing of the Boeing 747! This experience cannot be missed!

Qantas Founders Museum Premium Economy Experience

2. Qantas Founders Museum Premium Economy Experience

The Premium Economy experience Explore the main museum building including our Avro 504k replica, Rolls Royce RB211 747 engine, Bristol Fighter WWI simulator, artifacts and exhibits from the early days of Qantas right up until now. Climb aboard the Consolidated PBY Catalina amphibious aircraft from 1944. Venture into the National Heritage Listed Qantas Hangar - the oldest civil aviation structure in Australia! See the DH-50, the kind of aircraft that started the Royal Flying Doctor Service, and climb aboard the DH-61 - the first aircraft with a toilet onboard! Join one of our incredible tour guides on a 90 minute journey through our Airpark enclosure with a look at our Douglas DC-3 and then climb aboard the Lockheed Super Constellation for a trip through golden age of air travel. Next you'll board our Boeing 707 - the first jet aircraft Qantas ever purchased and the first jet registered in Australia and learn about its incredible journey to be at the museum - it involves Saudi Arabian princes, Michael Jackson, John Travolta and the largest sum ever spent by the museum to acquire a jet aircraft - but you'll have to do the tour to know more. Next up you'll explore the Queen of the Skies, the Boeing 747-200 including a visit to the upper deck and a look inside the flight deck. You'll also have the opportunity to stand inside one of the 747's four Rolls Royce engines and have your photo taken inside (photos available in the gift shop for an additional cost). As the sun sets you'll venture back to the museum and into the Airpark to experience our Luminescent light and sound show. Using the latest state-of-the-art projection mapping technology as well as immersive surround sound, our Airpark transforms into a 360 degree outdoor theatre experience. Experience the 100 year story of Qantas and witness the Super Constellation "start up", the 707's engine's internal workings and the 747 become the most unique cinema screen you will ever see!

Longreach History and Town Tour

3. Longreach History and Town Tour

Hear the stories about Longreach, its history, people and the town itself. Gain an insight into how people live in Outback Queensland. Visit some of the interesting historical places around town. A great introduction to all the interesting things Longreach has to offer.

Ilfracombe Tour

4. Ilfracombe Tour

Be immersed in Outback Queensland's sheep history. Travelling to Ilfracombe experience our big sky country and learn about what this country has to offer and how people live on the "land". Once you get to Ilfracombe there will be time to explore Machinery Mile and the Wellshot Centre and find out how the country rode on the sheep's back. Lunch (at your own expense) is at the famous Wellshot Hotel - containing a lot of history and renowned for its quirky themes and activities.

Captain's Club Experience

5. Captain's Club Experience

The Captain's Club experience Explore the main museum building including our Avro 504k replica, Rolls Royce RB211 747 engine, Bristol Fighter WWI simulator, artifacts and exhibits from the early days of Qantas right up until now. Climb aboard the Consolidated PBY Catalina amphibious aircraft from 1944. Venture into the National Heritage Listed Qantas Hangar - the oldest civil aviation structure in Australia! See the DH-50, the kind of aircraft that started the Royal Flying Doctor Service, and climb aboard the DH-61 - the first aircraft with a toilet onboard! Join one of our incredible tour guides on a 90 minute journey through our Airpark enclosure with a look at our Douglas DC-3 and then climb aboard the Lockheed Super Constellation for a trip through golden age of air travel. Next you'll board our Boeing 707 - the first jet aircraft Qantas ever purchased and the first jet registered in Australia and learn about its incredible journey to be at the museum - it involves Saudi Arabian princes, Michael Jackson, John Travolta and the largest sum ever spent by the museum to acquire a jet aircraft - but you'll have to do the tour to know more. As part of the Captain's Club package you also have exclusive access to the private rooms of the 707 as well as a one-of-a-kind 707 wing walk. Next up you'll explore the Queen of the Skies, the Boeing 747-200 including a visit to the upper deck, climb into the pilot's seat and be awed by the 900+ switches, knobs and levers that control this marvel of modern engineering.. You'll also have the opportunity to stand inside one of the 747's four Rolls Royce engines and have your photo taken inside. Harness up and walk on the wing of the Boeing 747! On arrival back into the museum, you will be presented with a copy of the Hudson Fysh trilogy book set and a complimentary photo montage of your tour. Then sit back, relax and enjoy an inclusive. As the sun sets you'll venture back to the museum and into the Airpark to experience our Luminescent light and sound show. Using the latest state-of-the-art projection mapping technology as well as immersive surround sound, our Airpark transforms into a 360 degree outdoor theatre experience. Experience the 100 year story of Qantas and witness the Super Constellation "start up", the 707's engine's internal workings and the 747 become the most unique cinema screen you will ever see!

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