2026 Season – Available Through the Travel Trade

Smithy’s Outback Dinner Show – An Authentic Outback Evening

Smithy’s Outback Dinner Show

A Memorable Dinner Under the Outback Stars

  • Approximately 2.5-hour riverside experience with live entertainment
  • Departures across the 2026 Winter Program from April to mid-October
  • Gluten-free dinner options available on request
  • Savoury nibbles and a two-course camp oven themed dinner included
  • Option to package with the Drovers Sunset Cruise on the Thomson River
  • Suited to Fully Independent Travellers (FIT), series groups, and mature-age clients
A group of six guests enjoys an elegant dinner gathering under string lights in a remote Australian

EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS

An Outback Evening of Dining and Entertainment

Return Coach from Longreach Accommodation Return coach transfers are included from Longreach accommodation, with pickup times varying by location. Clients should check the pickup time listed on their booking confirmation, as this changes across the season.
A rustic corrugated iron venue called 'Smithy's' hosts an evening entertainment event with a live
Approximately 2.5 Hours Beside the River The full experience runs for around two and a half hours, from coach pickup through dinner, damper, and the live show. It is an unhurried, welcoming evening designed to showcase authentic outback hospitality.
A smiling server in a red uniform presents a wooden board of cured meats and cheese to guests
Licensed Bar on Site A licensed bar offers a selection of wine and cold beer available for purchase throughout the evening. Guests can relax with a drink of choice as the outback night settles in around the riverside dining area.
A performer with short blonde hair sings into a microphone on a wooden stage, wearing a patterned
Songs and Stories of the Outback A talented live performer takes the stage to share songs and stories that capture the spirit, humour, and heritage of Western Queensland. The performance is fun for families and mature-age travellers alike, often drawing the whole crowd into a sing-along.
A group of three visitors interact with a ranch worker at a rustic western-style station during
Dining Under the Stars Beside the coolibah-lined Thomson River, the evening unfolds in a genuine outback setting. As the night comes alive and the campfires glow, the riverside ambience creates a memorable backdrop for dinner and live entertainment.
A rustic, crusty artisan bread loaf with a golden-brown exterior and deep scoring marks sits on
Two-Course Camp Oven Dinner Guests enjoy a hearty two-course alternate-drop dinner with full table service, featuring camp oven themed modern cuisine. The meal is followed by freshly baked damper served with billy tea and coffee, all under the open outback sky beside the Thomson River.
Two elegantly plated dishes featuring seared fish with crispy skin, roasted potatoes, and colorful

WHAT’S INCLUDED

Inclusions & 2026 Departure Details

What’s Included

  • Freshly baked damper served with billy tea and coffee
  • Pontoon viewing platform with uninterrupted Thomson River views
  • Relaxed, low-fitness experience suited to all ages
  • Licensed bar offering wine and cold beer for purchase
  • Two-course camp oven themed dinner with full table service
  • Approximately 2.5-hour evening experience
  • Return coach transfers from Longreach accommodation included

Experience Highlights

  • Package with the Drovers Sunset Cruise – contact AABH for details
  • Live performer sharing songs and stories of the outback
  • Award-winning outback dining in the heart of Longreach
  • Dining under the stars beside the coolibah-lined Thomson River
  • Savoury nibbles to begin the evening

Add This Destination to Your Australia or New Zealand Itinerary

Contact our team for trade rates, availability, and help packaging this tour into your clients’ tailor-made itineraries. As a leading inbound travel specialist for Australia and New Zealand, we’ll build the complete journey, including flights, accommodation, connecting tours, and onward travel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Bookings for the 2026 programme are best arranged through the travel trade. Australia and Beyond Holidays (AABH) can confirm current availability, wholesale rates, and departure schedules, and can package the dinner show with the Drovers Sunset Cruise or other Longreach experiences. Contact our team at enquiries@aabh.com.au to discuss options for your clients.

The 2026 Winter Program runs from early April through to mid-October, aligning with the cooler dry season in Outback Queensland. Operating days and pickup times vary by period, ranging from selected dates in early April through to regular weekly departures across the peak winter months. All dates are subject to availability and minimum numbers.

This is an easy-going, low-fitness experience suited to travellers of all ages. Guests enjoy a relaxed seated evening with full table service throughout the two-course dinner. Coach transfers handle the travel to and from accommodation, with only a short walk required to the riverside dining area.

Smithy’s Outback Dinner Show is held beside the coolibah-lined Thomson River near Longreach, with return coach transfers provided from Longreach accommodation. Pickup times vary by location, so clients should refer to the time listed on their booking confirmation. The base address for Outback Aussie Tours is Longreach Railway Station, Landsborough Highway, Longreach Qld.

Yes. Smithy’s Outback Dinner Show suits series groups, incentive programmes, and special interest travellers seeking an authentic shared experience in the outback. The licensed setting beside the Thomson River accommodates groups comfortably, and departures can be coordinated to fit wider touring schedules. Australia and Beyond Holidays (AABH) can manage the booking and coordination from start to finish.

Smithy’s Outback Dinner Show works perfectly as an evening highlight within a multi-day Longreach stay. It complements daytime experiences such as the Qantas Founders Museum, the Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame, and a daytime cruise on the Thomson River. Many clients choose to combine it with the Drovers Sunset Cruise for a complete afternoon and evening package, with return coach transfers from Longreach accommodation included.

A scenic campfire scene featuring a cast iron Dutch oven filled with hot coals being tended by
A group of people enjoying a candlelit dinner with wine at a wooden table inside a rustic lodge, with large windows showing greenery outside
A person tends to a vibrant campfire, using a metal poker to manage burning logs while a cast-iron
A person with reddish hair wearing a blue shirt tends to an open campfire in a sandy area, managing
A team of six smiling staff members dressed in red and denim uniforms pose together outside
A plated dinner featuring a seared fish fillet with crispy skin, accompanied by roasted root
A curated selection of fine dining desserts presented on white plates, featuring a rich chocolate
A festive outdoor evening gathering hosted under beautifully illuminated trees with warm string