Longreach is a major centre in western Queensland and home to the Stockman's Hall of Fame.

Located 1184 km from Brisbane and 676 km west of Rockhampton, Longreach is the largest town in central Queensland. Situated on the Thomson River 191 m above sea level it is the centre of one of Queensland's most prosperous wool and beef areas.

Longreach was named as a description of the 'long reach' of the Thomson River which passes near the town. The river was discovered and named by the explorer Edward Kennedy in 1847. He ... (more)