Longreach - Qld 4730

Author: Jeff + Claude AI

Genre: Australia

Category: Geography

Date: 14th April 2026

Description: Journey to the heart of outback Queensland with this richly detailed portrait of Longreach, a legendary town where ancient inland seas, pioneering pastoralists, and the birth of Qantas converge. From deep-time geology and the sweeping Channel Country to the drovers, wool wagons and stockmen who shaped a nation, this book weaves history, landscape and local character into a compelling read. Complete with a guide to heritage attractions and practical traveller's tips, it's an essential companion for armchair explorers and outback-bound adventurers alike.

Summary

Ch1. Coordinates and Country

Ch2. Deep Time and Ancient Seas

Ch3. Pastoralists, Drovers and the Wool Trade

Ch4. Qantas and the Age of Flight

Ch5. The Town Itself

Ch6. Stockman's Hall of Fame and Heritage Attractions

Ch7. Climate, Landscape and the Channel Country

Ch8. Practical Information for the Traveller