Outback Pioneers

Longreach’s award-winning experiences of iconic outback Queensland. Outback Pioneers invites you to kick off your boots in heritage-themed accommodation that is inspired by the era of stagecoach travel. 

At The Staging Post in the heritage heart of Longreach, you’ll be living and dreaming the outback story. This unique accommodation would have impressed the ladies and gentleman arriving on the Cobb & Co coach but also has everything for today’s travellers. All rooms have ensuites, very comfortable beds, air-conditioning, TV and free Wi-Fi – plus clever pioneer-inspired features and lovingly-crafted quirks that create an unforgettable sense of place. The accommodation is open year round. 

Wake up to a pioneer world 

Your accommodation is surrounded by everything you need to set the scene for your Longreach holiday. You’re a few steps from The Welcome Home where you’ll find the accommodation reception, a big buffet breakfast, café and evening dining (open April-October). Listen for the town crier and the stagecoach passing by!  

Dining and shopping 

Here in the centre of Longreach, you’re a very short walk from local shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants. The famous Merino Bakery and an IGA supermarket are on your doorstep. Along the shaded walkways you’ll find gift shops, a newsagent’s, clothes shops, The Station Store emporium and more. 

Comfort and convenience 

The Staging Post has two main room types: The Stables and The Coach Inn. Both give you a welcoming and comfortable stay. All the Outback Pioneers Experiences start from here (from the Cobb & Co Courtyard or by coach pick-up). A 5-minute drive (or pleasant 30-minute walk along the Botanical Way) takes you to the Qantas Founders Museum and the Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame. 

The Stables 

These 4-star rooms have been designed by the Kinnons to give you the full pioneer experience. They take their inspiration from the stables where the Cobb & Co horse teams were changed after their overland journeys. 

The Coach Inn 

Alongside the stagecoach yard, these comfortable 3.5-star rooms are a contemporary reimagining of a stagecoach inn. They feature a kitchenette for those who like to prepare some of their own meals.