Silver-Tails Rail Sunset With Smithy's Dinner & Show in Longreach

About this tour

Board a heritage rail motor for Longreach's sunset crossing of the floodplains, where you'll graze on locally made canapes and a drink as the light fades. The journey leads directly to Smithy's riverside camp—a two-course dinner cooked over coals, followed by damper and billy tea under stars whilst a local performer shares outback songs and yarns. Four hours, start to finish.

Highlights

• Heritage 2000 Class Rail Motor ride at golden hour
• Camp oven dinner cooked over Gidyea coals
• Live entertainer performing riverside under stars
• Locally sourced canapes aboard the train
• Full table service in the outback
• Damper bread and billy tea included
• Driver's commentary on floodplain ecology

What to expect

You'll step aboard the rail motor in late afternoon, settling into your seat as the landscape opens up. Canapes and a drink arrive as the sun dips toward the horizon—the driver points out features of the floodplains. After the journey, you're transferred to an open-air riverside setting where a cook pulls a two-course meal from a camp oven. Tables are dressed properly; service is attentive. A performer takes the stage once dusk deepens, mixing songs with outback stories. Damper and hot tea cap the night. Expect dust, stars, and the hum of insects.

Good to know

Moderate fitness needed to climb aboard and dismount the train and coach. Infants sit on laps. Report food allergies or mobility concerns when booking. Bar drinks and premium beverages are purchased separately. Service animals welcome. Public transport options exist nearby.

Frequently asked

How long does Silver-Tails Rail Sunset With Smithy's Dinner & Show in Longreach take?

Silver-Tails Rail Sunset With Smithy's Dinner & Show in Longreach runs for approximately 4 hours.

How much does Silver-Tails Rail Sunset With Smithy's Dinner & Show in Longreach cost?

Prices start from AUD $169 per person. Final pricing varies by date, group size and any add-ons — confirmed at checkout via Viator.

Where does Silver-Tails Rail Sunset With Smithy's Dinner & Show in Longreach run?

This tour operates around Australia. Specific meeting points and pickup options are listed by the operator at checkout.

Who runs Silver-Tails Rail Sunset With Smithy's Dinner & Show in Longreach?

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Is the tour confirmed at the listed price?

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