LRE (Longreach) weekend - 26-27 Sep 2026

[Dantas]

I've flagged the idea of a weekend in LRE to a few fellow AFFers at recent gatherings and now it's time to do it. I'm not sure how much interest there will be but the plan is to visit the Qantas Founders Museum on Saturday followed by lunch and/or dinner depending on what works best. The Stockmans Hall of Fame could be an option for Sunday if it is open. They are currently open on Sundays but this may change.

I don't think it would be necessary to make any reservations but it would be good to get an idea as to who is interested or actually coming. So please post with the usual status-based responses. I'll make a start:

Name	Arrival	Flight No.	Departure	Flight No.
Platinum
@Dantas	Fri 25/9	QF2544	Sun 27/9	QF2543
@jordan_tas	Fri 25/9	QF2544	Sun 27/9	QF2543

 

[markis10]

The Stockmans Hall of Fame could be an option for Sunday if it is open. They are currently open on Sundays but this may change.

It closes Sundays over Summer:

From Saturday 11th October 2025 opening hours are 9am – 2pm.
Closed Sundays & Mondays until end March 2026.

 

[Doug_Westcott]

Too early to commit, but show me as interested

 

[Lat34]

We will probably still be in Europe but flights not locked in so please show me as interested. It's def on my bucket list.

 

[Mwenenzi]

Expect Saturday 26 Sept 2026 is AFL grand final day

 

[DejaBrew]

Silver for now.

 

[RSD]

I've flagged the idea of a weekend in LRE to a few fellow AFFers at recent gatherings and now it's time to do it. I'm not sure how much interest there will be but the plan is to visit the Qantas Founders Museum on Saturday followed by lunch and/or dinner depending on what works best. The Stockmans Hall of Fame could be an option for Sunday if it is open. They are currently open on Sundays but this may change.

I don't think it would be necessary to make any reservations but it would be good to get an idea as to who is interested or actually coming. So please post with the usual status-based responses. I'll make a start:

Name	Arrival	Flight No.	Departure	Flight No.
Platinum
@Dantas	Fri 25/9	QF2544	Sun 27/9	QF2543
@jordan_tas	Fri 25/9	QF2544	Sun 27/9	QF2543

It will really screw with Qantas's minds if we all actually DO go to Longreach for once!

 

[n7of9]

Wake in Fright vibes

 

[Big John]

Silver for now.

Same here. The Qantas Founders Museum is on my bucket list.

 

[DejaBrew]

It will really screw with Qantas's minds if we all actually DO go to Longreach for once!

You mean that after all the false alarms over the years, they might actually need to allocate that one-off A380 to LRE after all?

 

[RooFlyer]

Some here may remember the Qantas-arranged charity flight SYD-LRE-SYD & visit to the museum, flown on 'Retro Roo'.

Thread 'Boarding soon, Retro Roo. Destination, Longreach!'

Sep 1, 2015

To kick off Qantas' 95th birthday celebrations, a Qantas retro-inspired charity flight is set for take-off! Destination? Longreach!

On Saturday October 31 2015, we’ll be operating a one-off joy flight from Sydney to Longreach return in support of the Western Queensland Drought Appeal.

Working with The Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR), all funds raised by Qantas will go directly to the Western Queensland Drought Appeal and help those experiencing difficulty as a result of the ongoing drought.

For $737, passengers will enjoy a full day out including a champagne...

• Red Roo
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• Forum: Qantas | Frequent Flyer

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[jastel]

You may need to make bookings for the Skypark tours of the planes, the wingwalks and the Luminessence show.

Tourists should be slowing down by that time but you never know.
I think the main issue is knowledgeable guides for the 747 tour.