About this tour
Spend half a day working alongside the Kinnon family at Nogo Station, their working outback property near Longreach. You'll tour the shearing shed to learn about Merino wool production, visit Captain Starlight's stockyards, then ride an open-sided vehicle across red plains spotting roos, emus and station livestock. Wrap up with camp-cooked lunch under eucalypts, billy tea on the fire included.
Highlights
- Walk through heritage shearing shed and wool-sorting history
- Captain Starlight's stockyards – outback legend connection
- Open-top safari across working station country
- Spot kangaroos, emus and cattle in native habitat
- Bush lunch with home-baked bread and billy tea
- Hear genuine outback stories from the station family
What to expect
You'll meet the Kinnons and start in the old shearing shed where they explain how Merino wool gets processed and graded. Next, a short walk takes you to the historic stockyards where drovers once worked cattle. Then climb aboard the open safari vehicle – there's no roof, so expect full sun and wind. The driver knows where animals congregate and you'll likely see roos bounding away, emus wandering the scrub, and the station's own herds. The 3–4 hour pace is relaxed; no scrambling required. Finish sitting on the ground or fold-up chairs under big gum trees with a fire-cooked meal and strong tea.
Good to know
Ring ahead if you need special meals – they'll prepare alternatives. The open vehicle means full sun exposure; bring hat, sunscreen and water. Prams and strollers work for the shed and lunch stops. Wear sturdy shoes for the stockyards walk. Summer heat can be intense; aim for cooler months if possible.
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