Shire of Longreach

Shire of Longreach

Infobox Australian Place | type = lga
name = Shire of Longreach
state = qld


imagesize= 180
caption = Location within Queensland
pop = 4,329 (2001 census)
area = 23545
est =
seat = Longreach
region =

logosize = 123
url = http://www.longreach.qld.gov.au/
near-nw = Winton
near-n = Winton
near-ne = Aramac
near-w = Winton
near-e = Ilfracombe
near-sw = Barcoo
near-s = Barcoo
near-se = Isisford

Shire of Longreach is a Local Government Area in central western Queensland, Australia. The shire consists of the area around the town of Longreach, the administrative centre.

Traditionally, a pastoral area, the shire is increasingly becoming a tourist destination with attractions such as the Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame and the Qantas Founders Outback Museum.

Other towns in Longreach Shire include Arrilalah and Morella.

External links

* [http://www.lgp.qld.gov.au/applications/lgdirectory/CouncilInfo/Default.aspx?OrgCode=LONG Queensland Department of Local Government & Planning] - Local Government Directory


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