Height
4 meters
Year Built
1988
Address
Landsborough Highway, Longreach, QLD 4730
The Lowdown
The Big Gun at Longreach stands as part of the Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame, celebrating the pioneers and stockmen who opened up outback Australia. This oversized rifle represents the tools that were essential to survival in the harsh Australian bush - used for hunting food, protecting stock from predators, and sometimes for protection in the lawless frontier days. The Big Gun honors the drovers, jackaroos, and pioneering families who relied on such tools to carve out a life in some of Australia's most challenging country.
Did you know?
"Outback hospitality is famous here"
History
The Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame was opened in 1988 to celebrate the pioneers who developed outback Australia. The Big Gun represents tools essential to survival in the harsh frontier.
More Fun Facts
- •Longreach is birthplace of Qantas
- •The Stockman's Hall is a premier outback museum
- •Rifles were essential tools for pioneers
- •The region has produced legendary stockmen
- •Outback hospitality is famous here
Visiting Tips
- 💡The Stockman's Hall of Fame is a must-visit
- 💡Take a Thomson River cruise at sunset
- 💡The Qantas Founders Museum is also here
- 💡Book outback experiences in advance
- 💡Summer can be extremely hot
Opening Hours
Check website for current hours.
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