Outback and Country
Longreach School of Distance Education
Longreach
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The Longreach School of Distance Education is one of the largest classrooms in the world, providing education to the children of rural Australia.
The Parents and Citizens Association conducts tours of the centre giving visitors the opportunity to experience the School of the Air. Visitors can listen into an on-air telephone lesson and view some of the terrific schoolwork prepared by the students.
CONTACT DETAILS
Phone:
07 4658 4222
Email: tours1@eq.edu.au
Web:
www.longreacsde.qld.edu.au
ENTRY INFORMATION
Open Times:
Tours at 0900 and 1030 Monday to Friday. Closed public holidays and Christmas school holidays.
Entry Costs:
| Entry | Cost | Valid From | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | $5.00 | 01 Feb 08 - 31 Mar 09 | |
| Child | $2.50 | 01 Feb 08 - 31 Mar 09 | School age. |
| Group | $4.50 | 01 Feb 08 - 31 Mar 09 | Price per person for groups of 20 or more people. |
| Student | $2.50 | 01 Feb 08 - 31 Mar 09 |
FURTHER INFORMATION
Children: Children are welcome to join the tours.
Disabled: There is access for persons with a disability.
AWARDS
2007: Outback Queensland Tourism Awards - Tourist Attraction - Winner.
2006: Outback Queensland Tourism Awards - Significant Tourist Attraction - Highly Commended.
2006: Queensland Tourism Awards - Significant Tourist Attraction - Finalist.
