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Texas Longhorn Tours



Unique Charters Towers experience


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Operating from early May until October each year, Texas Longhorn Tours, situated at the property Leahton Park is one of the most unique attractions in Australia.


You've heard that "Everything is bigger in Texas" - do a Texas Longhorn Tour and you'll see that sometimes "Things are BIGGER in Queensland"! This is an opportunity to see how magnificent these huge horned animals are up close.


The tours offer an opportunity to see and learn the history and significance of these magnificent animals. Many steers have horns spanning more than 100 inches tip-to-tip and JR, who was a former Guinness World Record Holder, is on display with horns exceeding 10 feet 4 inches or 3.15m!


School and group experiences can also be catered for, and the venue is also available to hire for weddings and functions, providing a unique setting for your guests.



Choice of two tours



Two unforgettable experiences available May - October each year



Horse drawn Texas Longhorn Wagon Tour



Allow 3 ½ - 4 hours





"Unique" and "Memorable" - just a couple of the words to describe this one of a kind experience.


The Texas Longhorn Wagon Tour features one of the last horse drawn wagon experiences in Australia viewing the magnificent herd Texas Longhorns - the most famous and iconic breed of cattle that have ever lived.


Includes genuine campfire cowboy coffee or Aussie billy tea brewed on an open fire, home-made Anzac bikkies and Chocolate Texas Brownies.


Find out more about the Wagon Tour

Texas Longhorn Safari



Allow 2 hours





The Texas Longhorn Safari is the perfect way to see and learn about the fascinating history of these historical and magnificent cattle.


They are direct descendants of the millions of Texas Longhorns that walked in the great trail herds from Texas in the late 1800's.


Includes fresh brewed tea, cold water, juice along with home-made 'Anzac' bikkies, Butterscotch Pecan slice under the shade trees at the homestead.


Easy access for people with mobility restrictions.


Find out more about the Safari Tour

WEDDINGS & FUNCTIONS



Leahton Park is a unique and great country style venue that is only 10 km from Charters Towers with a sealed road to the front gate.


Find out more about Leahton Park functions

Meet the owners of the Texas Longhorn Tours



Mick & Lynda





Michael ‘Mick’ & Lynda Bethel moved to Charters Towers in 1998 - they liked the feel of the area and in particular, Leahton Park.


They have spent all of their lives raising cattle and operating their custom saddlery business. They had a herd of Texas Longhorn cattle and were inspired to share their knowledge and in 2009 Texas Longhorn Wagon Tours & Safaris was opened.


Mick and Lynda started Texas Longhorn Tours with a couple of horses and a wagon they made themselves, adding the Safaris a few years later.


Mick and Lynda say that talking to the people who visit Leahton Park is the best part of what they do. "We love sharing what we do with visitors from all over Australia and overseas as well."


When they get spare time, they're working on the property and in the saddle shop. They also try to visit their two daughters who live away and spend some time with their young grandchildren.



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info@texaslonghorn.com.au



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0474 561 122



Texan Longhourn Tours





Leahton Park,
441 Urdera Road
Charters Towers, Queensland 4820

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