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Texas Longhorns - Charters Towers

Welcome to HORSESHOE B LONGHORNS, Leahton Park, Charters Towers, Queensland. Establised in 1997 it is home to the largest herd of purebred Texas Longhorns in the country. We are dedicated to breeding and improving the quality of Texas Longhorns in Australia. The emphasis being on structure, fertility & temperament.

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Texas Longhorn Wagon Tours

Take a horse drawn wagon ride and a trip back in time; back to the old west to the time of the legendary Texas Longhorns! Learn some of the history of this iconic and interesting breed of cattle while enjoying the serenity of a canvas covered wagon ride on the one and only tour of its kind anywhere. These cattle are direct descendents of the the millions of Texas Longhorns that walked in the great trail herds from Texas to Kansas, Montana and Wyoming in the late 1800's. A unique experience!

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Wagon Tours Pricing

Adults - $69.50
Kids (5-16) - $35.00 - Special introductory price
Kids (Under 5) - Free
* EFTPOS Available

Special groups rates available. Transfers to & from Charters Towers can be arranged if required.

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About Charters Towers

Located just 135km south west of Townsville, Charters Towers is renowned for its heritage and gold mining history. Where Outback life meets the tropics, Charters Towers is the perfect example of the real Australia - brilliantly coloured sunsets, cattle stations, a friendly atmosphere and heritage streetscape all adding to its unique appeal.

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2009 North Queensland Tourism Award

2009 North Queensland Tourism Awards winner for New Tourism Development.

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Texas Longhorns - Charters Towers

Texas Longhorn Trophy SteersWelcome to HORSESHOE B LONGHORNS, Leahton Park, Charters Towers, North Queensland - home to the largest herd of purebred Texas Longhorns in the country. We are dedicated to breeding and improving the quality of Texas Longhorns in Australia. The emphasis being on structure, fertility & temperament. Establised in 1997, Horseshoe B Longhorns have provided the opportunity for breeders across the country to establish their own Texas Longhorn herd.

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TEXAS LONGHORN WAGON TOURS - Charters Towers.  Home of the longest horned steer in Australia - now over 100" from tip to tip.

Texas Longhorn Wagon TourWhile visiting  historical Charters Towers join us on the award winning Texas Longhorn Wagon Tour - Charters Towers newest tourist attraction. Come and see these direct descendents of the 'wild west' cattle that walked the great trail drives from Texas  in the late 1800's. See the magnificent trophy steers as well as the Longest Horned Texas Longhorn Steer in Australia.   A truly unique experience! 
Come for a Texas Longhorn Wagon Video Tour.

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The 2009 Townsville Airport North Queensland Tourism Awards was a night to remember especially for Horseshoe B Longhorns Texas Longhorn Wagon Tours - proud winner of New Tourism Development.

Old World Carriage CoAlso at Leahton Park, Charters Towers:

Old World Carriage Co - Providing horse drawn wagon and wedding carriage service to North Queensland. Landau carriage and Western covered wagon available.

Bethel Saddlery - Using traditonal methods and materials some of the finest handcrafted saddles in Australia are being made here in the Bethel Saddlery saddle shop.

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