Top 7 Shows in Australia

1.Australian Outback Spectacular Dinner & Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 974 reviews · 2 hours · from $84Our pick

Spend two hours at Australian Outback Spectacular near the Gold Coast, following two farmers through a moving Heartland story while horses, acrobats, comedy, music, and special effects fill the arena. Your ticket includes a three-course dinner, beer, wine or soft drinks during the show, bush tea, a stockman’s hat, and parking.

“Nothing your staff are so professional there polite, courteous and always willing to help if needed”

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2.Drover’s Sunset Cruise includes Smithy’s Outback Dinner and Show

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 665 reviews · from $121Top rated

You’ll cruise the Thompson River aboard the Longreach Explorer, with sunset views, wildlife stories, Indigenous heritage, shared savoury snacks, and a licensed bar. Then you’ll dock at Smithy’s Outback Dinner and Show for a two-course camp-oven meal and live entertainment, including performances by Drew Blundell on some evenings.

“A beautiful calm and relaxing cruise along the the river. Welcoming crew and knowledgeable information about the river and surrounding areas. Beautiful wildlife along the way. Fantastic dinner with wonderful entertainment.”

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3.Magic Men Brisbane Cabaret Show

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 96 reviews · from $46

At Wonderland Brisbane, Magic Men brings male dancers, models, fitness performers, acrobatics, comedy, and audience energy together for a three-hour cabaret night. Your ticket includes entry, reserved seating, a glass of sparkling wine, and snacks. Start time is 6:00 pm, with mobile tickets and free cancellation up to 24 hours ahead.

“Such a great night with Magic Men! The best ever! It is not only a show. Ticks all the boxes that a lady would like to experience.”

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4.Impossible Occurrences – Melbourne Magic Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 47 reviews · from $28Best value

Spend about 80 minutes with Melbourne magician Luke Hocking in the Marriott Hotel’s Yarra Suites. Expect close-up illusion, mind reading, audience participation, and a small room of about 50 people. The show suits ages 10 and up, costs $28, and includes a chance to meet Luke for a photo afterward.

“Unbelievable mesmerising show highly recommended to anyone any age”

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5.Drover’s Sunset Cruise & Outback Dinner & Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 41 reviews · 4h 30m · from $119

You’ll spend 4.5 hours cruising the Collabah-lined Thomson River with captain’s commentary, homemade nibbles, and sunset views before a two-course dinner and live music at Smithy’s River Stage. Return coach transfers from 13 Longreach pickup points are included. Ask ahead about dietary or mobility needs.

“River cruise was excellent with very informative commentary. Nibblies were a delight, sunset viewing was brilliant. Dinner and show towed off a great tour”

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6.Sunset Paddlewheeler Cruise, Show and Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 38 reviews · 4 hours · from $118

Spend four hours with Outback Pioneers on the Thomson Belle, a historic paddlewheeler on the Thomson River. Your evening includes a skipper’s commentary, a two-course stockman’s dinner, bush poetry, campfire damper and the Starlight sound and light show about Captain Starlight. Pickup and return are included.

“A great Outback experience. Very well organized and a great setup.”

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7.Smithy’s Outback Dinner and Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 29 reviews · 3 hours · from $70

Spend three hours at Smithy’s beside the Coolibah-lined Thomson River. Ride from your Longreach accommodation, enjoy a two-course dinner cooked over Gidyea coals, then settle in for live songs, stories, damper, and billy tea. A licensed bar sells wine, beer, soft drinks, and select pre-mixes.

“The show was not what I expected at a outback show a woman singing songs to electronic music songs that were not relevant to OUTBACK I felt I was in a pub not an outback show where I would have thought there would be stories told about the outback and live music not pressing a computer to make music I was very disappointed”

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