The Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame and Outback Heritage Centre (ASHOF) is Australia’s premier outback heritage institution.
The actual story behind this true Aussie icon began in 1974 when Hugh Sawrey dreamt of creating a grand tribute to the unsung heroes of remote Australia. This dream, it turned out, was shared by other outstanding Australians, including the legendary R.M. Williams.
Following a massive fundraising effort coordinated by this group of visionaries, Sawrey’s ‘vision splendid’ began to take shape. The building was completed in 1987 and was opened by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, on 29 April 1988.
Situated in Queensland’s central western town of Longreach, the museum, stunningly constructed from timber, stone and corrugated iron, is truly reminiscent of the outback. With its unique design, the Hall of Fame stands comfortably amongst the rugged yet vibrant rural landscape.
Today, ASHOF has been completely transformed, pushing the boundaries of storytelling. The reimagined galleries now use the latest growing technology capabilities to create a seamless visitor experience that is better, bolder, and repositions the attraction as the best in the bush.
The museum represents a coordinated change of the ways that visitors engage with the people and the stories of our past. Interactive technologies are at the forefront of this with a state-of-the-art self-guided audio tour.
The Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame, known as the ‘Sydney Opera House of the bush’ is a leading global attraction that has expanded its impact, matching the visitor experiences to be the one of the very best museums and attractions from around the world.
Since its opening in 1988, the Hall of Fame has played host to over two million interstate and international visitors, providing each one with a spectacular outback experience.
