Texas Longhorn Safaris - Charters Towers, Queensland
Texas Longhorn Safaris is a unique opportunity to see up close and personal the longest horned cattle in Australia. Just 10km from Charters Towers, Queensland, Leahton Park is also home to JR - the 2013 Guinness World Record holder for longest horns. His horns now exceed 10 feet 3 inches or 3.1 metres from tip to tip. As well as the historic Texas Longhorns there are American Bison, African Ankole Watusi, Indian Gyr, Scottish Highlanders and Asian Water Buffalo. Join us in our super comfortable, easy access all-terrain Polaris Rangers for the one and only experience of its kind in the country! 'From the Wild West....Experience the History'
Information and booking details at: texaslonghorn.com.au
Texas Longhorn Wagon Tours at Charters Towers, Queensland, Australia
Texas Longhorn Wagon Tours is a unique tourist attraction at Leahton Park, 10km from Charters Towers in North Queensland, Australia. Charters Towers is a historical city founded on gold in the 1870's and is situated 135km inland from Townsville. Featuring horse drawn wagon rides viewing the largest herd of purebred Texas Longhorn cattle in Australia as well as 'JR' the longest horned steer in the world as certified by Guinness World Records. 'JR' has horns that measure more than 9' 6 or 2.90m from tip to tip. For more information go to: texaslonghorn.com.au
Texas Longhorn Wagon Tours at Leahton Park
Leahton Park is 10 km from Charters Towers, one of the most iconic and historic towns in Queensland, Australia. This property is 1100 acres in size and is home to Horseshoe B Longhorns; the largest purebred Texas Longhorn cattle herd in Australia and also the longest horned steer in the country whose horns measure over 9 feet from tip to tip. There are several water buffaloes and other native & exotic animals at Leahton Park.
Texas Longhorn Wagon Tours is a unique tourist attraction and the only place in Australia where guests get the opportunity to take a canvas covered horse drawn wagon ride to see these magnificent & historic animals and to also learn some of the history of the cattle that are the direct descendents of the millions of Texas Longhorns that walked in the great trail herds from Texas in the late 1800's.
Since 2009 the award winning Texas Longhorn Wagon Tours has been operating from Leahton Park & also specializes in coach tours, social group bookings and school excursions.
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Texas Longhorns - Charters Towers
Texas Longhorn steer JR - Guinness World Record holder
JR is the the feature attraction at Texas Longhorn Wagon Tours & Safaris at Leahton Park, Queensland, Australia. He holds the Guinness World Record for longest cattle horns. His horns exceed 9' 1 (2.77m) measured from tip to tip. This video shows us measuring his horns as well as some footage of him grazing at Leahton Park and also a little of the wagon ride. Horse drawn wagon rides run in the cooler North Queensland months from April until October.
Texas Longhorn Wagon Tours at Leahton Park
This is a video with a different perspective of what happens at Leahton Park. We were fortunate that Adam Killip from Airborne Snaps was able to film some nice footage from a camera mounted on his hexicopter. The day we filmed this was when we had a group of kids and their Dads enjoying a Texas Longhorn Wagon Tour experience. We hope you enjoy the video and for more information please go to our website: texaslonghorn.com.au
Texas Longhorn Wagon Tours - Top 10 Townsville Getaways
Texas Longhorn Wagon Tours at Leahton Park, Charters Towers was part of a television show that went to air recently showcasing the Top 10 Townsville Getaways. This footage was taken just before we submitted JR's horns measurement to the Guinness World Records organization that earned him a place in the record books. It's always a lot of fun taking the kids for a wagon ride and showing them the Texas Longhorns - we hope you like it the video.
Texas Longhorn steer JR - WIN news 6-1-12
News story featuring Guinness World Record horned steer JR who is the feature attraction at Texas Longhorn Wagon Tours & Safaris at Leahton Park, Charters Towers, Queensland. More information at
Big Bend,Charters Towers Qld.day trip
400 km shake down run of the GU before cape york trip in september.Some really nice camping spots here.Getting around 600km a tank compared to 350km for the 4.5 petrol.
Queensland Weekender at Leahton Park 2011
Queensland Weekender TV Show at Leahton Park in 2011.
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The Cow Whisperer! (Vlogtober Day 24)
Had an awesome time at Mick and Lynda Bethel's Texas Longhorn cattle ranch in Charters Towers. I even scratched a calf's balls! Filmed and edited on an iPhone 6s.
2016 Titley and Co TV ad filmed at Leahton Park
We were proud to be associated with the famous Titley & Co western wear shop in Charters Towers when they chose to film their 2016 TV ad at Leahton Park - home of Texas Longhon Wagon Tours & Safaris. Apart from the great models and clothing it also features our wagon horses - Gus and Woodrow and our 1956 F100 pickup truck.
San Antonio Rodeo - Petting a BIIIIIG longhorn! - Wonderful date w/Pam!
2017 San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo - JDMc
2018 TRAILS WEST TEXAS LONGHORN SALE
TRAILS WEST TEXAS LONGHORN SALE - 24th. March, 2018.
Australia's Classic Texas Longhorn Sale
- Registered Bulls, Cows, Heifers & Trophy Steers
- Venue: Roma, Saleyards, Warrego Highway Roma, Qld.
- Date: 10.00am March 24th, 2018
- More information: texaslonghornalliance.com.au
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Texas Longhorn sets record for longest horns
A Texas Longhorn's horns measure nine feet across in Australia, a new world record. Debbye Turner Bell reports.
Texas Longhorn Shady Ace
K9 BranD Cattle co. Introducing Shady Ace She has lateral horns that are twisting backwards. k9cow.com or follow us on facebook, search = K9 BranD Cattle Co. Or click this URL.