Queen Elizabeth: Pictures of the late Queen, Prince Philip during visits to regional Australia

The late Queen Elizabeth II had a strong affinity for rural and regional Australia, with her visits to everywhere from Longreach to Ballarat drawing huge crowds. See the pictures.

Queen Elizabeth II has died, sparking an outpouring of tributes from across the UK, the Commonwealth and the world at large.

The Queen’s royal visits to Australia are a highlight for many, and her presence in regional centres was a huge boon for local populations.

Her famous affinity for horses further cemented her place in the hearts of rural Australians, as did her stoic grace and appreciation for the Great Southern Land.

In honour of her life of service, The Weekly Times has compiled some images of The Queen’s various visits to the Australian bush.

Reginald Murray Williams, founder of bushman's outfitting clothing merchandise empire RM Williams, with Queen Elizabeth II at Stockmans Hall of Fame at Longreach, Queensland 1988.

Queen Elizabeth II at Sovereign Hill, Ballarat during a royal visit (24 March 2000).

The Queen and Prince Philip touring Albury.

Queen Elizabeth II greeting crowd at airport during royal visit to Dubbo, 21 February 1992. Picture: Macquarie Regional Library

Queen Elizabeth Inspecting Sheep Wagga Wagga in 1954.

Queen Elizabeth II, overseas tour of Australia in 1988.

Queen Elizabeth II meets children and receives posies from Adelaide’s various cultural groups at Adelaide Country Club, followed by SA Premier David Tonkin, during royal visit to South Australia, 11 October 1981.

Royal Visits: Queen Elizabeth’s visit to Lismore in 1954 at the Gollan Hotel. Picture: The Northern Star Archives

Queen Elizabeth leaves St Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Warburton, with the Rt. Rev. A.C. Watson, Moderator of the Presbyterian Church.

Queen Elizabeth II in Dubbo in 1992. Picture: Dubbo School of Distance Education

Queen Elizabeth visits the brand new peel high school in Tamworth during her silver jubilee tour of Australia in 1977.

Queen Elizabeth II and Mayor Les Ford at Victoria Park during the royal visit to Dubbo, 10 February 1954. Picture: Macquarie Regional Library

Member for Dubbo Gerry Peacocke welcoming Queen Elizabeth to Dubbo. Picture: Dubbo Regional Council

The Queen in Dubbo, 1992 — Taronga Western Plains Zoo. Picture: Taronga Western Plains Zoo

Dubbo girl Karen Doherty greets the Queen in Dubbo in 1992. Picture: Dubbo City

Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh Prince Philip in an open car in Port Lincoln during their South Australian visit in March 1954. Picture: Supplied

Queen Elizabeth II's 1963 royal visit to Australia. The Queen and Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, standing amid the dust watching cattle being mustered by stockmen at Hamilton Downs station, 67 miles west of Alice Springs, NT, 16 March 1963. On the Queen's right is station manager Bill Prior.

Queen Elizabeth II smiles on her royal walkabout in Launceston, Tasmania, Wednesday, March 29, 2000. Flag waving children welcomed her highness on arrival. Picture: AP Photo/News Corp

Queen Elizabeth II in Alice Springs, NT. 30 March 2000.