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ABOUT Birdsville
At the end of the Birdsville Track is the frontier town of Birdsville, one of Outback Australia’s most recognised towns.
Deep in the heart of wild and isolated country, Birdsville is situated between the eastern edge of the Simpson Desert, the vast gibber plains of Sturt’s Stony Desert to the south and rich Channel Country to the north.
Once a notorious place through which cattle drovers moved their stock, Birdsville is a thriving community where you can enjoy a cold drink at the iconic Birdsville Hotel, try your taste buds on a curried camel pie, back a winner at the world-renowned Birdsville Races or dance the day away at the Birdsville Big Red bash.
Watch the sunset over Big Red, the tallest sand dune in the Simpson Desert or spend an unforgettable day with family and friends at the Birdsville billabong, where birdlife, fish, yabbies and marsupials abound.
If you’ve always wanted to visit this iconic destination, now is the time to tick Birdsville off your bucket list.
Places to stay near Birdsville
Birdsville Tourist Park
0 kmThe Birdsville Caravan Park is the perfect place to relax on your journey and the ideal base for trips to the Simpson Desert National Park.
MoreThe Birdsville Hotel
0 kmThe Birdsville Hotel is as remote as a place gets, standing since 1884 on the edge of the last untamed frontier, the Simpson Desert.
MoreBetoota Hotel Outback QLD
141 kmSitting proudly in the vast Queensland outback, the Betoota Hotel is far more than a pub — it’s the lifeblood of a town once left
MoreDiamantina National Park camping
304 kmEnjoy spectacular sunsets and abundant bird life from river bank or beside the creek when camping in Diamantina ‘under the shade of a coolibah tree’.
MoreWindorah Caravan Park
335 kmThe Windorah Caravan Park has 57 powered sites and plenty of camping area, with two ablution blocks equipped with hot water and washing machines.
MoreWestern Star Hotel/Motel Windorah
335 kmWestern Star Hotel/Motel Windorah is an iconic pub filled with all the character and friendly locals that only outback pubs acquire.
MoreCooper’s Country Lodge
401 kmExperience the Australian Outback and the home of Australia’s largest dinosaur ‘Cooper’ onsite at Eromanga’s Natural History Museum at this exciting new outback stay.
MoreOpalton Bush Park
453 kmOpalton is a great place to enjoy the outback, see some colour, have a great campfire and talk to locals.
MorePowell Creek
479 kmThis is a hosted stay through Hipcamp, below is the information provided by the Host regarding their offering. Powell Creek is a working cattle station with all the wonders of a national park, beautiful creeks, gorges and a multitude of Australian flora, fauna and wildlife. Camp under a million stars. You might even see a […]
MoreChannel Country Tourist Park & Spas
496 kmThe Channel Country Tourist Park and Spas is the place to stay in Quilpie.
MoreQuilpie Motor Inn
496 kmFamily operated Motel offering quality accommodation with ground level spacious en-suite units set in landscaped gardens and plenty of off-street parking.
MoreThe Lake
504 kmThe Lake Quilpie is just a short drive (4km) from downtown Quilpie with easy access for conventional vehicles, motorhomes, caravans and touring coaches.
MoreThings to see and do near Birdsville
This building serves as a symbol of Frontier Services’ rich history and enduring presence in one of our most iconic remote communities.
Birdsville Old Hospital Museum
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Pelican Point is especially beautiful at sunset, against the arid backdrop of the desert.
Pelican Point (Birdsville Billabong)
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Birdsville Waterpark is a must-visit for families and children of all ages.
Birdsville Waterpark
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Explore the digital archive and experience court hearings from the past.
Birdsville Courthouse Experience
1 km
One of Australia’s rarest plants, the Waddi Trees (Acacia puece) have spiky, needle-like leaves and thick bark. M
Waddi Trees
3 km
Birdsville Dunes Golf Club is one of Australia’s most iconic and remote golfing destinations — a true bucket-list experience where sport meets adventure.
Birdsville Dunes Golf Club
30 km
Listed by the National Trust, the Carcory Homestead Ruins are an example of the rich history of the Diamantina.
Carcoory Ruins
75 km
Munga-Thirri National Park, aka Simpson Desert, offers outstanding outback scenery of parallel wind-blown sand dunes and clumps of spinifex for intrepid outback explorers.
Munga-Thirri National Park (Simpson Desert)
100 km
Standing at 30 metres in height, this awesome sand dune, Big Red, provides a challenge for any four wheel drive enthusiast.
Big Red
100 km
Hutchison Monument, commemorating the life and achievements of W.J.S. (Will) Hutchison.
Hutchison Monument
111 km
While at Birdsville why not try these Tours
Big Red Tours
0 kmLuxurious outback hospitality – relax in their quality 4WD coach and enjoy their hospitality with a professional local tour guide.
MoreDingo Trax – Birdsville and Outback Queensland
0 kmThe desert 4×4 tag along tours take in the best of the Australian outback.
MoreNorth West Tours
441 kmNorth West Tours specialise in small group tours around Mount Isa and beyond.
MoreEromanga Natural History Museum
493 kmThe Eromanga Natural History Museum is committed to discovering, conserving and showcasing the fossil, natural and cultural heritage from the prehistoric and modern-day environments.
MoreRed Dirt Tours Pty Ltd
510 kmRed Dirt Tours is your Winton touring specialist and offers a number of tours to the spectacular natural and man-made attractions of the Winton region.
MoreElite Aviation Services Pty Ltd
515 kmBased in Winton, Queensland, Elite Aviation Services offers helicopter and plane scenic flights and charters over the spectacular landscape around Winton and the Diamantina River.
MoreAustralian Age of Dinosaurs
519 kmThe Australian Age of Dinosaurs Museum of Natural History is a prominent science-based not-for-profit museum and major tourist attraction.
MoreThargomindah Birdwatching Tours
529 kmThargomindah Birdwatching Tours is an ecotour business providing expert birding tours into the far south west regions of Queensland.
MoreDesert Gateway Dirt Bike Tours
529 kmFollow in the footsteps of Burke and Wills and explore some of the country’s most untouched and unique tracks where very few dare to venture.
MoreThargomindah Birdwatching Tours
530 kmDiscover the Wild Side of Outback Queensland with Thargomindah Birdwatching Tours.
MoreOutback Aussie Tours – Extended Tours
566 kmExplore Outback Queensland and beyond with Outback Aussie Tours, a multi-award winning touring company and Savannah Guides accredited operator.
MoreSheehan Events
584 kmSheehan Events is an Australian event management company specialising in premium outback events and bespoke air tours across regional Australia.
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