Birdsville is approximately a 3-5 day leisurely drive from all Australian capital cities. It is accessible by 2WD, however if you want to venture into the desert itself at some stage you will require a 4WD vehicle.
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Do you need a 4WD for the Birdsville Track?
Suitable For: A 4WD is recommended for driving the Birdsville Track, but 2WD with good clearance can be suitable. Fuel Availability: Mungerannie Roadhouse is about halfway along the track and has diesel and unleaded petrol. There are no other fuel stops on the track.
Can you drive to Birdsville on sealed roads?
Once Australia’s most hazardous stock route, the Birdsville Track is still an unsealed road but maintained so that you can travel in either a 4WD or SUV with a caravan or camper trailer. The road conditions can vary and you may find yourself travelling over a diverse range of surfaces from sand dunes to gibber pains.
Can you drive to Birdsville in a sedan?
There are plenty of write-ups about the Birdsville Track, and there seems to be a consensus that you could easily travel it in an ordinary sedan these days.
How much of the road to Birdsville is sealed?
Works have been completed to seal 20km of the road.
How rough is Birdsville Track?
Travelling the Birdsville Track
Today the track is wide and well maintained, but don’t be fooled. You will be travelling through the desert country with no natural water sources other than after rain. Much of the track has a gibber surface that can play havoc with tyres unless pressures are reduced.
Is there fuel on the Birdsville Track?
Fuel, supplies and facilities, including a hotel, can be found on the track at the Mungeranie station, 204 km from Marree and 313 km from Birdsville. It is linked with the Strzelecki Track via the Walkers Crossing Track, which is closed in summer and only traversable in dry weather.
What is the road to Birdsville like?
The track is covered with large pebbles, clouded by dust and dotted with dune crossings. Four-wheel-drive vehicle is vital, desert flags recommended and you’ll want to drive with your lights on just to see through the dust. It’s some of the most iconic dirt road in Australia.
Is there fuel between Windorah and Birdsville?
The estimated cost of fuel to go from Windorah to Birdsville is $59.84. During the route, an average car will release 979.80 kilograms of CO2 to the atmosphere.
How much is fuel in Birdsville?
Today’s fuel prices at Birdsville Fuel Service:
Unleaded 241.0. U98 270.0.
Is there mobile phone coverage in Birdsville?
There is satellite 3G mobile phone coverage in Birdsville by both Telstra and Optus. Telstra’s Next G network is available within a 20 km radius of the town. There are also three public phones booths opposite the pub. Paid Wi-Fi internet access is available at the Wirrarri Visitor Information Centre.
How far from Birdsville is the Big Red Bash?
35kms
The Big Red Bash is 35kms west of Birdsville, QLD, on the edge of the Simpson Desert.
Is the road sealed from Marree to Birdsville?
The Birdsville Track is a hard-based, unsealed road and runs between Marree in South Australia and Birdsville in Queensland. The road surface can vary, travelling through sand dune country and gibber plains. Be careful of ponded water after rain.
Are there crocodiles in Birdsville?
An Outback adventure for a Queensland croc caught 1000km from home has ended with some rest and relaxation on the Gold Coast. The 1.5m freshwater crocodile had been living in the Diamantina River near dusty Birdsville for up to two years before it was caught on the weekend and transported another 1600km to Dreamworld.
Can you tow a caravan to Birdsville?
Response to Birdsville Track with a caravan
Anyway, if it is an off road caravan, you’ll be fine. The Birdsville Track is very stony, rough and dusty, depending on when it was graded the last time. But if you prepare your vehicles accordingly, you shouldn’t have any problems. Here are some tips for a smooth ride.
What should I wear in Birdsville?
Held during the first weekend in September, expect warm days and cool nights ranging from 10 degrees to mid-20s, so pack your sunscreen, hat and a warm jacket. Oh, and take it from us, don’t wear any shoes you intend to keep pristine. This is red dirt country and you’ll be tipping sand out of your stilettos all day.
What is the best time of the year to visit Birdsville?
The cooler months of the year, from May-September are the best times to visit Birdsville. You can visit in summer, but be warned: Birdsville is one of the hottest places in outback Australia.
How cold does Birdsville get?
January is the hottest month in Birdsville with an average temperature of 32°C (90°F) and the coldest is July at 14.5°C (58°F) with the most daily sunshine hours at 12 in December. The wettest month is February with an average of 30mm of rain..
Can you swim at Birdsville?
The Birdsville billabong is located on the edge of the town and is a drawcard for locals and tourists alike for swimming, kayaking, fishing and walking.
How many people go to Birdsville big bash?
Birdsville is a beautiful desert town about 35km from Bashville. Before and after the Bash the population swells from about 100 to nearly ten thousand!
Can you take dogs to Birdsville Races?
No dogs or other pets are allowed into the race course.