What advice can you give. Although there is quite a lot of stony / gravel still out there it was a great trip. A clip of disgraced paedophile and sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein on US TV network VH1's The Fabulous Life of … has resurfaced. The Birdsville Race Club is working with relevant government agencies and Racing Queensland and will continue developing its plans for a Covid safe event. to all the lucky people heading to Birdsville here's a couple of tips, ive been a few times and never had a prob finding a camp spot until last time (2012) you'll first notice the race track is way out of town. With so many businesses reliant on tourism – and after years of tough times as a result of drought – the whole region is betting on a bigger and better than ever return for the Birdsville Races in 2021. Rural news and events from South Australia and the nation.Listen live from noonTalkback: 1300 222 891SMS: 0467 922 783Follow us on Facebook and on TwitterSubscribe to a daily Rural News newsletter Enjoy the outdoor hot tub under the stars with artesian bore water. The first @130km is bitumen then the fun kicks in... Drop down to 20psi tyres pressure and enjoy the dust and rocks for the next 3 hours. Bumper Crowds Expected – Pre-purchase of tickets required to attend. Also cake a cake of soap handy, if you hole the fuel tank on dirt roads it is great for sealing the hole. That road was then called the Stuart Highway, and was the only north-south track in existence. mick, your van will do it without a prob. The scenery was worth the trip alone. No 4wd towing a camper too, I was up in that area in 2014 and passed many 2wds including small hatch backs with low ground clearance and huge overloaded motorhomes full of grey nomads. Throughout the weekend of the Birdsville Races, wide open blue skies and parched red terrain create a stunning backdrop for the event’s two day, 13-race program. Just wide open spaces and plenty of places to pull up stump for the night. I only have a small low clearance front wheel drive Hyundai i30CW and would appreciate advice as to whether I can travel this road, bearing in mind that I would observe all precautions such as checking the road conditions etc on the day. wish I was going CHEERS. doubled up on tyres, carried 30L extra fuel & 20L water, CB radio, covered rear window with closed cell foam and we had no problems. Cordillo Access, Birdsville. Some by-pass tracks are actually turn-offs, headed for various station features, or even exploratory boreholes etc. Drove 2004 Holden Rodeo . I have been to Birdsville several time and in relation to the Q re a Forester - I crossed the Simpson in my Forester and it also did the Old Tele Track at the tip so you will have no issues! Weather forecast: Rain for Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Hobart. DONT drink and drive, I must have got tested about 12 times. These people are usually easy-going, and should be able to help. Those two factors alone are a huge advantage in helping us keep race goers safe and able to social distance at the event – however given the interest in attending we do have to put a cap on numbers. We are planning to drive from Victoria to Windorah Qld within the next week or so. Today, though, it usually draws filmmakers and tourists with its outback charm – all red dirt, blue skies and aesthetically-pleasing dilapidated buildings. How would I take spare fuel? ps have a look at big red, only about 30 km out the other side of town but worth a look. Can anyone tell me if the Birdsville Development Road is sealed please. I have been able to find information on the conditions of the road up to Windorah all bitumen. IATA: AYQ ICAO: YAYE ... Today's Stories . don't worry about the distance from town as a bus run back and forth all day about every 30 mins. by Tony B See route maps and schedules for flights to and from Ayers Rock and airport reviews. Hundreds of claims for insurance have been made … think it is important to lower tyre pressures (20PSI for mine) as road is mostly crushed rock and 80kmph is about as fast as I wanted to go. when you cross the bridge you can go left or right for camping which is about half way between town and the track. Even today, Cape York remains a sparsely populated area that is accessible during the dry season months from May to December, and then only by 4WD vehicles for the majority of the way. Just make sure you take some spare fuel and water and try to avoid doing this trip in the wet season or at night. Preferably bitumen . Don't forget to fuel up at Windorah - no servos between there and B'ville. as in no trees or water to camp beside. Where:               Birdsville, Queensland, When:                Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th September 2021, More info:         www.birdsvilleraces.com, For more information on the Birdsville Races Roadies go to www.birdsvilleracesroadies.com, Travel packages to the event are available via preferred travel partner Sportsnet Travel at https://sportsnetholidays.com/events/horse-racing/birdsville-races-2021/, Kylie Edwards @ Cardinal Spin M: 0422 233 996 or E: kylie@cardinalcomms.com.au, Your email address will not be published. May is the month that we usually put tickets on sale, and at this stage we’re hopeful we can stay the course,” said Birdsville Race Club Vice President, Gary Brook. They have 2 luxurious cottages . I am checking out now how and what roads to take. Others may disagree but from my experiences these are my recommendations. Upon arrival, they set up camp under gum trees alongside the Diamantina River – creating their own community that has become as tight knit as the long-term residents of the Simpson Desert township itself. © Copyright 2021 Birdsville Race Club. We would like to travel to Birdsville in our 1988 Coaster Motorhome next year - an oldie but a goody. Asia / Pacific ... and Tasmania in a land known as Sahul that was 30% bigger than Australia is today. Read Today's Paper Tributes Rewards Subscribe. Can anyone tell me how far out of Windorah the bitumen finishes on the way to Birdsville, someone said to me that there's only about 170km's of dirt now, is that correct?? Will it cope with the roads? As you say the condition of outback roads can change over night but we just wondered what it is like generally as to wether any part of it is sealed and does it get badly rutted at that time of the year.I am familiar with the RACQ web site as to road closures in Queensland because of flooding. About the Author | New Pages | Site Index | Contact. 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.I'm fairly experienced in outback travel, however my vehicle will be a Subaru Forester, which isn't as big and hairy-chested as your land cruisers, Patrols etc. Planning a trip to Birdsville this year. We were in a 4 wheel drive and averaged between 80 to 90 Klms per hour across the dirt / stony gravel roads without lowering our tyres. In 2 weeks we are heading to the birdsville track then on to big red and then grom birdsville back home via the development track. It's bumpy in sections and I'd make sure to have the basics incase of a flat tyre which will be your biggest issue. I will be driving a 2011 AWD Kluger. After rain the development road can have water filled holes in some of the depressions, something to keep in mind. We will be in a 1989 Hino Rainbow bus (motorhome) which is not 4x4. Flightradar24 is the world’s most popular flight tracker. This being on a good track. He had to fight many battles with the harsh conditions in these days. To ensure the Races are Covid-safe, for the first time in the events 139 year history tickets will not be available at the track gate – with all tickets required to be pre-purchased online prior to ensure entry. Wotif started in the early dotcom days in 2000. … only prob ive had is idiots coming the other way that dont slow down. Today marks the start of International Dark Sky Week, 5-12 April. Depends very much on the state of the road. The bucket-list Birdsville Races typically attract more than 7,000 annual visitors to Outback Queensland to enjoy the region’s yabby races, street parties and various other events that lead into the big Friday and Saturday race days at the iconic Birdsville race track. Should we considerleaving the caravan at Boulia if need be and stay at the Birdsville pub for a night. Innamincka Regional Reserve is a park of contrasts. Did you know? Enjoy. During our trip across the non- bitumen areas we passed many a non- 4 wheel drive with several of them pulling caravans. ... Roma, Charleville, Birdsville, Emerald, Stanthorpe and Goondiwindi. Traditional outback pubs and annual races have made Birdsville a notable town to explore. Hi, Can anybody suggest camping spots along the road from Windorah to Birdsville, Can't seem to see any on the map, Cheers David. I carried a full back-pack, a couple of gallons of water on one crash-bar, and a jerry-can of fuel on the other side. Did this stretch in one winter day in a Mazda Tribute towing campertrailer. What is the average time it takes travel from Windorah to Birdsville. Working to overcome the Covid hurdles that forced the cancellation of the 2020 Birdsville Races, event organisers today confirmed that they are hopeful of releasing tickets for the 2021 Birdsville Races as … We are travelling from Walgett to Birdsville. by Gary Brook | Jan 25, 2021 | Media Release, News | 0 comments, Bumper Crowds Expected – Pre-purchase of tickets required to attend. Horse flu prevented the actual contenders from making their way to the town, so Birdsville held wheelie bin races instead. Conditions change depending on weather and the time since it … And the fuel consumption on this thing is silly at around 450klms a tank. Im looking at going to the big red bash in July this year have 4x4 and pop top van not off road and wondering it its feasible to take this van to B/ville. The Birdsville Bakery will be open again and the legendary Birdsville Hotel will once again act as the resident watering hole for racegoers wanting to kick celebrations into the night, while Fashions on the Field will bring colour, character and couture to race days across six categories for men, women, families and novelty dress. I’m driving up from Port Augusta to Birdsville then the next day into Windora and onto Roma. It is held on the Wednesday before the Birdsville Races (first weekend in September). The trip is well worth it and if you take care very doable.....fuel cost March 2014 $1.84.9 cents per litre P.S. This is a week dedicated to observing and appreciating the beauty of a light-pollution free night sky. Do not attempt it if the road is covered in places; there's many a motorist that's been bogged up to the door handles in innocent-looking puddles. Required fields are marked *. A 4WD Kluger should be OK, as long as it's in good shape, and you have paid particular attention to the tyres, which should be as-new, and you've made sure that tyre pressures are lowered to around 20psi for the rough stuff. two smashed windows like that. The road was B**** terrible, mostly because the trucks tore it up, especially if it got a bit wet. Enjoy these tips and articles in the Outback Guide. Severe weather warning as flooding closes roads across outback South Australia ... Oodnadatta and Birdsville tracks are closed to all vehicles. i take it you are going to the races, so are we. We encourage everyone to follow the Birdsville Races Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages and both birdsvilleraces.com and birdsvilleracesroadies.com for ongoing updates and announcements around ticketing and other elements of the event including how to become a part of the Birdsville Races Roadies,” added Gary Brook. take a camera and enjoy. Hi, you could call the Birdsville Hotel, or the Caravan Park, or the Birdsville Police. For the first motorists the Birdsville Track was an adventure that could take a couple of days or weeks. Even today, tons of gold are taken out of the ground, making it both a historic and contemporary mining town and travelers here can explore one of the gold mines. Windorah is known as "The Heart of the Channel Country" and offers a welcome and interesting stop-off for travellers to Birdsville, Bedourie, Longreach and points West.. Every year since 1998 Windorah hosts an International Yabby Race on the street outside the hotel. I plan on going to Birdsville on my Trike towing a teardrop camper. The two-day spectacular of outback thoroughbred racing – synonymous with plumes of striking red dust as horses thunder down the Simpson Desert track – is set to run on Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th September 2021. Entire suburbs under water, schools closed and people forced to work from home as north-western Sydney residents are told to evacuate NOW after another 300mL of … Biggest worry is the 4x4's with camper teailers doing over 100 kph throwing up stones every where when passing or over taking . Today it's one of Australia's most recognised brands for online travel agents. you'll be fine. Return to Your Outback Driving Questions and Stories. ... Queensland weather: Full list of roads impacted by flash flooding ... Cacoory Stony Crossing Road, Birdsville. With overseas travel looking unlikely, exploring our country holds even greater appeal. Birds in the Rockhampton Zoo’s dome aviary will be euthanised by a qualified vet after testing positive for salmonella. Be careful of soft spots, you may become bogged if it's loose sand. 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