Known as the ‘Oasis in the Desert’, Bedourie is the administration centre of the Diamantina Shire, which covers an area of 94,690 square kms. It was settled in the 1880’s as a major watering and rest stop for drovers moving cattle from the north to Birdsville.
Those visiting Bedourie can find short-term parking at Bedourie Tourist Park. There is no time limit to stay here, and sites will cost $10 per vehicle per night for unpowered and $15 per vehicle per night for powered.
Things to see and do in Bedourie include the magnificent artesian spa and swimming pool, the heritage listed Mud Hut, the Royal Hotel, the cemetery and the outback nine hole golf course. The town itself has many facilities such as restaurants and a tavern, a general store, post office, fuel and auto services, a police station and medical clinic. There is a dump point located 0.5 km along the Boulia Road.
Tourist/Visitor Centre
13 Herbert St, Bedourie QLD
Ph: 1300 794 257
tourism@diamantina.qld.gov.au
www.thediamantina.com.au
Casual Parking
Herbert Street, Eyre Street, Nappa Street, Timor Street
Short Term Parking
Bedourie Tourist Park (no time limit), Corner Herbert and Nappa Street. Ph: 1300 794 257(unpowered - $20pvpn; powered - $30pvpn)
Dump Point
Eyre Developmental Rd (road north to Boulia)
Potable Water
Bedourie Tourist Park, Corner Herbert and Nappa Streets; Anzac Park, Herbert Street
Doctors Surgery
Bedourie Clinic, Kepler St, Ph: 07 4746 1226, provides two rural nurses, Ambulance also in clinic grounds
Supermarket
Simpson Desert Oasis, Herbert St, Ph: 07 4746 1291
