Birdsville is situated between the sands of the Simpson Desert and the gibber plains of Sturt’s Stony Desert. The town is home to the famous Birdsville Hotel and the Birdsville Races, which bring thousands of people to town in September each year. Previously known as Diamantina Crossing, Birdsville was renamed due to the diverse birdlife of the area. In town you can visit the Australian Inland Mission Hospital, the Birdsville Working Museum and the two art galleries. Near town, the attractions include the Simpson Desert, ‘Big Red’- the tallest sand dune of the Simpson, the old Diamantina Crossing and a Burke and Wills campsite. The Simpson Desert National Park is home to many mammals and reptiles and over 180 bird species. After a day’s sightseeing, take a picnic and go swimming at Pelican Point, the billabong near town.

Those visiting Birdsville can find short and long term parking at Diamantina River Reserve (Diamantina Development Road).

The Birdsville of today is a modern community offering travellers a general store, bakery, restaurants, medical clinic, auto services and a police station.

Tourist/Visitor Centre       

Wirrari Visitors Centre, Billabong Boulevard, Birdsville QLD

Ph: 07 4656 3300

visitors@diamantina.qld.gov.au

www.diamantina.qld.gov.au

Casual Parking       

Both sides of Adelaide Street as well as the large vacant block in front of the Wirrarri Visitor Centre bounded by Burt and Adelaide Streets

Short & Long Term Parking        

Diamantina River Reserve (Diamantina Development Road).

Dump Point  

Adelaide St, (W side of town)Diamantina Development Rd, (route to race course)

Potable Water          

Numerous taps located in front of the Wirrarri Visitor Centre (bounded by Burt and Adelaide Streets) and at the Birdsville Roadhouse (Frew Street) and the Mobil Service Station (Adelaide Street)

Hospital        

Cnr Adelaide St & Vaughan St, Ph: 07 4656 3245

Doctors Surgery     

Located at hospital, cnr Adelaide St & Vaughan St, Ph: 07 4656 3245

Dentist           

Visits every six months

Supermarket            

Birdsville Roadhouse, cnr Frew St & Florence St, Ph: 07 4656 3226