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Birdsville, Queensland · Every August to September
Birdsville Races
Outback horse racing on dirt at the edge of the Simpson Desert, with the town's population up 50-fold.
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What happens when you set this watch
We track every fare from your airport into Birdsville or Brisbane for August 30 to September 8, 2027, round trips of 3 to 6 nights, across every airline. The moment one drops, you get one email with the dates, the price and a link to book. Free, and you can stop any time.
Know before you go
- Camping by the river is the standard accommodation; bring everything including shade.
- Fuel up in Windorah or Bedourie; distances between stops are long.
- Rex flies Brisbane to Birdsville via Bedourie; by road it is about 16 hours from Brisbane, the last stretch unsealed.
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Birdsville, Queensland · Every August to September
Birdsville Races
Outback horse racing on dirt at the edge of the Simpson Desert, with the town's population up 50-fold.
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