The famous Birdsville Racesand Big Red Bash bothattract thousands of people to town each year. We chose to drive North from Tibooburra through Warri Gate on the NSW/QLD border, follow for a while, turn left onto Orientos Road, left onto Moomba Road and follow until you turn right to Innamincka. Depends very much on the state of the road. So what are your choices? This Heritage listed cottage constructed in the 1880s of stone and compacted rubble houses an array of historical artefacts including machinery, photographs, communications, homewares and much more. Youll then pass through Jackson, Yuleba and Wallumbilla where a stop at the Calico Cottage is a must. In between these crests the road twists and weaves, so you have no chance of getting up some speed to get on top of the endless corrugations. The mercury is already nudging 40C on a February morning in Birdsville and, walking down the main drag, you could be forgiven for mistaking yourself in the nearby ghost town of Betoota. You have quite a few options when travelling from Tibooburra to Innamincka. The road varies from fantastic sandy road to a few deep sand sections to some pretty bad sections of corrugations. [6] Floodway upgrade [ edit] We will be travelling with two pugs who do not know the word discomfort. I will be driving a 2011 AWD Kluger. Turn right then go through Fortville Gate. https://www.service.transport.qld.gov.au/ExcessMassExternal/PublicConditionReport.jsp, Garfield / Pelican Creek (Barcaldine Regional), Restricted to four wheel drive vehicles only, Flooding: Long-term flooding due to heavy rain, Arraburry (Birdsville Dev Rd turnoff) to SA Border, Barcaldine / Barcaldine Downs (Barcaldine Regional), Barcaldine (via Barcaldine Downs) to Isisford (to Longreach Council Boundary), Mooraberree Station to Diamantina Dev Road (Mooraberree Station to Diamantina council boundary), Bimerah to Yaraka (to Longreach Council Boundary), Birdsville to Windorah (to Barcoo Shire Council), "Route of the River Gum" Access to Bladensburg National Park, from Eyre Developmental Rd to junction with Birdsville Developmental Road, Boulia to Bedourie (Boulia to Diamantina Council Boundary), Bedourie to Boulia (to Boulia Council Boundary), Birdsville Dev Rd turnoff to South Australia Border (via Cordillo Downs), Corfield to Richmond (Kennedy Dev Rd turn off to Richmond Council Boundary), From Kennedy Developmental Road to Old Cork Waterhole, (turn off from Kennedy Developmental Rd through to junction with Diamantina River Rd), Crossmoor Road (Longreach Muttaburra Road), Cornish Creek / Sardine (Barcaldine Regional), Muttaburra to Longreach (Muttaburra to Longreach Council Boundary), Crossmore Road (Longreach Muttaburra Road) / Longreach Muttaburra Road, Longreach to Muttaburra (Longreach to Barcaldine Council Boundary), Hobartville / Surbiton (Barcaldine Regional), 93C, 213.58 to 366.98 / 93C, 366.98 to 388.42, Bedourie to Barcoo (to Barcoo Council Boundary, Bedourie (Diamantina Shire) / Farrars Creek (Barcoo Shire), Birdsville Developmental Road Turnoff to Barcoo Shire Boundary, Bedourie to Boulia (to Boulia Shire Council), Boulia to Dajarra (Boulia to Cloncurry Council Boundary), Boulia to Bedourie (to Diamantina Council boundary), Turn off to Collingwood: Conn Waterhole to Old Cork Waterhole, From Old Cork Waterhole to Diamantina National Park (to Diamantina council boundary), Between Kennedy Developmental Road and Old Landsborough Highway, Bedourie - Birdsville via Cuttaburra Crossing, Eyre Developmental Road (Birdsville Track), Home Creek / Moombria (Barcaldine Regional), Barcaldine to Isisford (Landsborough Hwy turn off to junction with Isisford Blackall Rd), Inside Track Road (Birdsville Inside Track), Bimerah to Isisford (Longreach Council Boundary), Between Winton Jundah Road and Cork Mail Road, Jundah to Warbreccan (Southern end of the Jundah-Winton Road), Warbreccan - Winton (Northern end of the Jundah-Winton Rd), Winton to Boulia via Landsborough Hwy turn off Thanks :). We travelled at approx 70 kph . Birdsville - $1.75 5. This takes you past Moomba, a strange sight in the desert. Very optimistic settlers started a pastoral venture in 1877, however, Carcory homestead was already abandoned in 1906. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Windorah is an Aboriginal word meaning big fish, which is fitting given that there are huge yellowbelly cruising the depths of the Cooper Creek near Windorah. Derek Barry Editor, the North West Star Eyre Developmental Road (Bedourie - Birdsville), pave and seal Works have been completed to seal around 35km of the 185km road, improving safety, connectivity and wet weather access. This is a special part of the journey and would be a fantastic sight at sunset. The road is arrow straight and you feel like youre on a giant rollercoaster. Deep reds reflecting off the dunes and shimmering off the pools of water. Follow this road through the sand dunes until it hits Moomba Road, turn left, follow until the turnoff to Innamincka on your right. (Commonwealth Development Employment Project) centre; visit the grand old Hotel Corones, the biggest outback pub in Australia, with its resident ghost; and at night take in the star-studded outback night sky at the Cosmos Centre. Turn left off Warri Gate Road onto Orientos Road and youre into sand dune country. Stretching across 507,000 hectares this outback national park, 183 km southeast of Boulia is home to many rare and threatened species and abundant birdlife including the rainbird, blackfaced cuckoo, lorikeets, brolgas and plain turkey/bustards. And the bonus is Haddon Corner. We are off to the races so we will be travelling late August. Imagine what life was like before the invention of the modern cons of today. Listen to UHF 40 for instructions. What an exciting trip today! Depending on the season, you might see some water in the ephemeral lakes along the way. This time, we struck it at its worst after a long dry spell. 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?? A guard. We recently 2 weeks ago travelled from Windorah to Birdsville and the road was good it is sealed from Windorah to the turn off then for the next approx 20 k. The unsealed section to Betoota was in good condition we towed a 21 ft van with no problems. The road is two lanes through to Toowoomba, which makes for an easier journey. So be careful and be prepared in case you break down. When we went out I wouldn't tow my van due to corrigations but it may be ok now as the big bash and races are not far away. The first @130km is bitumen then the fun kicks in. We had no idea the Cooper Creek basin and northwards is actually an ancient valley. Its the main link from the Strezlecki Track into the Cooper/Eromanga Basin oil and gas fields. Surprisingly, this rugged . It is a lonely 460 km drive with no facilities along the way. Or you can go West from Tibooburra towards Cameron Corner, dont turn off to Cameron Corner, but continue to the NSW/QLD border. The Corner Country is a special place. Can any one tell me how long it take to get from Windorah to Birdsville? Around 50km before the turnoff, you'll see the road into Haddon Corner which is about 15km each way. The other is Arrabury Road via Haddon Corner. Good sections are few and far between. During our trip across the non- bitumen areas we passed many a non- 4 wheel drive with several of them pulling caravans. Im travelling to Birdsville races from Whitsundays in September for my 50th. And it happened again recently. Keep following the Jump Up Loop Road north until you reach Middle Road at Olive Downs. Address: 17 Herbert Street, BEDOURIE QLD 4829. There is live entertainment, camp oven cooking,food, fireworks, childrens amusements and a hostof novelty races and events. so now i dont move over till they are almost on top of me and they brake, then i move over and give a friendly wave as they go past at a more windscreen friendly speed. Some serious money has been spent on this road, with major earthworks to build up the road between sand dunes and cuttings into the sand dunes. Its definitely remote. Stop at the pub by the side of the road and youre likely to meet a local for a yarn. its a rough gravel road with small bits of bitumen and can be a little rocky but just take it easy. Its a seemingly never-ending vista of gibbers covering the landscape. Overall a good drive , does get a bit rough in a few places but hey it's the outback.. Low jump-ups, shimmering mirages and stony plains as far as you can see. Nearby to Warra visit a coloured cotton farm and insectary where predatory and beneficial insects are bred for use in agriculture. Weve tried to take Cordillo Downs Road many times. The fully sealed Kyabra Road will connect you back onto the Warrego Way to continue your journey. Note: This article contains an affiliate link to Camera House. Further make sure you have a UHF CB radio. in western Queensland, around Alice Springs and in South Africa.Listen to the eerie noise of the wind howling through these ancient trees. 5 Km from Windorah - Birdsville road I thought I saw bushfire smoke but it was just dust clouds from the relentless procession of 4x4's with caravans The road surface from the S.A. border north to Birdsville is all white silica, trucked in to facilitate an all-weather road , however as I found out the hard way, it was very abrasive to my X-ring . 0419 502 332. enquiries@desertskytours.com. Can anyone tell me what the road conditions are like at the moment. A variation on the Fortville Gate route is to drive out to Cameron Corner then hook right and head vaguely North-East for a while until you turn left onto Omicron Road. Take these roads slowly, dont be in a hurry. You can research more about outback Queensland with our other story on Bedourie. Enjoy the outdoor hot tub under the stars with artesian bore water. We are travelling from Walgett to Birdsville. when you cross the bridge you can go left or right for camping which is about half way between town and the track. Visit Website. 088356 1874. A word of warning. Toowoomba offers the visitor everything a wide range of accommodation for all budgets and many fine eateries, restaurants and shops. For history and rail enthusiasts, the Workshops Rail Museum in the former north Ipswich rail yards will find you amongst living rail history. A new road report will be issued when any road conditions change. On the afternoon of February 23, 2023, emergency services in Maryland responded to a serious crash involving multiple vehicles on Solomons Island Road at Birdsville Road. However on Wednesday they were told by a local to get out to Windorah, they were expecting up to 100mm, the horses had been trucked to Windorah. With a cold beer, they are in no . We have a Land Rover Disco and travelling with another party of 2. www.desertskytours.com. The road conditions can vary and you may find yourself travelling over a diverse range of surfaces from sand dunes to gibber pains. 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! Restrictions apply due to the Covid-19 pandemic.Please click here for the latest travel advice from the Australian Government. only prob ive had is idiots coming the other way that dont slow down. 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And that was it. If you ever get a chance to do this, jump at the opportunity. Travelling out to the Big Red Bash next week in Winnebago Esperance. I have checked the QLD roads website (via the Birdsville pub website) and can see there is only 4WD access. Just take it easy and youll be fine. At the turn of the century the Kenniff brothers ruled the ranges around here. And the road is at least four lanes wide in places. Any issues with ground clearance?My belief is that even the best 4WD is only as good as the nut behind the wheel. Unsure of current conditions. 960W of solar, 400Ah of AGMs, 310L water, 280L fuel. But remember this: you dont go looking for the Min Min, the Min Min goes looking for you! A stay in Quilpie can be as busy or as relaxing as you choose. The Roadhouse - the Grand Central Station of Birdsville. Duration: 5-7 days This is a remote drive, with fuel being few and far between. Please visit https://qldtraffic.qld.gov.au or call 13 19 40 to plan your trip with the most updated road Be careful of soft spots, you may become bogged if it's loose sand. least it was much lonelier. From Dalby its a drive of 83 kilometres to Chinchilla. Margaret Road. However, I imagine it would be horrendous after the Birdsville races or Big Red Bash. Go here for more information and maps on these routes and more. Picnic at beautiful Lake Houdraman, catch a yellow belly or some yabbies in the river or swim a few lazy laps of the Aquatic Centre. Here you can watch and listen to stories told by the locals of droughts and floods in the wonderful water wall, marvel at the seven-metre-high steel bottle trees, which look magnificent at night, or wander the art gallery. At the Quilpie Museum and Visitor Centre, hear from the horses mouth about the struggles of droughts, floods and isolation of outback life, particularly during the days of early settlers. Roll on to Charleville, immortalised in Slim Dustys song by the same name. Youre unlikely to see another vehicle out here. But you can use these as a guide, no matter which direction you choose. Dulacca rose to notoriety as the first site for the extensive push to eradicate the prickly pear. Driving through the Diamantina Shire is a surreal experience, passing extensive plains of red gibber on both sides of the road and intersected with flat flood plain areas that would be grasslands after a wet season. Use caution when traversing a flooded creek as the road surface may have been damaged, submerged matter may not be visible and underlying currents may be swift. Youll see stacks of oil and gas wells, with pipes running everywhere. Environment, Water & Natural Resources, Port Augusta office Queensland App. Youre driving through remote sand dune country and the landscape is simply beautiful. Lets just say we were glad to reach the Innamincka turnoff. information. Road conditions are generally rough, slow going, and will depend on the time of year if there have been any significant rains. As I said earlier, we didnt see another vehicle the whole trip. A must for visitors to Miles is the Miles Historical Village where more than 20 buildings are open to the public. Hear the sound of the didgeridoo and watch Aboriginal artists at work at the C.D.E.P. Porridge with sultanas for breakfast, which is a staple for these trips. Council advises that during the Council's Christmas Break-Up period, garbage collections in Beodurie and Birdsville will occur on the following dates Wednesday, 28 December 2022 Wednesday, 4 January 202. I imagine it would be spectacular. 1885, Knot-a-saurus and Opalopolis Park and enjoy a picnic near the famous Kyabra waterhole. After pushing north for about 250km, you meet the Birdsville/Windorah Road. Learn about and the Birdsville Beetle Car 4. See the map below for details on how to travel to Boulia and book your flight here. And thirdly, theyve erected a giant sign warning that the speed limit is 50km/h in built-up areas. There is another service station around the corner and if you only want fuel, head around there as the line-ups are much shorter. Your travels will take you close to or through the friendly villages of Rosewood, Marburg, Laidley, Forest Hill, Gatton, Grantham, and Helidon. Windorah CP, Barcoo council operated, is well worth a short stay. The Loop Road crosses gibber plains then meanders along a series of watercourses for ages. Aimed at Baby Boomers & mature age travellers, there is a wealth of information, reviews, articles and other resources to educate and assist people. Please noteThe Itinerary may change because of weather, road conditions, or other factors over which Karrabee has no control. Youre on them before you realise and some of them are pretty deep. Leaving pretty Miles you pass through the townships of Drillham and Dulacca, both established with the coming of the railway into the west. You can refuel at Innamincka, Birdsville or Windorah. What is the best time of year to travel to Birdsville? Let the high mineral content of the water from the Great Artesian Basin relax and revitalise you. 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. It continues to intrigue many since it was first recorded at the Min Min Hotel, now a ruins, in the 1890s, when it appeared over a grave at the rear of the hotel which burnt down in the 1990s. wish I was going CHEERS. So on top of nearly every dune is a mix of rock-hard clay and deep bull dust holes. Via the very good Donohoe Hwy from Mt Isa, Bedourie, Boulia or even Windorah; Via the Birdsville Development Road from Betoota and Windorah . Im sure during peak season, thered be several travellers visiting Haddon Corner. Make sure you stop into the Betoota Hotel for a coldie. Just wanting some up to date info on the birdsville to windorah rd.any info appreciated. Its not a slog through deep sand. take a camera and enjoy. Once you cross the border, those Queenslanders have done a few things. This quaint town swells from 115 to a couple of thousand as everyone is now on the road to Birdsville Races. Learn more. Looking for more Queensland Destinations? REMEMBER TO ALWAYS CHECK ROAD CONDITIONS BEFORE TRAVELLING, AND TAKE ENOUGH . Accommodation is at the "Windorah Hilton". By all accounts, it crosses many creeks and black soil flood plains. Garbage Collection Over Christmas Break. 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