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Birdsville

Birdsville facilities

Birdsville may be small, but it offers essential services and facilities for travellers visiting this iconic outback town.

The quick version

Four things to know

WaterTown Common onlyThe only approved place to fill drinking water. FuelTwo service stationsExpect queues in Bash week. Fill up along your route too. CashNo ATMsBring some cash. EFTPOS can be slow when it’s busy. Showers$5 donationPublic showers opposite the Birdsville Sports Centre.
What’s in town

Everything you
need, in a small town

Comfortable accommodation and general supplies are available, along with key services to support visitors before and during the Big Red Bash.

Map of Australia showing where Birdsville is, in far south-west Queensland, with distances to the capital cities

Birdsville, in far south-west Queensland

Stay

  • Birdsville Hotel / Motel
  • Birdsville Caravan Park
  • Free camping on the Town CommonSouth of town between the first cattle grid and the Diamantina River bridge. No facilities provided

Eat and shop

  • Birdsville Bakery
  • Two service stations and a general store
  • Post Office

See and do

  • Art gallery
  • Guided tours

Help and information

  • Police, Medical Clinic and Emergency Services
  • Tourist Information Centre / Library / Internet Facilities

Getting here

  • AirportA sealed 1700m runway and an unsealed cross-strip
Birdsville during the Bash

A little patience
goes a long way

During the Big Red Bash period, Birdsville’s population increases significantly. A little patience and planning go a long way in keeping things running smoothly for everyone.

You can expect
Busier roads
Fuel queues
Lines at shops and facilities
Fuel

Help keep fuel queues moving

  1. 1Before you refuel

    Please unhitch your caravan and set up camp first where possible. This creates more room in the queue for other vehicles.

  2. 2Fill up

    After filling up, head inside and pay.

  3. 3Move forward

    Move your vehicle forward, then return to shop for groceries, souvenirs or supplies.

Small step, big difference

This small step helps reduce congestion for everyone.

Water and camping

Fill up and camp
in the right places

Drinking water

Drinking water is available on the Town Common only. The taps run parallel to the road, so look for the green signs.

  • Fill up on the Town Common. It is the only approved location to fill drinking water in Birdsville
  • Please do not fill drinking water at any other location in or around town

Camp only in designated areas

To respect the Birdsville community and surrounding properties, please camp only in designated areas.

  • Birdsville Caravan Park
  • The free camping area at the Town Common
  • No other free or roadside camping around Birdsville or on the road to the Bash. The surrounding land is private property
Why it matters

Camping outside designated areas can damage station roads, disrupt water dams and disturb livestock. We appreciate your help in respecting local landowners and the town.

Showers

Public showers

Public showers are available opposite the Birdsville Sports Centre.

WhereOpposite the Birdsville Sports Centre
WhenDaylight hoursDuring the Big Red Bash week
Run byThe PCYC
Cost$5 donation per person
Plan ahead before you arrive

Prepare before
you reach town

Birdsville is a remote outback town with limited capacity. A little preparation before you reach town will make your trip smoother and help reduce congestion during the Big Red Bash period.

Fuel

  • Fill up along your route where possible
  • Do not rely solely on Birdsville for fuel
  • Expect queues during peak arrival days

Water

  • Arrive with sufficient drinking water for your stay where possible
  • Town Common taps are the only approved place to refill drinking water in Birdsville

Groceries and supplies

  • Purchase essential groceries and supplies before arriving in Birdsville where practical
  • Local businesses are well stocked, but high demand can mean delays

Cash

  • Bring some cash with you
  • EFTPOS facilities are available but may experience delays during busy periods
  • There are no ATMs in Birdsville

Basic vehicle checks

  • Ensure your vehicle and caravan are road-ready before heading into remote areas
  • Check tyres, fluids and spare supplies prior to arrival
Keep planning

Where to next

The drive How do I get out there? Routes into Birdsville, road conditions and fuel stops. Getting there → The town What is Birdsville like? More about the town at the edge of the Simpson Desert. About Birdsville → At the Bash What is on site? Toilets, recycling, food, firewood and what isn’t there. Facilities at the Bash →
6–8 July 2027 · Big Red, Birdsville QLD

Next stop,
Big Red

Thirty-five kilometres west of Birdsville, the final Big Red Bash is waiting.

Getting there → Camping