Mostly sealed bitumen roads lead to you to new and exciting places, where the people are friendly and appreciative you've made the journey into their part of Australia, and the views different each step of the way. Further to yesterday's comment about camping along the Windora to Birdsville road, have a think about diverging north to "Old Betoota". Public Toilets. 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. Enjoy. View all. Let the high mineral content of the water from the Great Artesian Basin relax and revitalise you. Windorah CP, Barcoo council operated, is well worth a short stay. For an appreciation of life in the outback, visit the Charleville School of Distance Education and the visitor centre of the Royal Flying Doctor Service. 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. Heres a few ways you can travel between Tibooburra and Innamincka. Delectable home baked goodies line the shelves just waiting to tempt you and your taste buds will be eternally grateful so give in to this temptation. Porridge with sultanas for breakfast, which is a staple for these trips. Be careful of soft spots, you may become bogged if it's loose sand. the late afternoon. Make sure you come prepared with your favourite sunset drinks and nibbles so you can really soak up the serenity of the perfect sunset location. It was a couple of kilometres, but worth the exertion! And it happened again recently. But with your experience, you obviously know what preparation you need to do and how to look after your vehicle. Please noteThe Itinerary may change because of weather, road conditions, or other factors over which Karrabee has no control. It must have been a hot and isolated place to live when it was a working station. Birdsville sits on the edge of the Simpson Desert, in the corner of Queensland, South Australia and The Northern Territory. Theres a picnic table and toilet available for your morning cuppa. The Loop Road crosses gibber plains then meanders along a series of watercourses for ages. Follow this road through the sand dunes until it hits Moomba Road, turn left, follow until the turnoff to Innamincka on your right. Right now there are no problems, but as you know, conditions can change any day. Im thinking this might be bureaucracy gone mad. This being on a good track. So be careful, you never know whats around the next bend! The journey begins along the Birdsville Developmental Road heading East towards Betoota and Windorah. For over a century, windmills have generated the means to bring the water of the Great Artesian Basin, the largest and deepest artesian basin in the world, above ground. You can see Waddi trees here . Keep an eye out for the oil donkeys dotted along the Old Strzelecki Track. RACQ Road Conditions. No 4wd towing a camper too, I was up in that area in 2014 and passed many 2wds including small hatch backs with low ground clearance and huge overloaded motorhomes full of grey nomads. I was not sure about the road condition, but as it turned out, the road was quite do-able. (Winton to Boulia Council Boundary), Boulia to Winton (to Winton Council Boundary), Morella Ardno Road turnoff to Hypatia Road (Closed At Bradley Creek), Local Road / Urandangi Road / Urandangi South Road, Cornish Creek / Upper Cornish Creek (Barcaldine Regional), from Muttaburra Aramac Rd to junction with Aramac Torrens Creek Rd, turn off from Kennedy Developmental Rd til Crewkerne Rd, Winton to Opalton (junction with Jundah Rd), Pine Hill / Port Wine (Barcaldine Regional), Between Capricorn Highway and Pebbly Creek Road, Boulia / Selwyn / Warenda / Wills (Boulia Shire), Slashers Creek Rd, from Kennedy Dev Rd turnoff, Wills to Min Min (to Diamantina Council Boundary), Captain Starlight's Lookout from Muttaburra Westside Rd, Tenham Rd Turnoff to Keeroongooloo Boundary, turn off from Stonehenge River Rd (Longreach Tocal Rd) to Thomson Dev Road, Warburton to Min Min (Warburton to Cloncurry Council Boundary), Between Landsborough Highway and Olio Muttaburra Road, Winton to Lark Quarry Conservation Park turn off (Lark Quarry Access), Lark Quarry to Jundah (to Barcoo Council boundary), between Corfield Richmond Rd and Landsborough Hwy, Isisford (Longreach Regional) / Jundah (Barcoo Shire). Surprisingly, the track quickly drops down off the gibber country onto a vast floodplain. And the alternative routes are just as good. We took the Dig Tree Loop Road, which is a spectacular drive through ancient Mesa country on the northern side of Cooper Creek. Lots of stone chips if lucky ( 5 my first trip ) now l just get way of the road when l see them comming , who needs a broken windscreen or window. Bedourie, another small bush town with true Outback character. How would I take spare fuel? Be mindful of the soft edges when trying to get off the road. Arrabury Road and Haddon Corner are on Karuwali, Birria and Yawarawarka Country. With the tourist season about to take off, authorities are monitoring the road situation in Far Western Queensland after the big wet. www.desertskytours.com. Western 2 flight path to Boulia is highlighted in Orange. Day 3: Windorah to Birdsville and Back. Do you think that I will only need one tank of fuel? The tree is a Waddi (Acacia Peuce), which can only be found in the Boulia/Diamantina Shires. - Good question! One of the most worthwhile attractions in Mitchell is the Great Artesian Spa, the largest open-air spa in Australia. Youre driving through remote sand dune country and the landscape is simply beautiful. Could you please tell me if your caravan is an Off-Road caravan? Have a fun trip. 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. The road out to Big Red should be ok as they the big bash will be out there on the 7 July so I expect it may be recently graded but with traffic it's unknown. Road conditions from Brisbane to Birdsville Brisbane 26C Broken Clouds Feels like 78.76 Wind speed 11.5 mph Pressure 1010 hPa Dalby 27C Broken Clouds Feels like 80.73 Wind speed 16.2 mph Pressure 998 hPa Chinchilla 28C Broken Clouds Feels like 81.45 Wind speed 18.1 mph Pressure 1008 hPa Jackson 29C Scattered Clouds Feels like 82.09 Looking for more NSW Corner Country destinations? Photo: Derek Barry Locals and tourists are benefitting from $5 million worth of works on the Diamantina Developmental Road between Bedourie and Boulia which paved and sealed the final eight kms of the 190 km link, just in time for the Birdsville Races. Of the 369km from Windorah to Birdsville towing a Sunland Patriot Caravan with Nissan Patrol Y62 we enjoyed the drive and found the Betoota Hotel was open. On that road your vehicle clearance and good tyres are a must. From up here, youll see how the water flows vaguely south towards Tibooburra. Bedourie, meaning 'dust storm' has . Can anyone advise if it's safe and doable to drive from Windorah to Birdsville in a rear wheel drive vehicle I have a Mazda bravo 2004 in good mechanical condition I would appreciate some honest answers / regards norm. Travel safely. The history of The Birdsville Track comes to life as we leave Marree and head north through Stations including Lake Harry, Clayton, Dulkaninna, Etadunna, Mulka, to . Be prepared for remote travel. I am checking out now how and what roads to take. This is a remote drive, with fuel being few and far between. We couldnt quite figure out why. Lets just say we were glad to reach the Innamincka turnoff. Restrictions apply due to the Covid-19 pandemic.Please click here for the latest travel advice from the Australian Government. Make sure you stop into the Betoota Hotel for a coldie.. 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. Then it becomes a wide, well maintained dirt road all the way to Warri Gate. The Wirrarri Visitor Information Centre offers a historical display and the bank of the Diamantina River is a fantastic spot for fishing or enjoying a picnic. But we were there in March and it was extremely remote. The gravel road was generally in good condition. The Corner Country is a special place. (Windorah - Birdsville Turn off (Morney)) Birdsville Developmental Road Coongie Lakes is another place we havent been able to get into in the past, due to wet weather. Once Australia's most hazardous stock route, the Birdsville Track is still an unsealed road but maintained so that you can travel in either a 4WD or SUV with a caravan or camper trailer. 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 For accommodation, other facilities and contact details, check the Queensland travel tips page. There are many towns is the road from boulia to mt isa sealed. The three main roads entering the region are the Diamantina Developmental Road (from Windorah and the east) to Bedourie or then onto the Birdsville Developmental Road to Birdsville, the Eyre Developmental Road (from the north) and the Birdsville Track (from the south). And that was it. Be careful, be prepared for breakdowns. you'll be fine. Learn about and the Birdsville Beetle Car 4. To think Charles Sturt traversed this country then decided to walk back through it because he was fascinated by the landscape, defies belief. New events are defined as any event entered since 8am the previous day. Your travels will take you close to or through the friendly villages of Rosewood, Marburg, Laidley, Forest Hill, Gatton, Grantham, and Helidon. Can anyone tell me what the road conditions are like at the moment. Stop at the pub by the side of the road and youre likely to meet a local for a yarn. We have taken it on the Birdsville track and from Birdsville to Windorah so we dont mind dirt roads, but obviously cant do 4WD only tracks. Will be towing an onroad caravan, so would like to know how much of the Developmental Road is sealed and the condition of any gravel road. Im travelling to Birdsville races from Whitsundays in September for my 50th. its sandy, stoney and dirt. Mitsubishi challenger. 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. Accommodation is at the "Windorah Hilton". This track takes you through sand dune country. Moomba Road finally hits a T intersection where Moomba Road continues to the left. I will be driving a 2011 AWD Kluger. Visit the extremely rare Waddi trees, which only grow in three places in the world and, if youre lucky enough to time your visit with one of the many annual events, witness incredible displays of horsemanship at the gymkhanas, rodeos, bronco branding and race meets in the Diamantina shire. Although there is quite a lot of stony / gravel still out there it was a great trip. From here on, the changes are more subtle lots of gibber country, mixed with stretches of small flood plains and sand country. 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. sections are usually in good condition. We chose the three states in one day option, a loop up and into Queensland then across to Innamincka. Its not often you get to see the desert like this. Sit beneath a roof covered in the weathered Akubras of people who have done the hard yards in Birdsville for at least one year at the Birdsville Hotel after scoffing a unique curried camel or kangaroo claret pie at the Birdsville Bakery. Looking for more Queensland Destinations? It is been a while since I drove the route that is also known as the Bilby Way. Fuel, food, and accommodation are available at Mungallala. The Cordillo Downs Road links with the Birdsville Development Road from Windorah. pool and spa of the swimming complex. The distance between Windorah and Birdsville is 335 km. The eastern option from Birdsville is along the, If you are into a very challenging adventure, you can go west and cross the famous, The third choice is to head north along the. Roll on to Charleville, immortalised in Slim Dustys song by the same name. The scenery was worth the trip alone. diamantina road conditions. Forlorn places, shimmering mirages, exactly what we expect the Australian Outback looks like. Or you can go West from Tibooburra towards Cameron Corner, dont turn off to Cameron Corner, but continue to the NSW/QLD border. The road is arrow straight and you feel like youre on a giant rollercoaster. in western Queensland, around Alice Springs and in South Africa.Listen to the eerie noise of the wind howling through these ancient trees. Birdsville Hotel general manager Ben Fullagar said Birdsville remained accessible via road from the north, or via the airport. The first @130km is bitumen then the fun kicks in. Unfortunately, we got into one of those situations where wed gone too far to turn around turn around and likely get bogged or keep going and hope we didnt get bogged. In 2010 I was overtaken by a holden astra towing a camper trailer on these roads. This road links Birdsville and Windorah with markets in major centres across Australia. Permalink. Middle Road is an alternative route to the Tibooburra Cameron Corner Road. The Corroboree Tree, behind the Boulia State School, is the last recognised Corroboree Tree of the Pitta Pitta tribe. The distinctive seasons and fertile soils have given rise to a city filled with over 150 wonderful gardens and parks. You wont miss it as its under the huge shed. What an exciting trip today! During our trip across the non- bitumen areas we passed many a non- 4 wheel drive with several of them pulling caravans. only occur in a few places in the world. We travelled parts of this route again and some of it was in great condition. 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. Depending on the season, you might see some water in the ephemeral lakes along the way. Its not a slog through deep sand. The bike was a BSA 250cc, four-stroke. Lake Constance and Hunters Gorge are important wetlands and supporting breeding populations of numerous resident and migratory birds. least it was much lonelier. Thanks for your info Dreamcatcher. Theyd had a heavy fall of rain a few weeks before we drove through and water was lying around everywhere. If time permits, visit Tregole National Park, 10 kilometres south of Morven, which is a 7500 hectare park where the brigalow meets the mulga. ps have a look at big red, only about 30 km out the other side of town but worth a look. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack said the works were jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland Governments. More than a hundred million years ago Boulia lay below a vast inland sea called the Eromanga Sea. Write by: . Hear the sound of the didgeridoo and watch Aboriginal artists at work at the C.D.E.P. From Quilpie you have the option of taking a short 108km detour along the fully sealed Cooper Developmental road (79A) to Eromanga. Be prepared for breakdowns and make sure you carry enough water and food in case the worst happens. Keep following the Jump Up Loop Road north until you reach Middle Road at Olive Downs. About This Drive. Its a long journey along this road. Wherever you came from, whatever direction you go from Birdsville, I We've done many of the Channel country roads in a Forester towing a camper trailer no problems, even when the 'tracks' are classed as 4WD only, after rain. See the map below for details on how to travel to Boulia and book your flight here. Success! Planning a trip to Birdsville this year. Boulia Shire is situated in Western Queensland and encompasses an area of 61,635 square kilometres. Tag TrulyAusin your adventures @trulyaus on Instagram and Facebook if you ever happen to travel Boulia. Duration: 5-7 days Very optimistic settlers started a pastoral venture in 1877, however, Carcory homestead was already abandoned in 1906. Given what we saw, there was no way we were going to take on the Coongie Lakes track. . Drove 2004 Holden Rodeo . Someone in their wisdom decided to cap the sand dune crests with clay. Has anyone travelled from Windorah to Birdsville in the last week? We are off to the races so we will be travelling late August. For more information on Flood Recovery Permits (FRPs) and freight route information, contact the Flood Recovery Road Access Group: 1300 105 Get your passport ready youre about to enter Queensland! when you cross the bridge you can go left or right for camping which is about half way between town and the track. Enjoy the outdoor hot tub under the stars with artesian bore water. And keep in mind, all these roads can vary from great to downright horrible! For all other route restrictions use the following link https://qldtraffic.qld.gov.au. There are many heritage buildings to enjoy on the leisurely self-guided walk and theres a brochure available from the visitor information centre. Leaving Birdsville you have several choices to go to. This leg . Enjoy these tips and articles in the Outback Guide. There are plenty of accommodation choices and fabulous bakeries and butchers in Charleville. Youll then pass through Jackson, Yuleba and Wallumbilla where a stop at the Calico Cottage is a must. Listen to UHF 40 for instructions. One day well have to camp within sight of these hills and watch the sunrise. Then on to Dalby, the hub of Australias richest grain and cotton growing area. The museum is 3 kilometres outside of Eromanga off the sealed Mt. Secondly the road becomes Warri Gate Road. The wide red desert has patches of green and yellow springing up from the recent floods in the region. Chinchilla, now well known for its biannual Melon Festival, is also a favourite destination for petrified wood fossickers. The fascination of Outback Australia is the ever-changing scenery. You have quite a few options when travelling from Tibooburra to Innamincka. Route: Brisbane - Chinchilla - Roma - Charleville - Windorah - Birdsville. Time to continue along the Warrego: next stop Dalby. Be prepared for remote travel. Many thanks. Hi, Can anybody suggest camping spots along the road from Windorah to Birdsville, Can't seem to see any on the map, Cheers David. BaSC x Drive to road conditions Please drive to the road conditions and take care when passing trucks. Apparently it is a fine of $1,000 per wheel if you are caught on a closed road. The city is blanketed in a kaleidoscope of blooms, with many private gardens open for viewing during the Carnival of Flowers Festival in September. Location: Birdsville to Maree (Maree is in the north-east of South Australia and Birdsville, is in the south-west of Queensland) Track Length: 517 km Road Conditions: Stony track with large pebbles (gibbers) and dry sand. birds. Just be prepared. We are planning to leave Windorah Friday 4th June to Birdsville. Along the way, you meet characters like Gunna and Bluey. 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. You gaze down into the valley you just drove through and its laid out before you like a map. In the next day just wondering if anyone has driven the road between Windorah and Birdsville I will be driving a Holden Colorado with a semi off caravan. A 4WD Kluger should be OK, as long as it's in good shape, and you have paid particular attention to the tyres, which should be as-new, and you've made sure that tyre pressures are lowered to around 20psi for the rough stuff. 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