
	5th & 6th September 2008

About Birdsville

Birdsville is a small outback town situated on the banks of the Diamantina River between the sands of the Simpson Desert and the gibbers of Sturts Stony Desert. The area is steeped in history, from aboriginal meeting places to European settlement in the late 1870’s and beyond.

The Birdsville population currently stands at approximately 120 and is steadily growing. The town provides modern facilities for all travellers along with many thriving businesses. Comfortable accommodation and general supplies are available in the town. Facilities include:

Hotel/Motel
Caravan Park/Coffee shop
Bakery
Two service stations & General Store
Post Office
Working Museum
Art gallery/Coffee shop
Guided Tours
Police, Medical Clinic and Emergency Services
Tourist Information/Library/Internet Facilities
Airport with a sealed 1700m runway and unsealed cross-strip

'Road trains' supply the town with fresh produce and general supplies from both Adelaide (South) and Quilpie (East) on a fortnightly basis.

Airservices are provided by Macair who operate from Brisbane to Birdsville then Mt Isa and back the following day twice a week carrying both passengers and mail. From the South, Westwing Aviation operate the world's longest mail run from Port Augusta to Birdsville on a Wednesday, overnighting in Birdsville Wednesday night and Birdsville back to Pt Augusta on Thursdays, stopping at isolated outback stations along the way.