What
are the dates of the races?
2007- Friday 31st August & Saturday 1st September
2008- Friday 5th & Saturday 6th September
Where
is Birdsville?
Birdsville is a town
situated on the edge of the Simpson Desert in the far South West of
Queensland
.
How
do I get there?
For tour operators see our Tours Information
section.
For air and self drive see our Travel Information
section.
Where
can I obtain fuel/vehicle repairs in Birdsville?
There are two service
stations in Birdsville offering both fuel and vehicle repairs.
Birdsville Fuel Service
Birdsville Auto Centre and General Store
Please note that NO AUTOGAS or Leaded (super) fuel is available in
Birdsville.
Where
can I get food/groceries/souvenirs?
Groceries are available
at Birdsville Auto Centre & General Store.
Other food and souvenir
stalls are located throughout the town.
Where can I have a shower?
The Caravan Park offers
shower and washing facilities for a small charge. Other shower facilities
are provided by the local council and are located in the town. These are
also available for a small charge.
Can
I get money out in Birdsville?
The Commonwealth Bank has an agency at the Post Office with card access
and the agency is opened over the races.
An ATM is available at the Birdsville Hotel and EFTPOS is also available at various outlets.
How far is the racecourse from
town?
The racecourse is
approximately 3km south of Birdsville. Greyhound busses operate
a shuttle service to and from the racecourse in the morning and throughout
the day. This service has 2 pickup locations in town and is at a small
cost each way. Part proceeds from this service are donated to the Royal
Flying Doctor Service.
Pick Up locations
are:
- Airport side of
Hotel
- In front of the
Caravan Park
How
can I purchase a souvenir medallion?
Souvenir medallions can be purchased at local businesses for $55 in
Birdsville in the week prior to the races. Souvenir medallions
entitle holder to entry into both race days and both nights entertainment
at the shire hall.
Those visitors without medallions will encounter individual charges for 2006 entry at Birdsville are as follows:
* Entry Friday races $15pp
* Friday racebook $5
* Live entertainment Friday
night $20pp
* Entry Saturday races $15pp
* Saturday racebook $5
* Live entertainment Saturday
night $20pp
* Fred Brophy's Boxing Troupe - $20pp
Are
there on course TAB facilities?
There are up to 12
on course bookmakers accepting bets on all major race meetings across
Australia including Birdsville, however no TOTE facilities are available.
Road Traffic Restrictions
Traffic police will be out in force and strict
penalties will apply. A zero tolerance policy will be enforced to all
traffic infringements.
Police will be conducting Random Breath Tests both in
Birdsville and along incoming roads in the days prior and following the
races.
Campsites along the
Diamantina are within walking distance of the town and we urge visitors
to use the Greyhound bus transport to and from the races.
Will
my mobile phone work?
There is no mobile
reception (digital or CDMA) in Birdsville.
Where
can I obtain further about what to do and see in Birdsville and the surrounding
area?
Contact the Wirrari Information
Centre
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