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2009 Birdsville Races Tour
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Click here to download a printable PDF itinerary
| DAY 1 - Wednesday, 2nd September 2009 |
Come and join us at Brisbane Roma Street transit centre, we depart for the Birdsville adventure at 5.30pm.
Travelling through the night we pass through Toowoomba, Dalby, Miles, Roma and Mitchell. |
Day 1 Brisbane to Birdsville
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| DAY 2 - Thursday, 3rd September 2009 |
First up enjoy a big hearty breakfast in Quilpie before we continue west and stop at the Windorah Hotel for lunch, before we join the others in Birdsville at approx 5.45pm.
Our advanced team have already set up so when we arrive you simply, sit back and unwind. You will be allocated tents in time to settle in and get together for our first Aussie camp dinner under the Great Southern Cross. We suggest an early night to prepare for the big weekend!
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner |
Day 2 Brisbane to Birdsville
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| DAY 3 - Friday, 4th September 2009 |
In the lead up to race day, today is full of sightseeing and meeting new people. If you’re interested we take a run to Big Red, the largest accessible sand dune in Australia, standing 40m above sea level and it is located 40km west of Birdsville. It is the first and tallest of 1,100 sand dunes in the Simpson desert and you have the unique opportunity to climb up and see what’s on the other side.
The tiny town of 100 will swell to over 5,000 today with racing enthusiasts gathering for the big race. The famous Birdsville hotel is where you will find all the action to dance the night away. The veterans and the first timers will gather together for hints and tips on how to pick a winner...
Meals included: Breakfast & Dinner |
Day 3 Brisbane to Birdsville
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| DAY 4 (RACE DAY) - Saturday, 5th September 2009 |
The big day... first we go over the SA border to see the start of the Birdsville track. The Birdsville race track is a natural claypan track making it flat and fast. There is a 12 race program for the Annual Picnic Races today with the running of the esteemed Birdsville cup; over 1,600m it starts in the back straight, the Birdsville track is one of only four tracks in Queensland that runs anti-clockwise.
You can come and go as you like today using the Greyhound shuttles that continuously run from town to the races. You can’t miss the carnival atmosphere, there are many attractions like a boxing tent and sideshow stalls; you can even go into town and visit the Birdsville Working Museum for a look into yesteryear. Tonight is the last night under the stars; you could spend it at the pub sharing stories with new found friends or simply wind down back at camp.
Meals included: Breakfast & Dinner |
Day 4 Brisbane to Birdsville
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| DAY 5 - Sunday, 6th September 2009 |
This morning our team prepare breakfast while we pack up for the journey home. It’s been a great weekend, made lots of new friends and it’s now time to arrange to meet again next year.
We depart at approx 7.15am and travel back to Brisbane having lunch at Windorah Hotel and dinner at Morven Cafe before travelling through the night.
Meals included: Breakfast |
Day 5 Brisbane to Birdsville
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| DAY 6 - Monday, 7th September 2009 |
| We arrive home early this morning through Toowoomba and Gatton before arriving in Brisbane at approx 7am. |
Day 6 Brisbane to Birdsville
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| DAY 1 - Thursday, 3rd September 2009 |
Depart Longreach approx 8.15am and head out to the Windorah Hotel to meet up with the rest of the group for lunch before we join everyone in Birdsville at approx 5.45pm.
Our advanced team have already set up so when we arrive you simply, sit back and unwind. You will be allocated tents in time to settle in and get together for our first Aussie camp dinner under the Great Southern Cross. We suggest an early night to prepare for the big weekend!
Meals included: Lunch & Dinner |
Day 1 Longreach to Birdsville
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| DAY 2 - Friday, 4th September 2009 |
In the lead up to race day, today is full of sightseeing and meeting new people. If you’re interested we take a run to Big Red, the largest accessible sand dune in Australia, standing 40m above sea level it is located 40km west of Birdsville. It is the first and tallest of 1,100 sand dunes in the Simpson desert and you have the unique opportunity to climb up and see what’s on the other side.
The tiny town of 100 will swell to over 5,000 today with racing enthusiasts gathering for the big race. The famous Birdsville hotel is where you will find all the action, even a disco to dance the night away. The veterans and the first timers will gather together for hints and tips on how to pick a winner...
Meals included: Breakfast & Dinner |
Day 2 Longreach to Birdsville
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| DAY 3 (RACE DAY) - Saturday, 5th September 2009 |
The big day... first we go over the SA border to see the start of the Bridsville track. The Birdsville race track is a natural claypan track making it flat and fast. There is a 12 race program for the Annual Picnic Races today with the running of the esteemed Birdsville cup; over 1,600m it starts in the back straight, the Birdsville track is one of only four tracks in Queensland that runs anti-clockwise.
You can come and go as you like today using the Greyhound shuttles that continuously run from town to the races. You can’t miss the carnival atmosphere, there are many attractions like a boxing tent and sideshow stalls; you can even go into town and visit the Birdsville Working Museum for a look into yesteryear. Tonight is the last night under the stars; you could spend it at the pub sharing stories with new found friends or simply winding down back at camp.
Meals included: Breakfast & Dinner |
Day 3 Longreach to Birdsville
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| DAY 4 - Sunday, 6th September 2009 |
This morning our team prepare breakfast while we pack up for the journey home. It’s been a great weekend, made lots of new friends and it’s now time to arrange to meet again next year.
We depart at approx 7.15am and travel back to Longreach, stopping for lunch at Windorah Hotel before arriving back in Longreach at 5.15pm.
Meals included: Breakfast |
Day 4 Longreach to Birdsville
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Click here to download a printable PDF itinerary
| DAY 1 - Thursday, 3rd September 2009 |
Come join us at Outback at Isa where we depart at 7am sharp, travelling through Dajarra, Boulia and Bedourie before we join the camp in Birdsville at approx 5.20pm.
Our advanced team have already set up so when we arrive you simply, sit back and unwind. You will be allocated tents in time to settle in and get together for our first Aussie camp dinner under the Great Southern Cross. We suggest an early night to prepare for the big weekend! |
Day 1 Mt Isa to Birdsville
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| DAY 2 - Friday, 4th September 2009 |
In the lead up to race day, today is full of sightseeing and meeting new people. If you’re interested we take a run to Big Red, the largest accessible sand dune in Australia, standing 40m above sea level it is located 40km west of Birdsville. It is the first and tallest of 1,100 sand dunes in the Simpson desert and you have the unique opportunity to climb up and see what’s on the other side. The tiny town of 100 will swell to over 5,000 today with racing enthusiasts gathering for the big race. The famous Birdsville hotel is where you will find all the action to dance the night away. The veterans and the first timers will gather together for hints and tips on how to pick a winner...
Meals included: Breakfast & Dinner |
Day 2 Mt Isa to Birdsville
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| DAY 3 (RACE DAY) - Saturday, 5th September 2009 |
The big day... first we go over the SA border to see the start of the Birdsville track. The Birdsville race track is a natural claypan track making it flat and fast. There is a 12 race program for the Annual Picnic Races today with the running of the esteemed Birdsville cup; over 1,600m it starts in the back straight, the Birdsville track is one of only four tracks in Queensland that runs anti-clockwise.
You can come and go as you like today using the Greyhound shuttles that continuously run from town to the races. You can’t miss the carnival atmosphere, there are many attractions like a boxing tent and sideshow stalls; you can even go into town and visit the Birdsville Working Museum for a look into yesteryear. Tonight is the last night under the stars; you could spend it at the pub sharing stories with new found friends or simply winding down back at camp.
Meals included: Breakfast & Dinner |
Day 3 Mt Isa to Birdsville
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| DAY 4 - Sunday, 6th September 2009 |
This morning our team prepare breakfast while we pack up for the journey home. It’s been a great weekend, made lots of new friends and it’s now time to arrange to meet again next year. We travel back to Mount Isa having lunch at Boulia before arriving home at approx 5.20pm.
Meals included: Breakfast |
Day 4 Mt Isa to Birdsville
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Click here to download a printable PDF itinerary
| DAY 1 - Wednesday, 2nd September 2009 |
| Come join us at the Coach Terminal on Franklin St as we depart for Birdsville at 10pm. |
Day 1 Adelaide to Birdsville
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| DAY 2 - Thursday, 3rd September 2009 |
We travel through the early morning stopping at Port Augusta and Roxby Downs before hitting the Oodnadatta Track for the remainder of our trek to Birdsville. We will stop for breakfast and lunch in Marree and Mungerannie respectively, before arriving at approx 5.15pm.
Our advanced team have already set up so when we arrive you simply, sit back and unwind. You will be allocated tents in time to settle in and get together for our first Aussie camp dinner under the Great Southern Cross. We suggest an early night to prepare for the big weekend! |
Day 2 Adelaide to Birdsville
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| DAY 3 - Friday, 4th September 2009 |
In the lead up to race day, today is full of sightseeing and meeting new people. If you’re interested we take a run to Big Red, the largest accessible sand dune in Australia, standing 40m above sea level it is located 40km west of Birdsville. It is the first and tallest of 1,100 sand dunes in the Simpson desert and you have the unique opportunity to climb up and see what’s on the other side.
The tiny town of 100 will swell to over 5,000 today with racing enthusiasts gathering for the big race. The famous Birdsville hotel is where you will find all the action, even a disco to dance the night away. The veterans and the first timers will gather together for hints and tips on how to pick a winner...
Meals included: Breakfast & Dinner |
Day 3 Adelaide to Birdsville
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| DAY 4 (RACE DAY) - Saturday, 5th September 2009 |
The big day... first we go over the SA border to see the start of the Bridsville track. The Birdsville race track is a natural claypan track making it flat and fast. There is a 12 race program for the Annual Picnic Races today with the running of the esteemed Birdsville cup; over 1,600m it starts in the back straight, the Birdsville track is one of only four tracks in Queensland that runs anti-clockwise.
You can come and go as you like today using the Greyhound shuttles that continuously run from town to the races. You can’t miss the carnival atmosphere, there are many attractions like a boxing tent and sideshow stalls; you can even go into town and visit the Birdsville Working Museum for a look into yesteryear. Tonight is the last night under the stars; you could spend it at the pub sharing stories with new found friends or simply winding down back at camp.
Meals included: Breakfast & Dinner |
Day 4 Adelaide to Birdsville
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| DAY 5 - Sunday, 6th September 2009 |
This morning our team prepare breakfast while we pack up for the journey home. It’s been a great weekend, made lots of new friends and it’s now time to arrange to meet again next year.
We depart at approx 10am and travel back to Adelaide stopping in Marree for a short break around dinner time then we travel through the night before arriving home at approx 6.00am.
Meals included: Breakfast |
Day 5 Adelaide to Birdsville
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| DAY 1 - Thursday, 3rd September 2009 |
We depart from Roxby Downs and drive through the Oodnadatta Track for the remainder of our trek to Birdsville. We will stop for breakfast and lunch in Marree and Mungerannie respectively, before arriving at approx 5.15pm.
Our advanced team have already set up so when we arrive you simply, sit back and unwind. You will be allocated tents in time to settle in and get together for our first Aussie camp dinner under the Great Southern Cross. We suggest an early night to prepare for the big weekend! |
Day 1 Roxby Downs to Birdsville
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| DAY 2 - Friday, 4th September 2009 |
In the lead up to race day, today is full of sightseeing and meeting new people. If you’re interested we take a run to Big Red, the largest accessible sand dune in Australia, standing 40m above sea level it is located 40km west of Birdsville. It is the first and tallest of 1,100 sand dunes in the Simpson desert and you have the unique opportunity to climb up and see what’s on the other side.
The tiny town of 100 will swell to over 5,000 today with racing enthusiasts gathering for the big race. The famous Birdsville hotel is where you will find all the action, even a disco to dance the night away. The veterans and the first timers will gather together for hints and tips on how to pick a winner...
Meals included: Breakfast & Dinner |
Day 2 Roxby Downs to Birdsville
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| DAY 3 (RACE DAY) - Saturday, 5th September 2009 |
The big day... first we go over the SA border to see the start of the Bridsville track. The Birdsville race track is a natural claypan track making it flat and fast. There is a 12 race program for the Annual Picnic Races today with the running of the esteemed Birdsville cup; over 1,600m it starts in the back straight, the Birdsville track is one of only four tracks in Queensland that runs anti-clockwise.
You can come and go as you like today using the Greyhound shuttles that continuously run from town to the races. You can’t miss the carnival atmosphere, there are many attractions like a boxing tent and sideshow stalls; you can even go into town and visit the Birdsville Working Museum for a look into yesteryear. Tonight is the last night under the stars; you could spend it at the pub sharing stories with new found friends or simply winding down back at camp.
Meals included: Breakfast & Dinner |
Day 3 Roxby Downs to Birdsville
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| DAY 4 - Sunday, 6th September 2009 |
This morning our team prepare breakfast while we pack up for the journey home. It’s been a great weekend, made lots of new friends and it’s now time to arrange to meet again next year.
We depart at approx 10am and travel back to Roxby Downs stopping in Marree for a short break around dinner time then we travel through the night before arriving home at approx 6.00am.
Meals included: Breakfast |
Day 4 Roxby Downs to Birdsville
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