Freight and Heavy Vehicles: For more information on Flood Recovery Permits (FRPs) and freight route information, contact the Flood Recovery Road Access Group: 1300 105 647 or floodrecovery_roadaccess@tmr.qld.gov.au. We loved the drive to Boulia, amazing countryside and history. And this is where things get interesting. Generally this road is in pretty good condition, although it can deteriorate quickly. in western Queensland, around Alice Springs and in South Africa.Listen to the eerie noise of the wind howling through these ancient trees. Now only about 70 km of road remain unsealed, and the dirt Windorah CP, Barcoo council operated, is well worth a short stay. Mungerannie is the last . Its the main link from the Strezlecki Track into the Cooper/Eromanga Basin oil and gas fields. Youll notice that the rolling grazing country becomes wild mulga scrub edging the road as you drive further west to Charleville. 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. You cross the QLD/SA border along here, although you wouldnt know it. Deep reds reflecting off the dunes and shimmering off the pools of water. Road Reports are Issued for the Safety of All Members of the Travelling Public and We ask for Your Co-operation. Isa to Birdsville then onto Windorah - Quilpie - Cunnamulla- Goondiwindi. If time permits, visit Tregole National Park, 10 kilometres south of Morven, which is a 7500 hectare park where the brigalow meets the mulga. Enjoy these tips and articles in the Outback Guide. but big red is well worth a look, and a night time concert would be unreal. The journey begins along the Birdsville Developmental Road heading East towards Betoota and Windorah. least it was much lonelier. We have a Land Rover Disco and travelling with another party of 2. This is a roadtrain route. So on top of nearly every dune is a mix of rock-hard clay and deep bull dust holes. I am new to caravanning and am yet to purchase our first van and tow vehicle. The road is well-formed all the way to and beyond Omicron Station. (Melbourne, Victoria Australia). These have all broken up. If you take the main Tibooburra Cameron Corner Road past Waka and Fort Grey, be aware it varies from good to downright horrible! The road varies from fantastic sandy road to a few deep sand sections to some pretty bad sections of corrugations. Will be leaving charleville. The first @130km is bitumen then the fun kicks in. [6] Floodway upgrade [ edit] The first dune has an easier chicken track just to the north of the main track, so youll generally be okay there. The Omicron Road joins onto Orientos Road, past Epsilon Station and into oil and gas fields. Visit the Chinchilla White Gums, a beautifully tall and straight eucalypt native to this area. With one eye on a huge rain system bearing down on inland Australia from the north-west, we decided to get out of there. And beware. This is a remote drive, with fuel being few and far between. From here the mighty Cooper commences its epic journey towards Lake Eyre. And the road is at least four lanes wide in places. It is a lonely 460 km drive with no facilities along the way. Visit the Burke and Wills Tree 7. You have quite a few options when travelling from Tibooburra to Innamincka. . This being on a good track. Call into the unstaffed information centre in the old store building and learn from displays how the property once managed over 12.000 head of cattle requiring up to 20 stockmen. 647 or floodrecovery_roadaccess@tmr.qld.gov.au. For movement within and around a local region, contact the regional permits office. And it happened again recently. In between these crests the road twists and weaves, so you have no chance of getting up some speed to get on top of the endless corrugations. In 2010 I was overtaken by a holden astra towing a camper trailer on these roads. Looking for more NSW Corner Country destinations? birds. We are planning to leave Windorah Friday 4th June to Birdsville. We drove down to the Maree and Windorah roads and they are closed, with police ensuring no one crosses the road closed sign. How would I take spare fuel? 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. We saw a crew laying a gas pipe across the road and one road train out of Innamincka. Then with no moon, the stars blanketed the sky from horizon to horizon. There are many heritage buildings to enjoy on the leisurely self-guided walk and theres a brochure available from the visitor information centre. Page Menu. Looking at a long drive. It was a couple of kilometres, but worth the exertion! Driving from the East: We are 382km west of Windorah, roughly 250km is an unsealed road. As the sky turns black, take in the panorama of the thick blanket of stars that is a typical outback sky. Then, welcome to Roma, the home of the Big Rig and the gateway to cattle country. From $4185. The surrounding flat-topped mesas hinted where the original tableland had been millions of years ago. If you click through and make a purchase, we earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. so now i dont move over till they are almost on top of me and they brake, then i move over and give a friendly wave as they go past at a more windscreen friendly speed. 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. Heres a few ways you can travel between Tibooburra and Innamincka. I imagine it would be spectacular. dpti.sa.gov.au Outback Road Warnings - DPTI - Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure South Australia View all. Lake Constance and Hunters Gorge are important wetlands and supporting breeding populations of numerous resident and migratory birds. Each one is a brilliant drive. Accommodation is at the "Windorah Hilton". For all other route restrictions use the following link https://qldtraffic.qld.gov.au . The road is two lanes through to Toowoomba, which makes for an easier journey. Just be prepared. The Diamantina Shire Council is open Monday to Friday 8.30am - 5.00pm (excluding Public Holidays) Total Distance: 1578 Kilometres. Road trains can be 55m long and the rear trailer can sway one (1) metre either side! Will it cope with the roads? Overall a good drive , does get a bit rough in a few places but hey it's the outback.. It is easy to spend a day or more in and around Eromanga. It really doesnt matter which way you go, theyre all good! 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 In all, 416 kilometers of dirt road make up the Cordillo Downs track from Innamincka to Birdsville, which took us over 10 hours to complete. Not what we expected! Im driving up from Port Augusta to Birdsville then the next day into Windora and onto Roma. We couldnt quite figure out why. If you trace your fingers along a map of the Matilda Way and Adventure Way, theyll meet each Youve probably heard of the Channel Country, but chances are, you have no idea where to find it. Qantas Founders Museum in Longreach is an award winning museum and cultural display that tells the story of 10 things I bet you didnt know about Outback Queensland #PART 1, 10 things you didnt know about the Channel Country, Private: 10 reasons to Take Off to Qantas Founders Museum. There are a few corrugations. At the Min Min Encounter Centre in the main street of Boulia, youll discover the legends and myths of these mysterious and mesmerising lights along with the stories of those that have seen them during the 45-minute self-guided tour. Derek Barry Editor, the North West Star Did this stretch in one winter day in a Mazda Tribute towing campertrailer. We are a couple of seniors off to Birdsville for our first time. We have a Land Rover Disco and travelling with another party of 2. On the afternoon of February 23, 2023, emergency services in Maryland responded to a serious crash involving multiple vehicles on Solomons Island Road at Birdsville Road. Fuel, food, and accommodation are available at Mungallala. Low jump-ups, shimmering mirages and stony plains as far as you can see. Back on the Warrego and you pass the little towns of Brigalow and Boonarga before entering Chinchilla. A variation on the Fortville Gate route is to drive out to Cameron Corner then hook right and head vaguely North-East for a while until you turn left onto Omicron Road. This one is fun! We are off to the races so we will be travelling late August. The wind has been blowing a gale all morning and has been collecting dust, by late afternoon it was quite brutal. BaSC x Drive to road conditions x Closed due to road damage 28/02/2023 . 1885, Knot-a-saurus and Opalopolis Park and enjoy a picnic near the famous Kyabra waterhole. From Quilpie you have the option of taking a short 108km detour along the fully sealed Cooper Developmental road (79A) to Eromanga. After a short stint in Birdsville, and refuelling bike and rider, I made my way back. 17 Best Things to do in Birdsville 1. only prob ive had is idiots coming the other way that dont slow down. Windorah is an Aboriginal word meaning big fish, which is fitting given that there are huge yellowbelly cruising the depths of the Cooper Creek near Windorah. 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. Turn left onto Middle Road and follow until you see the sign to Toona Gate. However on Wednesday they were told by a local to get out to Windorah, they were expecting up to 100mm, the horses had been trucked to Windorah. Moomba Road finally hits a T intersection where Moomba Road continues to the left. More than a hundred million years ago Boulia lay below a vast inland sea called the Eromanga Sea. in Australia that claim to have the original black stump. bit challenging. It continues to intrigue many since it was first recorded at the Min Min Hotel, now a ruins, in the 1890s, when it appeared over a grave at the rear of the hotel which burnt down in the 1990s. 088356 1874. It leads you into jump-up country and pretty soon youre heading straight for the hills. "You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough." - Mae WestOur 379km trek from Windorah to Birdsville had us embark on a journey into Queensland. It's bumpy in sections and I'd make sure to have the basics incase of a flat tyre which will be your biggest issue. Hi there and thanks for the tip. Do you think a Mazda 2 could do it safely, Hi I am on my way to Birdsville bash. So as always, give the trucks plenty of room and be prepared to stop until the dust clears. Road conditions are generally rough, slow going, and will depend on the time of year if there have been any significant rains. And last but not least, if you continue past the Old Strzelecki Track turnoff youll reach the Strzelecki Track. The cheapest way to get from Windorah to Birdsville costs only $82, and the quickest way takes just 1 hour. (Info from a sign at the homestead). Leaving Tibooburra, the road is tar for a short distance. A program including 3 separate projects has been completed, sealing around 35km of dirt road between Bedourie and Birdsville. At the turn of the century the Kenniff brothers ruled the ranges around here. However, roads in the Outback improve Once you say goodbye to Morven, its only another 90 kilometres to Charleville. Lapidary enthusiasts just love the specimens from this district, called Chinchilla Red, due to their unique beauty and intricate patterns. if you need fuel fill up when you get there, the que at the end of the week-end is crazy. I wouldnt normally recommend it in a 2WD. Road conditions from Birdsville to Longreach Road conditions from Birdsville to Longreach Barcoo 34C Scattered Clouds Feels like 90.75 Wind speed 9.3 mph Pressure 1006 hPa Windorah 35C Scattered Clouds Feels like 92.86 Wind speed 10.8 mph Pressure 1006 hPa Jundah 34C Broken Clouds Feels like 91 Wind speed 6.9 mph Pressure 1006 hPa Longreach 31C Seven kilometres south of Mitchell, a steel monument marks the site of their last bold but futile stand. And keep in mind, all these roads can vary from great to downright horrible! Make sure you stop into the Betoota Hotel for a coldie.. But believe And the fuel consumption on this thing is silly at around 450klms a tank. hey guys: A group of us girls are doing the trek from Brisbane in an SUV - Captiva Maxx ----- Do you think this would be ok? 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. By all accounts, it crosses many creeks and black soil flood plains. But wait, theres more! The Loop Road crosses gibber plains then meanders along a series of watercourses for ages. In 2 weeks we are heading to the birdsville track then on to big red and then grom birdsville back home via the development track. Some parts are smooth, but theyre few and far between. The first southern section was a real surprise. information. Climb on top of a dune and enjoy an unique sunset. One Top up wherever you can. 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. If It is a protected heritage site, and a good example of the type of homesteads built by the early settlers. 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. Depends very much on the state of the road. At the Quilpie Museum and Visitor Centre, hear from the horses mouth about the struggles of droughts, floods and isolation of outback life, particularly during the days of early settlers. If you click through and make a purchase, we earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. A must for visitors to Miles is the Miles Historical Village where more than 20 buildings are open to the public. 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. Youre on them before you realise and some of them are pretty deep. Lets have a look. And the bonus is Haddon Corner. Its simply amazing to see. Restrictions apply due to the Covid-19 pandemic.Please click here for the latest travel advice from the Australian Government. Next day, we drove to Burkes Grave on Cooper Creek. The top (Queensland) section was closed. Have a fun trip. BIRMINGHAM, Ala. ( WIAT) A 65-year-old man is dead after being attacked by several dogs in the McDonald Chapel community of Birmingham Tuesday morning . A variation on the above route is to drive past Toona Gate and follow Middle Road to the intersection of the Tibooburra Cameron Corner Road. In thick sand, off road, lots of low range driving and towing we average anywhere from 17 to 20 litres per 100 kms. We recently 2 weeks ago travelled from Windorah to Birdsville and the road was good it is sealed from Windorah to the turn off then for the next approx 20 k. The unsealed section to Betoota was in good condition we towed a 21 ft van with no problems. sections are usually in good condition. We were planning to go to Birdsville from Brisbane starting Sunday but noticed there are reports of flooding on the Birdsville development road. My neighbours at the campsite invited me for a coffee prior to departing, and they gave me a heads-up on road conditions- corrugations were pretty bad. Duration: 5-7 days Route: Brisbane - Chinchilla - Roma - Charleville - Windorah - Birdsville 'Travel west young man' was an adage used in the past to entice folks into the outback - a world full of . Any questions or comments? A word of warning Although the Cordillo Downs track goes through some of the most beautiful country in Australia, it is important to drive to the conditions. 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. 10 questions with Issada Skincares Deb Farnworth-Wood, The spud-tacular Robertson Potato Festival is back, Top 10 Indigenous tours and experiences on Australias islands, 10 dog treat companies your pooch will love. Just wondering what te condition of the road, Hi, Just wondering if anyone has recently travelled from Windorah to Birdsville and can provide an update on what the road condition is like and how long it took them? Route: Brisbane - Chinchilla - Roma - Charleville - Windorah - Birdsville. Weather and Warnings . Tinted orange from the red dust, it forms a valuable food source for stock in times of drought and provides a perfect refuge for the native birds and animals of the western plains. Everyone, but everyone, stops here as it's the most obvious place to start in Birdsville. (Commonwealth Development Employment Project) centre; visit the grand old Hotel Corones, the biggest outback pub in Australia, with its resident ghost; and at night take in the star-studded outback night sky at the Cosmos Centre. Preferably bitumen . Both are easy to climb from the west (on the way in) but can be difficult from the east. Im sure during peak season, thered be several travellers visiting Haddon Corner. I have been to Birdsville several time and in relation to the Q re a Forester - I crossed the Simpson in my Forester and it also did the Old Tele Track at the tip so you will have no issues! Eyre Creek is in flood, you need to take the Lake Machattie detour, a We would like to travel to Birdsville in our 1988 Coaster Motorhome next year - an oldie but a goody. The centre pays homage to the rich wool and pastoral history that founded the area and its not hard to spend a day walking around there. Sit atop the 40 metre high Big Red, the biggest sand dune on the eastern edge of the desert, and watch four-wheel-drivers take on the challenge of the steep and sandy tracks. [5] Widen and seal [ edit] A project to widen and seal two sections of road west of Charleville, at a cost of $6.65 million, was completed in March 2022. The town is a hub for intrepid travellers heading across the Simpson Desert, the largest area of parallel sand dunes in the world. Surprisingly, this rugged . 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. This leg . . REMEMBER TO ALWAYS CHECK ROAD CONDITIONS BEFORE TRAVELLING, AND TAKE ENOUGH . its nice there to be on the river but good luck finding a spot if you are not there early. Council advises that during the Council's Christmas Break-Up period, garbage collections in Beodurie and Birdsville will occur on the following dates Wednesday, 28 December 2022 Wednesday, 4 January 202. We had no idea of the extent of oil and gas production out here. Theyre pretty hard to miss! I carried a full back-pack, a couple of gallons of water on one crash-bar, and a jerry-can of fuel on the other side. Very excited!! Having warned you about the poor state of the roads, it does depend entirely on when the graders been through. Freight and Heavy Vehicles: Has anyone travelled from Windorah to Birdsville in the last week? Follow the highway as it winds steeply up the eastern side of the Great Dividing Range. The road into Birdsville was also good . Environment, Water & Natural Resources, Port Augusta office Do you plan to travel to, or within Australia? Should we considerleaving the caravan at Boulia if need be and stay at the Birdsville pub for a night. [1] Its length is 273 kilometres (170 mi). Its a fascinating read. The distance between Windorah and Birdsville is 335 km. by Jo Stewart | Feb 11, 2020 | Destinations: QLD. By 4WD Tracks: Via the QAA/French Line (across the Simpson Desert & via Big Red) Via the 'Inside' Birdsville Track (dry weather only) If you're planning a trip to Birdsville as part of a bigger . Rather than risk getting bogged up to our axles, we decided to camp on the western side of the first dune and walk to Haddon Corner. two smashed windows like that. 4 trips to Birdsville Races in my Commodore , not a worry about puntures if carefull and watch the road . There are plenty of accommodation choices and fabulous bakeries and butchers in Charleville. We chose to drive North from Tibooburra through Warri Gate on the NSW/QLD border, follow for a while, turn left onto Orientos Road, left onto Moomba Road and follow until you turn right to Innamincka. With special catwalks for visitors to see all the action, theres arguably nowhere else you can have such an experience. This takes you past Moomba, a strange sight in the desert. Apparently it is a fine of $1,000 per wheel if you are caught on a closed road. Please visit https://qldtraffic.qld.gov.au or call 13 19 40 to plan your trip with the most updated road Be aware, some of these drives can be remote. Plus any idea on the road conditions the week before the races, Cheers. One of the most worthwhile attractions in Mitchell is the Great Artesian Spa, the largest open-air spa in Australia. The road was open, and two other sets of wheel tracks meant we could avoid any bog holes. Once out of Toowoomba the paddocks open up and you are now well and truly in the Darling Downs. Birdsville to Windorah ch 88.7 - 264.7 See Diamantina Shire Council for Bedourie to Windorah ch 213.1 - 388.78 See Quilpie Shire Council for Quilpie to Windorah ch .00-174.96 Caution, drive to road conditions x x South Australian Outback Roads (SA Government), Queensland Road Condition Report (Live map via the Queensland Government), Road Conditions Report & other Travel Information (Diamantina Shire Council), Birdsville and Strzelecki Tracks Road Report (SA Government), 1300 361 033 Northern SA Road Conditions (Automated Service), +61 (0)7 4656 2028 Outback Queensland / Diamantina Shire Road Condition Report (Visitor Information Centre), +61 (0)8 8648 5328 Simpson Desert Conservation Park & Witjira National Parks Desert Parks Information, +61 (0)8 8648 5300 Dept. The above ruins are a good example of the kind of homesteads built by early settlers in Australia's remote regions. Via the very good Donohoe Hwy from Mt Isa, Bedourie, Boulia or even Windorah; Via the Birdsville Development Road from Betoota and Windorah . The Cordillo Downs Road links with the Birdsville Development Road from Windorah. I was more wanting to know if anyone had actually travelled along the road to provide some indication of the degree of difficulty. Youll be sharing with slow travelling trucks on the steep grade so be prepared to travel slowly up the range; theyll appreciate your courtesy too. This quaint town swells from 115 to a couple of thousand as everyone is now on the road to Birdsville Races. 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. Birdsville has received 45 mm yesterday, and all approachable roads closed, and this is its annual Race weekend. Great stop over. kind. Eromanga is home to the internationally recognised Eromanga Natural History Museum where you can meet Australias largest dinosaurs including Cooper and George, who are in the top 10 largest dinosaurs in the world. But with your experience, you obviously know what preparation you need to do and how to look after your vehicle. A project to reconstruct and widen 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) of road immediately north of Boulia, at a cost of $1.025 million, was completed in April 2021. Queensland Road Condition Report (Live map via the Queensland Government) Road Conditions Report & other Travel Information (Diamantina Shire Council) Birdsville and Strzelecki Tracks Road Report (SA Government) Handy Telephone Numbers 1300 361 033 Northern SA Road Conditions (Automated Service) Eyre Creek is in flood and the Cuttaburra crossing is closed, you need You gaze down into the valley you just drove through and its laid out before you like a map. A word of warning. So our plan was to go there. Queensland App. options to continue your journey, but first I'd like to answer your next question "what does About the Author | New Pages | Site Index | Contact, The Black Stump in Paringa, South Australia, The Eyre Developmental Road to Bedourie is very lonely, Carcory homestead ruins between Birdsville and Bedourie. Chinchilla, now well known for its biannual Melon Festival, is also a favourite destination for petrified wood fossickers. Day 3: Windorah to Birdsville and Back. The museum is 3 kilometres outside of Eromanga off the sealed Mt. Can anyone tell me what the road conditions are like at the moment. Hoping to drive from Darwin to Emerald in August and considering a detour to Birdsville. don't worry about the distance from town as a bus run back and forth all day about every 30 mins. Many thanks. The sand dunes surrounding Bedourie are very photogenic, especially in country is considered very isolated, remote, empty. With a cold beer, they are in no . 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