Birdsville Qld 4482
(Pop 120)
Birdsville is an isolated but famous Outback settlement 1 688 km west of Brisbane. It sits at the edge of the Simpson Desert and at the northern end of the notorious Birdsville Track.  Settlement began in 1870s with the township was originally called Diamantina to honour the Qld Governor’s wife. The name was changed to reflect the enormous numbers of birds in the area including seagulls. A major cattle route was established in 1880s and became known as the Birdsville Track. Cattle remain one of the economy’s mainstays today together with tourism. Birdsville Cup Racing Carnival (Sept) began in 1882 and is hugely popular.
Visitor Information Centre: Wirrari Centre, Billabong Blvd. Tel (07) 4656 3300.

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