Birdsville (169 km / 1784 km)

Off again on our way to Birdsville. The green desert, wild flowers, patches of water which brings incredible birdlife. We even spotted pelicans (in the desert!) was just incredible. We arrived at Birdsville (population 180) at lunch time. We had a lovely lunch at the iconic Birdsville hotel. Birdsville gets incredibly busy during the winter months (summer temps of upto 50 degrees keeps people away then). Birdsville have the very popular Big Red Bash in early July, which brings thousands for the popular music event and the Birdsville Races in early September, which has been described as Schoolies for over 50s. We planned our trip in the winter months between these two events. We checked in at the hotel for two nights. And then set off to the Big Red (one of the biggest dunes we will be crossing during our Simpson Desert crossing - one of over 1000 we will be traversing). What an incredible spot for sundowners - I will let the photos tell the story. We have now met up with Charlotte, Gilbert, Ric and Debbie who we will be travelling with for the next leg.Read more