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Birdsville Dunes Golf Club

Birdsville Dunes Golf Club is one of Australia's most iconic and remote golfing destinations — a true bucket-list experience where sport meets adventure in the heart of the outback. With red sand fairways, striking desert landscapes, and endless skies, every round offers something unforgettable. Hosting the Outback Queensland Masters in 2022 and 2024, Birdsville welcomed golfers from across the country to experience its unique charm and warm hospitality. These standout events brought fresh energy and national attention to this one-of-a-kind course. Playing at Birdsville is about more than golf — it's about embracing the extraordinary. Sand greens, rugged terrain, and a deep sense of peace create a challenge that's as rewarding as it is memorable. The welcoming community makes every visitor feel right at home. After your game, take in the dramatic surroundings or enjoy a cold drink at the iconic Birdsville Hotel. It's easy to see why so many return — drawn by the stories, the scenery, and the spirit of the place. With open competitions, local events, and a relaxed, down-to-earth vibe, Birdsville Dunes Golf Club offers more than just a round — it offers a true outback experience. Whether you're road-tripping or making a special journey, this is golf you'll never forget.

Birdsville QLD

2.1 km away

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Birdsville Courthouse Museum — Image credit: Tourism and Events Queensland

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Birdsville Courthouse Experience

Explore the digital archive and experience court hearings from the past. For a century the building served as a courthouse, police administration and residence for officers and their families. Over the years, a few cell blocks were built as one would collapse and another constructed to replace it, while further out the back there is the final Tracker's Hut, built in 1948. From 1980 police families moved into the modern residence next door, and then in 1988 administration was transferred from the court room to the current police station. What makes this courthouse unique to the state is that it was built with masonry rather than timber. What makes it worthy of being on the Queensland Heritage Register is its link with the earliest establishment of pastoral settlement in the district, and Birdsville's role as a border and customs post.

Birdsville QLD

30 km away

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Birdsville Zero-depth Waterpark — Image credit: Diamantina Shire

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Birdsville Waterpark

Splash into fun at the Birdsville Waterpark! Located in the heart of Birdsville's main street, the Birdsville Waterpark is a must-visit for families and children of all ages. This free, undercover, zero-depth water play area offers the perfect way to cool off and enjoy some refreshing fun under the Outback sun. Simply press the big green button at the end of the playground to activate the interactive fountain arena and let the water-filled adventure begin! The area is packed with family-friendly facilities including shaded barbeques, lush lawns and gardens, a skate park, basketball hoop, and convenient public toilets—making it an ideal spot for a day of outdoor fun. Even while you're staying cool, remember to keep hydrated – the dry climate means it's important to drink plenty of water during your visit.

Birdsville QLD

30 km away

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Natural Attractions

Pelican Point (Birdsville Billabong)

The billabong, located on the edge of Birdsville, is a beautiful place to view the outback sunset against the arid backdrop of the desert, enjoy walking, kayaking and swimming. Across the water is Pelican Point, a small peninsula with a great view of the billabong and its birdlife. Come and enjoy this relaxing spot with family or friends. It's an oasis not to be missed.

Birdsville QLD

30 km away

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Natural Attractions

Waddi Trees

One of Australia’s rarest plants, the Waddi Tree (Acacia puece), has a spiky, needle-like leaf and thick bark. The Waddi Tree piqued early explorer William John Wills’ interest, with some samples of the seeds found buried in his diary after his death. The extreme hardness of Waddi wood was put to a number of uses by the local Aboriginals and European settlers. Now a protected species you can find these trees on the fringe of the Simpson Desert in Queensland and the Northern Territory.

Birdsville QLD

33 km away

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Make memories on the edge of the Simpson Desert — Image credit: Adventure Australia Trek & Tours

Natural Attractions

Big Red

Standing at 40 metres in height, and situated just 35 kilometre from Birdsville; the famous Big Red Sand Dune provides a challenge for any four wheel drive enthusiast. The first of 1,140 parallel dunes in the Simpson Desert, the spectacular sunsets from the top of Big Red are an experience not to be missed. Bring a bottle of champagne and enjoy the sunset with family, friends or as part of a tour. Not to mention, if you're here for the 'Big Red Bash' or 'Birdsville Races' you'll share its beauty with hundreds of other locals and first time Outback travellers.

Birdsville QLD

70 km away

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Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Carcoory Bore - Rest Stop

This rest stop has public toilets and is a Telstra mobile service area. Today, it is part of Roseberth Station, and serves as a reminder of early settlement in the area. Located on the road between Bedourie and Birdsville. Nearby is the Carcoory Homestead was built in 1877 of local limestone by Hector and Norman Wilson. Listed by the National Trust, this attraction is an example of the rich history of the Diamantina Shire. After years of drought and the loss of 4,000 bullocks, Carcoory was abandoned by Sir Sydney Kidman in 1906. This site pays tribute to the significant difficulties faced by early pastoralists - even the Cattle King Sir Sydney Kidman suffered losses at the hands of the fickle outback weather. Sit among the site ruins and consider what life on the land was like then, and still can be like now.

Birdsville QLD

87 km away

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Natural Attractions

Munga-Thirri - Simpson Desert Conservation Park and Regional Reserve

Located within the driest region of the Australian continent, the Munga-Thirri-Simpson Desert Conservation Park is in the centre of the Simpson Desert, one of the world's best examples of parallel dunal desert. The Simpson Desert consisting of sand dunes that stretch over hundreds of kilometres lies across the corners of three States - South Australia, Queensland and the Northern Territory. Explore the sheer magnitude of the landscape and the ever-changing environment by four-wheel driving among the red dunes, salt-crusted lakes, vast stretches of grasslands, dense scrubland and environs. After the rains the wildflowers bloom across the sand dunes. The Simpson Desert Regional Reserve, just outside the park, features a wide variety of desert wildlife preserved in a landscape of varied dune systems, extensive playa lakes, spinifex grasslands and acacia woodlands. The reserve links the Simpson Desert Conservation Park to Witjira National Park. Vehicles are required to have high visibility safety flags attached to the front of the vehicle. A Desert Parks Pass must be purchased prior to entry into the park, refer to website for information.

Oodnadatta SA

97 km away

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