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Roadies Member Packs will be mailed on 1st July, 20th July and 9th Aug (Final)

Roadies Team Registration must be completed by the individual that purchased the tickets to the 2021 Birdsville. Roadies member benefits for your entry will only be mailed to this individual. Please register all individuals who are part of your Roadies Team under the one booking.

No your Roadies membership is absolutely free if you have purchased tickets to the 2021 Birdsville Races

Strictly, no – you will need the tickets that you purchased on the Oztix website to enter the track. Your Roadies member card will be used to redeem any sponsor, hospitality, camping offers and prizes that may eventuate.

Please refer to our state-by-state-routes on our Journey page.

Also, visit the Birdsville Races ‘Getting There’ page for information on accommodation options during race week.

There are two service stations in Birdsville offering both fuel and vehicle repairs:

• Birdsville Fuel Service
• Birdsville Roadhouse

RACQ breakdown service is available through the Birdsville Roadhouse.
Please note that NO AUTOGAS is available in Birdsville.

Selected groceries are available at the Birdsville Roadhouse and Birdsville Fuel Service outlets. A substantial number of mobile food vendors are set up in Birdsville during race week offering a wide array of food options for all tastes.

The Caravan Park offers shower and washing facilities for a small charge. Other shower facilities are provided by the local council and are located in the town. These are also available for a small charge. Due to the size of the crowd you can expect some delays in waiting for a shower.

The racecourse is approximately 3km south of Birdsville. A shuttle service operates to and from the racecourse in the morning and throughout the day. This service has pickup locations in front of the Caravan Park and at selected locations enroute to the race course. Part proceeds from this service are donated to the Royal Flying Doctor Service.

A number of traffic restrictions are in place during the Birdsville Races including reduced speed limits within the town and on the approach roads. Traffic police will be out in force and strict penalties will apply. A zero tolerance policy will be enforced to all traffic infringements. Police will be conducting Random Breath Tests both in Birdsville and along incoming and outgoing roads in the days prior and following the races. Campsites along the Diamantina are within walking distance of the town and we urge visitors to use the shuttle bus service to and from the town.

More information on what to see and do in Birdsville can be found on the Location page of this website. Additional information can be sourced from www.thediamanina.com.au of contacting the Wirrarri Information Centre on 07 4564 2000. or info@diamantina.qld.gov.au

No, you are responsible for your own vehicle reliability and safety. But there is nothing like the safety in numbers that comes with travelling in convoy!

Yes, all forms of entry are welcome.

Anything you like! You could be named after your favourite band, footy team, movie, or favourite number. All that we ask are the team names are inoffensive. So have some fun with your team name!

Yes, we encourage you to have as much fun as possible. Get into the spirit of adventure and fun by theming up your car, entry name, and perhaps even clothing that you wear en route to match your theme! There will be prizes presented in Birdsville for the best themed entries.

We understand some Roadies will want to ‘go their own way’. Roadies are of course welcome to arrange their own route – and that does not stop you from becoming a member!

Birdsville Races Roadies is an initiative of the Birdsville Race Club, which also supports the Royal Flying Doctor Service as the event charity.

To find out more about Birdsville and places nearby to visit, click here.

For tour operators see our Tours Information section. For air and self-drive see our Travel Information section.

The Commonwealth Bank has an agency at the Post Office with card access and the agency is opened over the races. An ATM is available at the Birdsville Hotel and EFTPOS is also available at various outlets.

The racecourse is approximately 3km south of Birdsville. A shuttle service operates to and from the racecourse in the morning and throughout the day. This service has pickup locations in front of the Caravan Park and at selected locations enroute to the race course. Part proceeds from this service are donated to the Royal Flying Doctor Service.

There are up to 14 on course bookmakers accepting bets on all major race meetings across Australia including Birdsville, however no TOTE facilities are available. Sky Channel is televised on course and RadioTAB is available on 101.3 FM.

Public parking is available outside the northern fence of the race course. A drop off zone is provide for the general public who wish to drop passengers prior to parking. Car passes are provided to BRC members, sponsors, officials, workers and vendors. No other vehicles are permitted within the race course.

No dogs or other pets are allowed into the race course.

The racecourse is a licensed venue and as such BYO alcohol is not permitted. The venue is also a glass free zone. Attendees are welcome to bring food and non-alcoholic drinks into the course. Please note that all bags and storage containers will be inspected by security prior to entry.

FRIDAY – Race 1 commences at or about 1.00pm with the final race at 4.35pm

SATURDAY – Race 1 commences at or about 12.30pm with the final race at 4.35pm.

Optus provide mobile coverage within Birdsville however data capacity is limited during large events.

• Calling 000
• Presenting to the Birdsville Clinic – there is an emergency button at the front door.
• Calling the Birdsville Clinic directly on 07 46563245.

You can also visit the official travel site for the region to find out more about what to see during your time in Birdsville and the surrounding area.