Birdsville Track
The Birdsville Track is a notable outback road in Australia. The 517-kilometre (321 mi) track runs between Birdsville in south-western Queensland and Marree, a small town in the north-eastern part of South Australia. It traverses three deserts along the route, the Strzelecki Desert, Sturt Stony Desert and Tirari Desert.
Birdsville Track South Australia –Queensland | |
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| A sign at the northern end of the Birdsville Track | |
Birdsville Track route (blue and white) | |
| General information | |
| Type | Track |
| Length | 517 km (321 mi) |
| Major junctions | |
| North end | Eyre Developmental Road Birdsville, Queensland |
| Birdsville Developmental Road | |
| South end | Oodnadatta Track The Outback Highway Marree, South Australia |
| Location(s) | |
| Region | Far North |
| Restrictions | |
| Permits | not required |
| Fuel supply | Mungeranie 28°01′7.28″S 138°39′48.02″E |
| Facilities | Mungeranie 28°01′7.28″S 138°39′48.02″E |
Originally the track was of poor quality and suitable for high-clearance four-wheel drive vehicles only, but it is now a graded dirt road and a popular tourist route. It is also used by cattle trucks carrying livestock. The track passes through one of the driest parts of Australia, with an average rainfall of less than 100 mm annually. The area is extremely barren, dry and isolated. Travellers should carry water and supplies in case of emergencies.