Birdsville is a small town and locality in the Shire of Diamantina, Queensland, Australia. Spend the 2nd (Tue) exploring nature at Munga-Thirri (Simpson Desert) National Park. There's more to do: head outdoors with Birdsville Races and explore the fascinating landscape at Big Red Sand Dune.
For where to stay, ratings, maps, and tourist information, read Birdsville trip planner.
Brisbane to Birdsville is an approximately 25.5-hour car ride. You can also fly. While traveling from Brisbane, expect somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Birdsville, ranging from highs of 37°C to lows of 20°C. On the 16th (Tue), you'll travel to Gordonvale.
Gordonvale is a small sugar-growing town and locality situated on the southern side of Cairns in the Cairns Region, Queensland, Australia. Step off the beaten path and head to Mulgrave Settlers Museum and Danbulla National Park. Change things up with these side-trips from Gordonvale: Wooroonooran National Park (in Topaz), Babinda Boulders (in Babinda) and Mareeba (Davies Creek National Park, Emerald Creek Falls, & more). There's lots more to do: take in the awesome beauty at Walshs Pyramid, tour the pleasant surroundings at Ross and Locke Park, and cool off at Sugarworld Waterpark.
To see reviews, photos, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Gordonvale journey maker website .
Getting from Birdsville to Gordonvale by car takes about 20.5 hours. Other options: fly. Traveling from Birdsville in April, plan for somewhat warmer nights in Gordonvale, with lows around 25°C. You'll set off for home on the 1st (Wed).