Birdsville & Oodnadatta Tracks & Dig Tree
A journey along the Birdsville Track, Oodnadatta Track, Planet Arrabury Road and the Dig Tree is a true outback adventure travelling through Australia’s most iconic and remote landscapes. This route connects historic trails that once guided drovers, explorers and early settlers across the vast arid plains. The Birdsville Track offers rugged beauty, leading to the tiny town of Birdsville and its famous pub. The Oodnadatta Track passes ancient Aboriginal sites, surreal salt lakes and relics from the old Ghan railway. Travelling along Planet Arrabury Road takes you through spectacular red desert scenery ending at the Dig Tree, a significant site in Australian history marking the story of explorers Burke and Wills. This journey is ideal for seasoned outback travellers ready to tackle dirt tracks and embrace the solitude and spirit of Australia’s legendary outback routes.
The Pink Roadhouse at Oodnadatta has been serving visitors to the region for decades. It's a great overnight stop for caravans and campers tackling...
Lake Harry Ruins is a great free campsite on the Birdsville Track at the southern end of lake Harry. There is a lot of room, you could fit as many...
This guide covers every fuel station along the track and nearby access routes. The Birdsville Track runs 517 kilometres from Marree in South Australia...
If you're driving the Oodnadatta Track chances are you'll end up at Marla Travellers Rest. This roadhouse is right where the Stuart Highway meets the...
Complete list of Oodnadatta Track fuel stops and contacts for your outback adventure along one of Australia's most iconic tracks. Fuel planning is...
Small Hills Near Angle Pole Campsite offers free camping near Oodnadatta. Perfect for self-contained campers wanting peace, views and quiet. Most...
Complete Birdsville Track camping guide - 23 campsites from Birdsville QLD to Marree SA with GPS coords, costs & facilities. Free bush camps to...
Anyone who's driven the Oodnadatta Track knows the William Creek Hotel Accommodation & Campground. It's that much needed stop where you can get a hot...
Kathleen Creek campsite is a popular free camp site on the Oodnadatta Track. It's about 84 kilometres from Oodnadatta heading towards Marla. The creek...
Halligan Bay Campsite has very basic facilities. The small campground is on Lake Eyre (Kati Thanda). Lots of people prefer the overflow sections for...
The Oodnadatta Free Camp is on the edge of town and makes a decent base for exploring this historic railway town on the Oodnadatta Track. It's a...
Box Creek Bush Camp campsite is an amazing spot for free camping that most people miss driving past on the Oodnadatta Track. It's where Box Creek and...