Birdsville Track Fuel Stops – Complete Guide

This guide covers every fuel station along the track and nearby access routes. The Birdsville Track runs 517 kilometres from Marree in South Australia to Birdsville in Queensland. Birdsville Track fuel stops are limited and distances between them are long.

Why Birdsville Track Fuel Planning Matters

The Birdsville Track has major gaps between fuel stops with sections exceeding 200 kilometres between services. You’ll use 20-30% more fuel on unsealed roads. Services can close without notice and weather affects track conditions.

Main Birdsville Track Fuel Stops

1. Birdsville

Two fuel options at the northern end of the track.

Birdsville Roadhouse

• Address: Lot 2 Frew St, Birdsville QLD 4482
• GPS: -25.898852, 139.353569
• Fuel: Diesel, Unleaded Petrol
• Phone: (07) 4656 3226
• Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-6pm, Sat 8am-2pm, Sun 8am-12pm
• Fuel Access: 24 hours
• Services: General store, tyres, batteries, mechanical services, gas bottle refills
• Website

Birdsville Fuel Service

• Address: 1 Adelaide St, Birdsville QLD 4482
• GPS: -25.898912, 139.352187
• Fuel: Diesel, Unleaded Petrol, Premium Unleaded
• Phone: (07) 4656 3236
• Hours: Mon 12pm-5pm, Tue/Wed/Fri 8:30am-1pm, Thu 12pm-5pm, Weekends CLOSED
• Services: Fuel, repairs, cool drinks

2. Mungerannie Hotel

The only fuel stop directly on the track between Birdsville and Marree. Located 210km north of Marree and 320km south of Birdsville.

• Address: Birdsville Track, Mungerannie SA 5733
• GPS: -28.018382, 138.663512
• Fuel: Diesel, Unleaded Petrol
• Phone: (08) 8675 8317
• Hours: 7 days, 8am to midnight
• Services: Accommodation, meals, camping, tyre sales and repairs
• Website

3. Marree

Southern entrance to the track.

Marree General Store & Fuel

• Address: Oodnadatta Track, Marree SA 5733
• GPS: -29.6497°S, 138.0413°E
• Fuel: Diesel, Unleaded Petrol
• Phone: (08) 8675 8352 – (08) 8675 8360
• Hours: 7 days, 7:30am – 6:30pm
• Services: General store, camping supplies, mechanical services, accommodation bookings
• Website

Alternative Route Fuel Stops

Windorah (Eastern Access)

Final fuel stop before joining the track from Queensland’s east.

Windorah Service Station

• Address: Albert Street, Windorah QLD
• GPS: -25.421633, 142.654985
• Fuel: Diesel, Unleaded Petrol, Premium Unleaded
• Phone: (07) 4656 3143
• Hours: 7 days, 6am – 6pm
• Services: General store, camping supplies, mechanical services
• Distance to Birdsville: 379km
• Website

Betoota Hotel

On Birdsville Development Road, 168km from Birdsville.

• Address: Birdsville Development Road (220km from Windorah)
• GPS: -25.670550, 140.744234
• Fuel: Diesel, Unleaded Petrol
• Phone: 0407 739 798
• Hours: Open Daily
• Services: Hotel, accommodation, meals
• Distance to Birdsville: 168km
• Website

Bedourie (Northern Queensland Access)

Simpson Desert Oasis

• Address: 57 Herbert Street, Bedourie QLD 4829
• GPS: -24.297299, 139.463029
• Fuel: Diesel, Unleaded Petrol
• Phone: (07) 4746 1291
• Hours: 7 days, 7am – 10pm
• Services: Tyres, food, accommodation, restaurant
• Distance to Birdsville: 187km
• Website

IOR Fuel Bedourie

• Address: 1 Herbert St, Bedourie QLD 4829
• GPS: -24.355666, 139.470972
• Fuel: Diesel only
• Phone: 1300 457 467
• Hours: 24 hours (payment using Fuel Charge App)
• Services: Fuel only
• Website

Lyndhurst (Southern Access)

Two 24-hour diesel-only stations.

Perrys Lyndhurst

• Address: The Outback Hwy, Lyndhurst SA 5731
• GPS: -30.287199, 138.349237
• Fuel: Diesel only
• Phone: (08) 8636 2274
• Hours: 24 hours (self-serve, card only)
• Website

IOR Lyndhurst

• Address: 3 Short Street, Lyndhurst SA 5731
• GPS: -30.287482, 138.352351
• Fuel: Diesel only
• Phone: 1300 457 467
• Hours: 24 hours (payment using Fuel Charge App)
• Website

Distance Chart

From/To	Birdsville	Mungerannie	Marree	Windorah	Bedourie
Birdsville	–	320km	519km	379km	187km
Mungerannie	320km	–	210km	699km	507km
Marree	519km	210km	–	898km	706km
Windorah	379km	699km	898km	–	566km
Bedourie	187km	507km	706km	566km	–

Fuel Pricing

Location Type	Price Premium
Major towns (Birdsville, Marree)	+40-60¢ per litre
Remote stops (Mungerannie)	+60-80¢ per litre
Alternative routes	+30-50¢ per litre

Pre-Travel Checklist

1. Ring all planned fuel stops to confirm hours and availability
2. Calculate total fuel requirements including reserves
3. Test all jerry cans for leaks
4. Carry cash as backup payment
5. Download offline maps
6. Tell someone your travel plans
7. Check weather forecasts
8. Service vehicle for optimal fuel efficiency
9. Pack emergency supplies
10. Verify insurance covers remote area travel

Useful Apps

• FuelMap Australia – real-time fuel pricing
• WikiCamps – user-updated fuel stop info
• Emergency Plus – exact location coordinates
• BOM Weather – track condition planning
• Gaia GPS – offline maps with waypoints

Connecting Routes

Oodnadatta Track

• Access: Marree
• Additional stops: William Creek, Oodnadatta, Coober Pedy
• Total distance: 1,200km+ outback driving

Strzelecki Track

• Access: Lyndhurst
• Highlights: Innamincka, Cameron Corner
• Limited services, carry extra reserves

Simpson Desert Crossing

• Access: Birdsville
• Requires comprehensive preparation

Summary – Birdsville Track Fuel Stops

The Birdsville Track has only three fuel stops along 517 kilometres: Birdsville, Mungerannie, and Marree. Gaps between fuel exceed 200km. Calculate fuel needs carefully, carry adequate reserves, confirm service availability and have backup plans.

Proper fuel planning lets you focus on enjoying one of Australia’s most spectacular outback drives safely.

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