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Birdsville Races

Join us on our annual outback expedition to Outback Queensland and experience the heart and soul of the Birdsville Races! Family owned and operated, Kangaroo Bus Lines prides itself on providing our customers with spacious room aboard our coaches for the journey to this unforgettable outback experience.

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BOOKINGS are now OPEN for anyone who wishes to attend Birdsville for the iconic race meet during the traditional weekend in September.

Experience outback hospitality at its best with Kangaroo Bus Lines on our 6-day tour; and tick this once-in-a-life-time event off your bucket list. Hurry, spots are filling fast!

Your all-inclusive trip will include luxury return coach travel, safari style tent accommodation, daily entry into the races, and hearty meals during your stay in Birdsville. 

Jump On! at one of the following handy locations:

  • Aussie World, Palmview
  • Kangaroo Bus Lines Departure Lounge, Burpengary
  • Brisbane Transit Centre, Roma Street
  • Picnic Point, Toowoomba

Secure parking is available at the Kangaroo Bus Lines Departure Lounge for your convenience. Alternate pick up locations en-route may be able to be accommodated upon request.

Tour Date

31st August until 5th September 2022

Bookings

Open

Tour Inclusions
  • Luxury seat-belted coach travel
  • 3-night safari style Accommodation
  • All meals as specified & supplied by experienced catering staff
  • Souvenir Birdsville Medallion
  • Daily Entry to the Birdsville Race Track
  • Entry to selected nightly entertainment
Prices

$1,195 per person Twin Share

$120 Single Supplement

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Tour Highlights
  • Souvenir Birdsville Medallion
  • Daily Entry to the Birdsville Race Track 
  • Entry to selected nightly entertainment
Itinerary

Day One – Wednesday 31st August 2022

Departing our Burpengary depot and picking up at Roma St in Brisbane, we will then make our way via the Warrego Highway and onto Dalby for a road-side afternoon tea. After a quick cuppa we continue our travels through to Chinchilla and onto Miles, and Mitchell, stopping for comfort breaks along the way.
We arrive in Roma for dinner and enjoy the country hospitality at the Roma Gun Club before re-boarding the coach and settling in for the express overnight journey to Birdsville travelling the Diamantina Development Road via Quilpie, Windorah and Betoota.

* Lunch, Afternoon Tea & Dinner included

Day Two – Thursday 1st September 2022

The sun should be creeping over the horizon as we pull through Windorah, a light breakfast will be enjoyed en-route before our last stretch to Birdsville. Our base camp staff will meet us as we roll into town with a hearty lunch. After lunch we unload the luggage and get settled into the Kangaroo Bus Lines Tent City, our home for the next three nights.
The rest of the day is yours to spend at your leisure. Take the time to explore the far flung settlement of Birdsville including the Wirrarri Visitors Information Centre and famous Birdsville Hotel, browse the market stalls, grab a curry camel pie from the Birdsville Bakery or enjoy the festivities of the Equine Fun Day in the main street.
Come with us this afternoon to explore the Simpson Desert. What could be a better way to end a day of travel than with a coldie at Big Red. This unique sandhill stands a massive 36.5m above sea level and provides an exciting challenge for visitors. BYO coldie and we’ll provide the Sunset Platter. *Please note: The Big Red tour is subject to road conditions and will only operate if the local authorities advise that it is accessible for coaches.
Later a delicious two course dinner will be served at the campsite by KBL’s friendly catering staff.

* Breakfast, Morning Tea, Lunch, Happy Hour Nibbles & Dinner included

Day Three – Friday 2nd September 2022

We start the day with a hearty cooked breakfast served at the campsite. Travel with us out to the Diamantina Border where the Queensland and South Australian boarders meet. The are featured in the 1950s novel, Land of Mirage, by George Farwell and the Shell film documentary, Back of Beyond, which made the mailman, Tom Kruse, a famous outback personality.
We’ll visit the Birdsville Cemetery which houses many old grave sites of our early pioneers and is testament to the hardships they endured. Once again, lunch will be served back at camp before the first race of the day.
Today, Birdsville comes alive! Punters converge on this tiny outback town from all over the world for the legendary Birdsville Racing Carnival. Crowds of over 8,000 racegoers celebrate the race meet each year enjoying two days of exciting outback racing and nightly entertainment. Along with the Birdsville Cup racegoers can enjoy the Fashions of the Field, Fred Brophy’s Boxing Troupe, a variety of food vendors, a giant auction and much more. Great entertainment, first class horse racing and premium hospitality makes for a fantastic long weekend in the heart of Australia’s Outback. *Please note: The Diamantina Border tour is subject to road conditions and will only operate if the local authorities advise that it is accessible for coaches.
Lunch will be served back at the campsite before the first race of the day at 1:15pm.
After the last race, catch the shuttle bus back into town and freshen up before enjoying a well-earned hot dinner served back at the campsite. This evening you may wish to head over to the Birdsville Shire Hall and enjoy the show (dress codes apply) or take a stroll to the Birdsville hotel for the nightly live entertainment.

* Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included

Day Four – Saturday 3rd September 2022

Jump on the shuttle bus and head out to the racetrack and join in the action of the Birdsville Annual Picnic Races including the running of the Birdsville Cup! Come dressed in your favourite theme or simply enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of the outback race meet and cheer on your favourite horse. Other entertainment is available in town for those who enjoy a change.
After the last race, freshen up back at the camp before enjoying a tasty dinner served at the campsite. Once again this evening there are many options for the evening entertainment but a visit to Fred Brophy’s Boxing Tent is something not be missed.

* Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included

Day Five – Sunday 4th September 2022

This morning we rise early and enjoy a quick breakfast before breaking camp and departing Birdsville by 8:00am. We thunder down the Diamantina Development Road passing through Betoota before stopping in Windorah for a tasty burger lunch. Continuing on in the afternoon, we travel via Quilpie and arrive in Charleville in the early evening for dinner at the local RSL. After dinner, we re-board the coach and get comfortable for our overnight express transfer home via Morven, Mitchell, Roma, Miles, Dalby, Toowoomba and Ipswich with comfort stops along the way.

* Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included

Day Six – Monday 5th September 2022

This morning we’ll be arriving back in Brisbane in time for breakfast after five days adventuring in the Queensland outback!

* Breakfast at passengers’ own expense

What To Bring

Sleeping Equipment Suggestions:


Kangaroo Bus Lines provides safari style tent accommodation and you will supply your own:

  • Single camp stretcher or air mattress; and
  • Warm sleeping bag & bedding;

 

Other Items to bring:

  • Fold Up Chair
  • Small Torch
  • Wide Brim Hat
  • Sunscreen
  • Water Bottle
  • Camera & Batteries
  • Casual Clothes
  • Comfortable Footwear
  • Personal Toiletries
  • Warm Jacket
  • Tea Towels x 2
  • Own crockery & cutlery
Booking Terms and Conditions

Conditions of Booking
All bookings must be followed by a 50% deposit within 14 days. The balance and final payment must be received 4 weeks prior to departure.

Customer Cancellation
1 month before tour: full refund
Within 21 days of tour: a partial refund
Within 14 days of tour: no refund 

COVID Outbreak Cancellation
1 month before tour: full refund
Within 21 days of tour: full refund
Within 7 days of tour: a partial refund 

Sleeping Equipment Suggestions
Kangaroo Bus Lines provides safari style tent accommodation and you will supply your own:
Single camp stretcher or air mattress; and
Warm sleeping bag & bedding;

Travel Insurance
Kangaroo Bus Lines strongly recommends you to purchase the appropriate Travel Insurance to cover against illness or accident, cancellation, loss of luggage, etc.

Health & Fitness
Tour include walks ranging from short to long distances up to 1.5 kilometres. These walks are often over uneven ground and may include steps. For safety and enjoyment, passengers should be in good physical condition to participate in all tours.

Tour Conditions
Kangaroo Bus Lines reserve the right to alter or omit any part of the itinerary, reservations features and /or means of conveyance without notice. Itinerary may change due to inclement weather, road conditions or other factors over which Kangaroo Bus Lines has no control. Kangaroo Bus Lines reserve the right to cancel the tour should it not reach minimum numbers and clients will be notified well prior to departure should this occur. Kangaroo Bus Lines will not accept responsibility for injury, illness or misadventure, loss of goods or possessions or cancellations.
Kangaroo Bus Lines is covered by Third Party Insurance.

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Feedback from OUR HAPPY PASSENGERS

I just wanted to thank you for all of your help and assistance over the past week. Your flexibility and willingness to adapt the schedule for our demands was instrumental in helping us provide a top service during our event. It was a pleasure to work with you and we wish you all the best on your future service!
Volleyball Australia
The Shuttle Bus service provided at the Aussies21 Championships was fantastic and we received a lot of positive comments from everyone involved. From an operational perspective, the Kangaroo team was exceptional, flexible, and willing to work with us to fulfill any outside scope requests. The level of service delivery was above and beyond.
Surf Life Saving Australia
We’ve found working with Kangaroo Bus Lines to be a very professional service, and communication has been great especially when recognising potential logistical barriers. Through moving to Moreton Daily Stadium for season 2020/21, we’ve built many new relationships with local suppliers in the Moreton Bay Region. KBL are certainly a supplier we’ve enjoyed working with and wish to continue doing so.
Brisbane Roar Football Club, 2021
From the beginning of our working relationship, the staff at Kangaroo Bus Lines went the extra mile to deliver a personalised and professional service. KBL listened to our specific needs and delivered a plan to ensure these needs were not only met, but exceeded. Working with Kangaroo Bus Lines has been a seamless experience and the level of communication from everyone including the managers to the drivers has been exemplary.
Broncos Leagues Club, 2021
We’ve been traveling with Kangaroo Bus Lines for our biennial Instrumental Music tours for many years. This year we traveled to Hervey Bay, and the greater Cooloola Coast area. Our students and staff enjoyed all aspects of our tour. ! Most importantly, our drivers and tour managers were always on call, helpful, flexible and positive throughout the entire experience while dealing with all the complications a large group (90 students) of musicians can entail. Thank you!
Redcliffe State High School
Kangaroo Bus Lines spent a great deal of time with me when we first met, establishing a relationship of trust and commitment. Their staff are tireless in their pursuit of excellence and demonstrate great sensitivity to organisational needs as well as creativity in solving problems.
Queensland Police Service, G20 Group
A big thank you to your company and driver for our recent trip to Bundaberg. Carol was an excellent driver and got on well with the girls and very helpful in helping us set our gear up. We cannot thank her enough. We have used your company twice now and have had no faults and have had very comfortable rides. We look forward to using your company again next year.
Beaudesert & District Netball Association
Andy was excellent and truly is a massive credit to your business. He was absolutely outstanding as a driver and went above and beyond to assist with logistics and camp duties. He blended very well with my group which made the trip enjoyable and easy going for everyone. I regard him as the best operator I have encountered thus far and hope he is available again next year.
The University of Queensland
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