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2010 Birdsville Races Tour

Birdsville 2010 - Travel Green with Greyhound Australia

Greyhound Australia is proud to once again be offering its unique outback experience – the Birdsville Races tour package.

For 2 days filled with fun and excitement, the usually small town of 100 at Birdsville swells to over 5000 people from all parts of the country to see the 12 race program and to party in the outback.

Greyhound has been a part of the annual Birdsville races for the past 29 years and our “Tent City” is almost as famous as the races itself! This year Greyhound Australia is offering you packages that will have the rest of Birdsville turning redder than the soil with envy.

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Brisbane to Birdsville 6 Day Tour
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Departs: September 1st*

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Toowoomba to Birdsville 6 Day Tour
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Departs: September 1st*

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Longreach to Birdsville 4 Day Tour
Departs: September 2nd*

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Tour price Includes:

Return coach travel from Brisbane
Most meals while in Birdsville
Accommodation in 'Tent City' which is set up up for you prior to your arrival
Commemorative Birdsville Races t-shirt

Bookings

Bookings need to be made 48 hours prior to departure.

What you need to bring

Torch, pillow, rug & small cushion
Knife, fork & spoon
Plate & mug
Casual clothes
Warm clothes for cool nights in the desert
A wide brimmed hat
Air mattress, sleeping bag & bedding
Small Cushion
Personal toiletries
A folding chair for the races
A good sense of humour!

DAY 1 - Wednesday, 1st September 2010

Come and join us at Brisbane Roma Street transit centre, we depart for the Birdsville adventure at 5.30pm.

Travelling through the night we pass through Toowoomba, Dalby, Miles, Roma and Mitchell.

DAY 2 - Thursday, 2nd September 2010

First up enjoy a big hearty breakfast in Quilpie before we continue west and stop at the Windorah Hotel for lunch, before we join the others in Birdsville at approx 5.45pm.

Our advanced team have already set up so when we arrive you simply, sit back and unwind. You will be allocated tents in time to settle in and get together for our first Aussie camp dinner under the Great Southern Cross. We suggest an early night to prepare for the big weekend!

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner

DAY 3 - Friday, 3rd September 2010

In the lead up to race day, today is full of sightseeing and meeting new people. If you’re interested we take a run to Big Red, the largest accessible sand dune in Australia, standing 40m above sea level and it is located 40km west of Birdsville. It is the first and tallest of 1,100 sand dunes in the Simpson desert and you have the unique opportunity to climb up and see what’s on the other side.

The tiny town of 100 will swell to over 5,000 today with racing enthusiasts gathering for the big race. The famous Birdsville hotel is where you will find all the action to dance the night away. The veterans and the first timers will gather together for hints and tips on how to pick a winner...

Meals included: Breakfast & Dinner

DAY 4 (RACE DAY) - Saturday, 4th September 2010

The big day... first we go over the SA border to see the start of the Birdsville track. The Birdsville race track is a natural claypan track making it flat and fast. There is a 12 race program for the Annual Picnic Races today with the running of the esteemed Birdsville cup; over 1,600m it starts in the back straight, the Birdsville track is one of only four tracks in Queensland that runs anti-clockwise.

You can come and go as you like today using the Greyhound shuttles that continuously run from town to the races. You can’t miss the carnival atmosphere, there are many attractions like a boxing tent and sideshow stalls; you can even go into town and visit the Birdsville Working Museum for a look into yesteryear. Tonight is the last night under the stars; you could spend it at the pub sharing stories with new found friends or simply wind down back at camp.

Meals included: Breakfast & Dinner

DAY 5 - Sunday, 5th September 2010

This morning our team prepare breakfast while we pack up for the journey home. It’s been a great weekend, made lots of new friends and it’s now time to arrange to meet again next year.

We depart at approx 7.15am and travel back to Brisbane having lunch at Windorah Hotel and dinner at Morven Cafe before travelling through the night.

Meals included: Breakfast

DAY 6 - Monday, 6th September 2010

We arrive home early this morning through Toowoomba and Gatton before arriving in Brisbane at approx 7am.

DAY 1 - Thursday, 2nd September 2009

Depart Longreach approx 7.15am and head out to the Windorah Hotel to meet up with the rest of the group for lunch before we join everyone in Birdsville at approx 5.45pm.

Our advanced team have already set up so when we arrive you simply, sit back and unwind. You will be allocated tents in time to settle in and get together for our first Aussie camp dinner under the Great Southern Cross. We suggest an early night to prepare for the big weekend!

Meals included: Lunch & Dinner

DAY 2 - Friday, 3rd September 2009

In the lead up to race day, today is full of sightseeing and meeting new people. If you’re interested we take a run to Big Red, the largest accessible sand dune in Australia, standing 40m above sea level it is located 40km west of Birdsville. It is the first and tallest of 1,100 sand dunes in the Simpson desert and you have the unique opportunity to climb up and see what’s on the other side.

The tiny town of 100 will swell to over 5,000 today with racing enthusiasts gathering for the big race. The famous Birdsville hotel is where you will find all the action, even a disco to dance the night away. The veterans and the first timers will gather together for hints and tips on how to pick a winner...

Meals included: Breakfast & Dinner

DAY 3 (RACE DAY) - Saturday, 4th September 2009

The big day... first we go over the SA border to see the start of the Bridsville track. The Birdsville race track is a natural claypan track making it flat and fast. There is a 12 race program for the Annual Picnic Races today with the running of the esteemed Birdsville cup; over 1,600m it starts in the back straight, the Birdsville track is one of only four tracks in Queensland that runs anti-clockwise.

You can come and go as you like today using the Greyhound shuttles that continuously run from town to the races. You can’t miss the carnival atmosphere, there are many attractions like a boxing tent and sideshow stalls; you can even go into town and visit the Birdsville Working Museum for a look into yesteryear. Tonight is the last night under the stars; you could spend it at the pub sharing stories with new found friends or simply winding down back at camp.

Meals included: Breakfast & Dinner

DAY 4 - Sunday, 5th September 2009

This morning our team prepare breakfast while we pack up for the journey home. It’s been a great weekend, made lots of new friends and it’s now time to arrange to meet again next year.

We depart at approx 7.15am and travel back to Longreach, stopping for lunch at Windorah Hotel before arriving back in Longreach at 6.15pm.

Meals included: Breakfast