Bee-line or Meander

Queenslanders are notoriously passionate about their state and love nothing better than travelling intrastate supporting their fellow Queenslander, often with a ice cold beer in hand. They also know how to have a great time. The Roadies route from Brisbane tracks north west, a 480km drive to the picturesque town of Roma, the heart of beef country and “Gateway to the outback”. With batteries fully charged Roadies will then travel directly west to the outback town of Quilpie and will converge with Roadies travelling north from the southern states. Quilpie is renowned for its “Kangarangada Do” festival which just so happens to be on the week leading into Birdville Races At Quilpie on Tuesday evening 2nd Sept. This is a fun filled family night out with music, bar, stalls, canteen and great activities for kids and adults alike such as bath regatta. Your convey will then continue north west towards the heart of the channel country to the character outback town of Windorah where you will enjoy a great evening at the famous annual “International Yabby Races” at the Windorah Hotel. The next day you will make the final part of the trek to Birdsville to experience the magic of the races and the many attractions the town and surrounds have to offer.

Far north Queenslanders are notoriously tough. Cyclones, floods, drought – you name it they have seen it! It’s this ingrained toughness that stands them in good stead for an epic outback road trip of a lifetime. There are faster routes to Birdsville, but you are holidays, plenty of time to explore the rugged QLD outback areas such as Hughenden, Julia Creek and Mt Isa have to offer. At the Roadies Hub in Mt Isa you will converge with NT Roadies travelling south from Dawin and can enjoy some R&R in the “Gulf country” taking in the region’s rich mining heritage, a spot of fishing in Lake Moondarra or book guided tours and 4WD adventures. With batteries fully charged, Roadies will then travel directly south to the outback town of Boulia. The next day you will make the final part of the trek to Birdsville to experience the magic of the races and the many attractions the town and surrounds have to offer.

Territorians are always up for an adventure – its in their blood. Long hauls via road, dust , heat, flies, rain, nothing will deter this lot – bring it on!
So for the first time, we are pleased to announce our inaugural Roadies rout from Darwin, NT. After crossing the border into QLD you will reach the Roadies “Hub” in Mt Isa an converge with Roadies travelling the North eastern Qld route.
At the Roadies Hub in Mt Isa you can enjoy some R&R in the “Gulf country” taking in the region’s rich mining heritage, a spot of fishing in Lake Moondarra or book guided tours and 4WD adventures. With batteries fully charged, Roadies will then travel directly south to the outback town of Boulia. The next day you will make the final part of the trek to Birdsville to experience the magic of the races and the many attractions the town and surrounds have to offer.

State rivalries don’t come much stronger than NSW & QLD, but that never stops thousands of NSW adventurers from surging north over the border to experience a road trip of a lifetime.

Departing the beautiful harbour city, Roadies will journey North West towards the centre of NSW and the picturesque town of Nyngan on the Bogan River. Day 2 Roadies venture north towards the historic outback town of Bourke where you will cross paths with fellow Roadies from Victoria. Roadies will then travel directly north, crossing the border en route to the outback town of Thargomindah on the Bulloo River. Your convey will then continue northwest towards the heart of the channel country, travelling through Quilpie where you will converge with Roadies from QLD en route to the character outback town of Windorah. If arriving in Windorah on 30th August you can enjoy the evening at the famous annual “International Yabby Races” at the Windorah Hotel. The next day you will make the final part of the trek to Birdsville to experience the magic of the races and the many attractions the town and surrounds have to offer.

Victoria’s own spring racing carnival is something special, but nothing matches this journey and original outback racing in the nation’s heart which attracts thousands of Victorians in search of sun, fun and an epic experience. The Roadies route departs Melbourne with the epic journey north crossing the NSW border, destination Hillston on the picturesque Lachlan River. Roadies will then venture further north towards the historic outback town of Bourke where you will cross paths with NSW Roadies, en route from Sydney. Your journey will then travel directly north, crossing the QLD border en route to the outback town of Thargomindah on the Bulloo River. Your convey will then swing northwest towards the heart of the channel country, travelling through Quilpie where you will converge with Roadies from QLD en route to the character outback town of Windorah. If arriving in Windorah on 30th August you can enjoy the evening at the famous annual “International Yabby Races” at the Windorah Hotel. The next day you will make the final part of the trek to Birdsville to experience the magic of the races and the many attractions the town and surrounds have to offer.

The Birdsville and Strzelecki Tracks are rugged, legendary and aspirational treks for South Aussies and all Australians! Fortunately, hardened adventurers from SA are made of tough stuff! Living in the driest state on the driest continent, South Aussies are fond of the challenge and adventure of northern outback travel. Roadies depart Adelaide starting the journey north to the edge of the Barossa, overnighting at the Murray Recreation & Caravan Park at Eden Valley where you will charge the batteries for the epic Journey to Birdsville! The next morning Roadies will head directly north up HWY 1 to Parachilna in the shadows of the spectacular Flinders Ranges, en route to Parachilna. After exploring the southern Flinders and filling up on the “Feral Mixed Grill’ at the famous Parachilna Prairie Hotel, Roadies will continue their journey north past the Northern Flinders and famous mining towns of Copley & Leigh Creek, then commencing the journey up the epic 475Km Strzelecki Track before arriving at another famous outback pub, the Innamincka Hotel on the mighty Cooper Creek. Refresh yourself with a hearty pub meal and then visit the Burke and Wills Dig Tree, just over the border into Queensland, before heading north to Betoota, and then finally making that 160km trek directly west into Birdsville.