birdsville races:re facilities

Ann,

Last year 9000 people at the races. If you have not booked at the caravan park I don't think that you will get in.

There were a lot of people on the river bank camping and any where else there was a patch of ground.

The only place for a shower was at the caravan park. The shower block was not designed for that many people. I went to have a shower at 2: 30am and still had to wait another 30min to get in.Toilets are not as bad as they have porta loos around the town.

It is all part of the Birdsville races

Wayne

I had heard from those that have done the races that the smart thing is to set up camp on the banks of the Diamantina, out of town a bit. You can turn down the side of the river in both directions, both sides, from the main bridge. Lots of camping spots to pick from - the later you arrive the further you drive it seems. Re a toilet and showers - the campers I've shared trips with can always find a discrete spot for the "doings" - and if there's only a few days involved, its marvellous how fresh one can stay with some "inventive ablution practices".

Sounds like an opportunity to set up a temporary shower block and make a few quid to cover the holiday!! LOL

better ring my mate Kenny and see if they rent out shower cubicals.

D

thanks to all that answered,our main concern is toilets for the women.I will probably get some funny looks when heading off with dunny paper,shovel and me offroad book.