Birdsville

I was there last Sunday and Monday.
The tracks were as smooth as a baby's bottom, but race traffic and weather can change that.
Be aware that there is no diesel at Quilpie after Sat 12.30 until Monday.
Research your journey and you'll have many stops of interest.
Enjoy

We did a return trip to Birdsville from the Sunshine coast, earlier this month.. There are plenty of places along the Warrego highway to look at - do some Googling on the channel country. Some places we especially liked - Mitchell (hot spa pool), Quilpie (good CP),
Windorah ($6 per night at the NP camping ground - they come around and collect it about 7:30 in the morning - good facilities there and excellent pub meals at the local). Make sure you fill your vehicle with fuel before leaving Windorah because it's about 400kms to the next servo.
You will see Emus, Roos , Brolgas, Wedgetail eagles from about Mitchell on.
At the Birdsville CP, try to get there early'ish to get a good spot.
There are some trips reports iirc on
www.campertrailers.org
Have a good trip - it really is interesting country. If you encounter some strange smells along the way, don't blame the kids, it's an artesion/thermal area.

cheers
T.R.

Mate

On the way there or back, you could divert to Currawinya National Park perhaps. Its a bird haven and has an enclosed bilby area (not that you'll be able to see them).

The lakes are a few kms from the camp ground, but I reckon the kids would enjoy the wide open spaces to run and make a mess of their clothes along the edges of the lakes, and there are bits of history and walks to take. The country out there is lovely and green now after lots of rain this year (make sure you check weather reports and road closures in case there is more rain).

If you have time, the trip down to Innaminka could be fun, provided you are happy with pretty rough roads past Cordially Downs (just plan to go real slow and careful). You have lots of history in the area and again lots of water for kids to puddle around in along the Cooper. You can even rent a canoe at Innaminka Trading Post. The road east is smooth and easy, going past the Dig tree.

Where ever you go - enjoy.
Max

A couple of favourite stops closer to home for us.

We usually stop at Chinchilla. Park on the left after you cross the railway line.
Plenty of swings and things for the kids to burn off some energy.

If you have the time, stop at Miles at the historical village. You need at least 2 hours, 4 is better.

The vortex at Charleville.

Visit the visitors centre at Quilpie for some ideas.
Can go opal fossicking about 100k south of Quilpie.

And under no circumstances miss the Birdsville Museum. Just amazing what you find in there.
Have a good trip :-)

Reiner

Septembers you say? You'll miss the races then. This year's race dates are 31st August/1st Sept.
I think we are going but will start out a week before to try get there before the rush. I'm advised that 2 or 3 days before the races the track is full of Tour buses.

6000 people in a one horse/pub town should be a hoot.

Whenever you go, I'm sure you will have a good time.