Wirrarri Visitor Information Centre

Your first stop in Birdsville!

Begin your Birdsville adventure at the Wirrarri Visitor Information Centre, the essential hub for outback travellers. Get local tips, check road conditions, and pick up maps and brochures to help plan your journey through the Diamantina.

Planning to explore the Munga-Thirri–Simpson Desert National Park? You can purchase your Desert Parks Pass right here at the Wirrarri Centre before heading off. Staff can also provide essential safety advice and updates for desert travel.

More than just a visitor centre, Wirrarri is a vibrant community hub featuring a library, gallery space, and workplace facilities with Wi-Fi access—a welcome bonus for remote travellers.

Coming soon in 2025, don't miss the much-anticipated 'Birdsville – The Black Book' Exhibition at the Wirrarri Gallery, inspired by the book by Frances Gage McGinn, published by Wayne Cantell in Sydney, 1977. This captivating exhibition promises a deeper look at Birdsville's cultural landscape and unique history.

Centrally located, the Centre is just a short walk from Birdsville's must-see spots—the iconic Birdsville Hotel, Birdsville Bakery, Birdsville Roadhouse, general store, post office, and caravan park.

Whether you're chasing red dirt roads, stargazing under outback skies, or exploring stories of the past, the Wirrarri Visitor Information Centre is the gateway to your Birdsville experience.