Birdsville Races

Birdsville, Diamantina Area

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From 5 September 2025

5 September 2025

6 September 2025

Dubbed as the Melbourne Cup of the Outback, crowds of 6,000 racegoers converge on Birdsville each year to enjoy two days of quality outback racing and entertainment.

On the first Friday and Saturday of September and the second race meet in the Simpson Desert Racing Carnival, the 13 race program features horses from all over Australia competing for the coveted TAB Birdsville Cup.

Other entertainment includes the TAB Birdsville Cup Parade, Fashions on the Field, Fred Brophy's Boxing Troupe, entertainment at the Birdsville Hotel, Fun Run, RFDS Gala Party, a variety of food vendors and much more.

Attracting visitors from all over the world, the Birdsville Races is an event you will be talking about for years to come.

Curious about what could draw so many people to a tiny, outback town on the edge of the desert? Join them at the Birdsville Races to experience an Australian racing tradition.

Amenities

Carpark

Car parking available

Cafe

Cafe serving on site

Facilities

  • Bar

  • Cafe

  • Carpark

  • Family Friendly

  • Kiosk

  • Public Telephone

  • Public Toilet

  • Shop / Gift Shop

Accessibility

  • Disabled access available, contact operator for details.

Birdsville Races Starting Gates

Birdsville Races

Birdsville Developmental Road,
Birdsville, Diamantina Area
Queensland 4482

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