On the edge of the Simpson Desert is the tiny town of Birdsville, famous for its pub, annual races and also at the northern end of the Birdsville Track.
The Birdsville Track was a major cattle route developed in the 1880’s. Now many four wheel drive enthusiasts enjoy the challenge travelling along the track and into theSimpson DesertNational Park.
Also the Great Australian Outback Cattle Drive (now a biannual event) sees around 600 head of cattle leave Birdsville along the track, an incredible sight that is celebrated with many other events planned over several days.