Birdsville Races

Fondly referred to as the Melbourne Cup of the Outback, the annual Birdsville Races draw crowds of up to 6,000 racegoers from all over the globe to enjoy a day of outback racing at its finest. These unique annual horse races held in August or September, swell the town's population to over 3000 and draw a huge influx of colourful and thirsty visitors. Join them to discover what makes these races such a beloved Aussie pastime.