Carpool to the Birdsville Races
Two days of outback racing on the edge of the Simpson Desert. It's a huge trip, and sharing it makes it cheaper and more fun.
- Where
- Birdsville racetrack
- When
- First weekend of September
- From
- Brisbane, Mount Isa
Fill the car.
Post your trip to Birdsville in RideAlong, with the day you’re going and coming back. Other people going book your spare seats and chip in for fuel. You set the price and choose who rides with you, and they pay in the app before the day.
Find a ride there.
Search for a ride to Birdsville, or post a “looking for a ride” request with your dates. You’ll get a notification when a driver posts a trip that suits.
Getting there
Birdsville is about 1,590 km west of Brisbane, and every road in is unsealed. Plan for 4WD country, and check road conditions before you go.
Check dates, tickets and transport on the official Birdsville website. RideAlong isn’t connected with the event.
Regular trips in Queensland
Heading to Birdsville?
Free to join. Every member’s ID is checked by a real person before they can drive or ride.