The Diamantina - Home page
Bedourie
Bedourie was a major watering and rest stop for drovers moving cattle during the 1880's. Today Bedourie continues to be a place of relaxation for travellers. Experience the ultimate indulgence, soaking in the 22-person thermal Artesian Spa.
The town derives its name from Wangkamahdla Peoples' word meaning 'dust storm' - Bidouri. Dust storms, known for their swirling winds, symbolise how spirits travel in Dreamtime stories.
Betoota
The last-standing hotel in Betoota is a tourist favorite, bustling with travellers despite being the town's only business. Nearby attractions include Browns Creek and Deon's Lookout, offering spectacular views and a perfect spot for a break.
Don't miss the ‘Serpent’ land sculpture at Betoota; a stunning art piece symbolizing the interconnected river systems of the Channel Country.
Birdsville
Deep in the far west of Queensland, in wild and isolated country, lies the frontier town of Birdsville. At the end of the famous Birdsville Track, and situated on the eastern edge of the Simpson Desert, Birdsville is surrounded by the vast gibber plains of Sturt's Stony Desert and rich Channel Country.
Big Red, the picturesque sand dune that signals your entry to Munga-Thirri (Simpson Desert) near Birdsville; Channel Country, Queensland
The Spirit of Diamantina
Experience the true frontier spirit of Diamantina, where people, heritage, places, landscapes, and wildlife converge to create an authentic Australian destination in Outback Queensland. Explore the stunning beauty of the Diamantina, with its rare flora and fauna, national parks, Channel Country, and expansive red deserts and sand dunes. This area boasts one of the world's most fragile and unique desert ecosystems, teeming with wildlife.
Covering 95,000 square kilometres, the Diamantina is rich in natural, cultural, and pastoral heritage, yet home to just 13 cattle stations and 300 residents. It encapsulates the essence of Australia's outback and is accessible to most vehicles, caravans, and motorhomes. Embark on a 4WD adventure across the Simpson Desert, camp under the stars in Diamantina National Park, and marvel at the vast gibber and grass plains of the Channel Country stretching to the horizon. This is frontier country at its finest.