Iconic Birdsville lies on the Diamantina River in the heart of Queensland’s Channel Country. Once an important stop on the stock route into South Australia, today Birdsville is an outback hub and a thriving community of around 110 people employed in regional tourism, hospitality and servicing the area’s still-dominant cattle industry. Birdsville ‘must-dos’ include an icy-cold drink in its famous historic pub, a camel pie from its fabulous bakery and a refreshing dip in the town’s unique billabong. Be sure to check out the rest of the area’s attractions and landmarks including the 45-metre high Big Red sand dunes, and the rare copse of Waddi trees.