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Bedourie
Stop one night in Bedourie if you are driving the Birdsville–Boulia road; skip it as a destination on its own — 122 people, one pub, one shop.
Bedourie is the administrative centre of the Diamantina Shire, a 122-person town on Eyre Creek in the Channel Country, about 200 km north of Birdsville and 1,600 km west of Brisbane. It exists for travellers crossing the outback: fuel, a pub bed, a hot bore bath and the ruins and national park beyond. One night covers it; two if you want the Diamantina National Park day.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- AUD
- Best months
- Apr–Sep
- avoid Dec–Feb (40 °C (104 °F)+ days, flooded creek crossings)avoid Dec–Feb (104 °F (40 °C)+ days, flooded creek crossings)
- Airport
- BEU
- Nights
- 1
Rules in force · 7
- Oceania ↗Oceania's island states guard their farms and reefs at the border: tick 'yes' on the arrival card for any food, plant, animal product, soil or used outdoor gear, and let the officer decide.
- Oceania ↗Across the tropical South Pacific, cyclones are possible from November to April: choose insurance that covers weather delays and keep one spare night before a long-haul departure.
- Australia and New Zealand ↗Both countries drive on the left, with long distances between fuel stops in the outback and on New Zealand's back roads; fatigue causes more visitor crashes than speed.
- Australia ↗Almost every visitor needs a visa or an electronic authorisation (ETA or eVisitor, depending on passport) before boarding: apply only through the official Department of Home Affairs site or the official AustralianETA app, and check the rules for your passport.
- Australia ↗Declare all food, plant material, seeds, wood and animal products on your arrival declaration; undeclared items can bring on-the-spot fines or visa cancellation. When unsure, declare it.
- Australia ↗Drive on the left. An overseas licence in English (or with an official translation or International Driving Permit) is accepted for visitors; check the state rules and your rental contract.
- Australia ↗Swim between the red and yellow flags on patrolled beaches; rip currents cause most beach drownings.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Bedourie000 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Bedourie, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Australian dollar (AUD, A$).Australia-wide
- SIM or eSIMTelstra has the widest outback coverage; Optus and Vodafone (TPG) are cheaper and fine in cities and along highways.Australia-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe in cities and towns; in remote places use signed drinking taps.Australia-wide
- TippingRestaurants: Not expected; 10% for very good service in a nice restaurant if you wish.Australia-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets I. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): fits. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Australia-wide
- SafetyVery low crime; the real risks are heat, distance and flooded roads.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets in parks, beaches, shopping centres and petrol stations (servos); the National Public Toilet Map app lists them.Australia-wide
- Emergency numbers000 police, fire, ambulance · 112 From a mobile · 13 19 40 Road conditions (Queensland Traffic)
- Sundays & holidaysChristmas Day, Good Friday and Anzac Day morning close most shops; many cafés close by 15:00; country towns close early on Saturday and all Sunday.Christmas Day, Good Friday and Anzac Day morning close most shops; many cafés close by 3:00 PM; country towns close early on Saturday and all Sunday.Australia-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportBEU Bedourie Airport (Rex scheduled services link Bedourie with Birdsville, Boulia, Mount Isa, Charleville, Quilpie, Windorah…
- Getting aroundThe town is small enough to walk end to end in about 10 minutes.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee or a cold drink at the pubA$5–8 (≈ US$4–6)
- BeerschoonerA$8–12 (≈ US$6–8)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a weekA$20–40 (≈ US$14–30)
- Budget bedPowered caravan or camp site, a night, per roomA$35 (≈ US$25)
- Mid-range bedPub or motel room, a night, per roomA$180 (≈ US$120)
- High-end bedPub or motel room, a night, per roomA$260 (≈ US$180)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget A$90 (≈ US$60) · Mid A$150 (≈ US$100) · High A$260 (≈ US$180)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- BEU Bedourie Airport (Rex scheduled services link Bedourie with Birdsville, Boulia, Mount Isa, Charleville, Quilpie, Windorah, Toowoomba and Brisbane; days and fares change, check with Rex.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)
Feb
Avoid
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Mar
not flagged
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Apr
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
May
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jun
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jul
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Aug
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Sep
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Oct
not flagged
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Nov
not flagged
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
Dec
Avoid
39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)
Best: Apr–Sep. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jan (39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)), coolest Jul (6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C) low), wettest Jan (5 rain days), driest Aug (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Bedourie: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
5 rd
Feb
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
5 rd
Mar
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
4 rd
Apr
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
2 rd
May
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
2 rd
Jun
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
2 rd
Jul
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
2 rd
Aug
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
1 rd
Sep
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
1 rd
Oct
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
2 rd
Nov
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
3 rd
Dec
39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
4 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The town is small enough to walk end to end in about 10 minutes. Anything outside town — the bore, the ruins, the national park — needs a vehicle. Fuel up here: the next reliable stops are Birdsville or Boulia, both about 200 km away.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Diamantina National Park
cautionDoor to door: Half to full day
4WD west of town on unsealed roads
Remote 4WD country with no services; go with a full tank, water and a plan, and check access after rain.
Birdsville
overnightDoor to door: About 2.5 h
Drive south on the Eyre Developmental Road, about 200 km (124 mi)Drive south on the Eyre Developmental Road, about 124 mi (200 km)
Too far for a comfortable return day; sleep there and see the pub and the races.
Boulia
overnightDoor to door: About 2.5 h
Drive north on the Eyre Developmental Road, about 200 km (124 mi)Drive north on the Eyre Developmental Road, about 124 mi (200 km)
The other half of the Birdsville–Boulia run; the stone house and the museum are the draw.
Carcory Homestead Ruin
goDoor to door: About 1 h each way
Drive south on the Eyre Developmental Road
Heritage-listed ruin of a former homestead; a quick stop on the way to Birdsville.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Town centre (Herbert Street)
The Royal Hotel is the only pub with rooms; everything else is a short walk.
Bedourie caravan park and camping
Powered and unpowered sites plus the artesian bore bath; the usual choice for self-drive trips.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- A$80–130 (≈ US$55–90) excl. bed
- Mid
- A$130–200 (≈ US$90–140) excl. bed
- High
- A$200 (≈ US$140)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Pub or motel room1 × 1 night × A$180 | A$180 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × A$150 | A$300 |
| Fuel, per 100 km at outback prices1 × A$25 · check | A$25 |
| Pub meal2 × A$30 | A$60 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × A$25 | A$50 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | A$62 |
| Trip total≈ A$339 per person per day, bed included | A$677≈ US$450 |
2026 estimate in Australian dollars; fuel and flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee or a cold drink at the pub | A$5–8 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Pub counter meal | A$25–40 (≈ US$17–30) |
| Beer, schooner | A$8–12 (≈ US$6–8) |
| Fuel, per litreOutback prices run well above the coast; check | A$2.20–2.60 (≈ US$2) |
| Camp site, powered, per night | A$35–60 (≈ US$25–40) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | A$20–40 (≈ US$14–30) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Distances are real: Birdsville and Boulia are each about 200 km (124 mi), with no services between.Distances are real: Birdsville and Boulia are each about 124 mi (200 km), with no services between.
- Eyre Creek and the Diamantina channels can cut the road after rain; check road conditions before leaving.
- Summer heat is dangerous — carry 10 L of water per person and do not walk far from the vehicle.
- Fuel, food and phone coverage are limited; fill the tank and the fridge when you can.
- Unsealed roads and wildlife at dawn and dusk: avoid driving then if you can.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 000
- From a mobile
- 112
- Road conditions (Queensland Traffic)
- 13 19 40
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance000
- From a mobile112
- Road conditions13 19 40
Embassy
No consulates in Bedourie; the nearest are in Brisbane. US, UK, Canadian and other embassies are in Canberra.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Birdsville → Bedourie, drive: about 200 km (124 mi), 2.5 h, no services (check)about 124 mi (200 km), 2.5 h, no services (check)
- Boulia → Bedourie, drive: about 200 km (124 mi), 2.5 h, no services (check)about 124 mi (200 km), 2.5 h, no services (check)
- Rex flight, Mount Isa → Bedourie: fares and days vary; check with Rex
Say or show
- How far is it to the next fuel? — How far is it to the next fuel?
- Is the road open? — Is the road open?
- Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
- Where can I get water? — Where can I get water?
Phone coverage is patchy outside town; download offline maps and carry a personal locator beacon if you are going far off the main road.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Bedourie. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Sep · avoid Dec–Feb (40 °C+ days, flooded creek crossings) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for BEU: Rex schedule checked, taxi or lift from the strip, overnight rung.
- Walking cluster in town: Royal Hotel, mud hut, bore bath, golf course.
- Place pages with verified access notes for Diamantina National Park and Carcory Homestead Ruin.
- Wet-weather and heat fixtures so gates A–D can go green.
Sources
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