One of Australia's most popular horse racing events takes place in the middle of »nowhere«.
For one dusty weekend some thousands of outback fans fly and drive in from all corners of
the continent. Birdsville's population explodes from 80 to 5,000. The most adventurous arrive
in 4WDs across the desert, and two or three hundred light aircraft park on the airfield.
For one dusty weekend some thousands of outback fans fly and drive in from all corners of
the continent. Birdsville's population explodes from 80 to 5,000. The most adventurous arrive
in 4WDs across the desert, and two or three hundred light aircraft park on the airfield.