Birdsville Sunset Tours
Marvel at the vast expanse of big sandhill country as you watch the sunset from atop Big Red, a 40-metre-high dune that looks over Munga-Thirri Conservation Park. Situated on the eastern edge of The Simpson Desert, Big Red Sand Dune at Birdsville is the perfect place to watch the sunset. Celebrate our beautiful and ancient land with its rich colours of red sands, ironstone pebbles, grey-green spinifex and big skies onboard Big Red Tours in Outback Queensland, Australia.
Sit back and relax in luxurious air-conditioned comfort as you take in the sights of Birdsville, before heading up to Big Red onboard our all-terrain tour bus. Be entertained by your local guides as they share colourful stories about Australia’s iconic Birdsville along the way. Bask in a breathtaking sunset over The Simpson Desert with great company, afternoon drinks and nibbles.

3.5 - 4 hrs, $150/person
Birdsville & Big Red Sunset
See the highlights of Birdsville and hear stories about this historically significant region from local tour guides, before heading to the iconic 40-metre-high Big Red Sand Dune to watch the sunset over Munga-Thirri (The Simpson Desert).
Drinks and nibbles included.
Children (17 and under) $75pp.
Pick-up at Birdsville Visitor Info Centre
Air-conditioned Luxury Tour
Departing daily April to October

4 - 4.5 hrs, $150/person
Big Red Sunset & Full Moon Rising
Explore the sights of Birdsville township, before experiencing the amazing colours of a sunset over Big Red. Then, take in the magic of the desert landscape by night, as it is illuminated by the glow of the full moon.
Drinks and nibbles included.
Children (17 and under) $75pp.
Pick-up at Birdsville Visitor Info Centre
Air-conditioned Luxury Tour
Full moon April to October

4 - 4.5 hrs, $150/person
Big Red Sunset & Stargazing
Tour the iconic town of Birdsville, before heading to Big Red Sand Dune to view a spectacular outback sunset. Then, as night falls upon this vast land, the dark skies of the new moon provide ideal conditions for stargazing. BYO telescope.
Drinks and nibbles included.
Children (17 and under) $75pp.
Pick-up at Birdsville Visitor Info Centre
Air-conditioned Luxury Tour
New moon April to October

Big Red Tours – Travelers’ Choice
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A colourful and enjoyable visit to the Big Red dune
5/5
The trip is very worthwhile. It starts with a familiarisation tour around Birdsville town and track and then heads out to the Big Red. The vehicle tracks right up to the top of the dune and gets there in plenty of time to enjoy the lovely light and sunset. I am not very mobile so it suited me beautifully. After a relaxing drink, snack and chat, and a view of the post-sunset colours, it’s time to head back. A great afternoon excursion.
5/5
Highly recommend doing this tour with Alex when you come to Birdsville. Not only do you get to see and experience Big Red but before you go out you get a tour of the town with some very interesting facts.
Alex is a great communicator and has such a great lived experience of this region. Big Red was superb and having a wine and nibblies provided – (which were great BTW) was awesome! Thanks again Alex and Adele!
Big Red in Style!
5/5
The Big Red tour and champagne and nibbles as the sun set was excellent.
Youngcare does the desert
– again with Big Ted Tours
5/5
We had an amazing experience with Alex and Big Red Tours.
Alex is very personal , very knowledgeable and all round good guy.
Wouldn’t it consider going with anyone else when we go again in 2025 !!!