# Marree and the Birdsville Track sign

> The outback hub where the Birdsville and Oodnadatta tracks begin. A historic hotel, old Ghan railway relics and a camel memorial recall Afghan cameleers…

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-marree-hotel/

The outback hub where the Birdsville and Oodnadatta tracks begin. A historic hotel, old Ghan railway relics and a camel memorial recall Afghan cameleers; fuel and last-minute supplies are available here.

- **Nearest town:** Marree, South Australia
- **Category:** History & culture
- **GPS:** -29.6540, 138.0650

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, July–August and November. Hot in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Featured in these trip guides

- [Birdsville Track and Strzelecki Track](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/au-birdsville-strzelecki-tracks/)

## Nearby

- [Farina ruins](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-farina-ruins/) – 50 km
- [Coward Springs Campground](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-coward-springs-campground/) – 124 km
- [Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-arkaroola/) – 143 km
- [Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-kati-thanda-lake-eyre/) – 157 km

## FAQs

### Where is Marree and the Birdsville Track sign?

Marree and the Birdsville Track sign is in Marree, South Australia, at GPS -29.6540, 138.0650.

### Which road trips pass Marree and the Birdsville Track sign?

Marree and the Birdsville Track sign is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Birdsville Track and Strzelecki Track.

### What is there to see near Marree and the Birdsville Track sign?

Places worth a stop nearby: Farina ruins (50 km), Coward Springs Campground (124 km), Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary (143 km) and Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre (157 km).

### When is the best time to visit Marree and the Birdsville Track sign?

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, July–August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)