Overview
- Organisers notified patrons on March 9 that the Big Red sand dune will not dry sufficiently by July to host the event safely.
- Ticket sales are paused while relocation options within the Birdsville region are assessed.
- If relocation proves unworkable and cancellation is required, all ticketholders will receive full refunds.
- Flooding has restricted road access via the Diamantina River, which organisers say is expected to ease.
- The rare deluge has filled nearby Lake Nappanerica and revived local wildlife, creating a separate tourism draw.