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ABOUT Hungerford
Hungerford, a tiny border town located near the Paroo River on the Queensland/New South Wales border, features a large boarder gate that doubles as a Wild Dog and Dingo Fence. The town was named after Irish pioneer pastoralist Thomas Hungerford.
The Royal Mail Hotel is located in the main street of Hungerford on the Dowling Track, and is within short driving distance of the Currawinya National Park. The Pub stands near the Queensland/New South Wales Border adjacent to a large gate in the rabbit proof Dog/Dingo Barrier Fence, which allows access between the States. Accommodation is available at the Royal Mail in a number of rooms, including a single, twin and a family room plus a bunkhouse, which accommodates 18 people. There are shower and toilet blocks, and laundry facilities in the grounds of the hotel for guests.
The Hungerford “Royal Mail Hotel” was constructed in 1873 of corrugated iron, which was transported over 200 kilometres from New South Wales on bush tracks. It is the original building, which is still in use to this day. The Royal Mail was originally a Cobb & Co Staging Post where weary horses and travellers gained some respite from the road, heat and infrequent floods. Even Henry Lawson, the Poet, had an Ale at the Royal Mail, and a welcome break from the harshness of the Outback countryside. The Royal Mail, as it was in the past, is still a meeting place for the locals, families, shearers, stockmen, and a resting place for travellers who all enjoy the homely, unsophisticated, friendly feel of this iconic Outback Pub. Many visitors use the Royal Mail Hotel as a base for visits to the Currawinya National Park.
The Wild Dog Barrier Fence as we know it today was originally conceived as a means of controlling rabbit infestations in the 1880’s. Over time, smaller sections of fence have been joined together, and the entire structure stretches from Jimbour in Queensland to the Eyre Peninsular in South Australia.
Hungerford holds and annual sports day in October which features a horse and motor bike gymkhana.
Places to stay near Hungerford
Alroy Station
110 kmAlroy Station is a working sheep and cattle station situated in remote Outback Queensland.
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MoreFrancvillers Station
157 kmFrancvillers Station is 50,000 acres of beautiful ‘salad bowl’ country, which is made up of Gidgee flats, Sandhills and Mitchell grass plains.
MoreWarrego Riverside Tourist Park
159 kmWelcome to Cunnamulla Caravan & Tourist Park, the only outback park with an absolute water frontage!
MoreCunnamulla Tourist Park
161 kmThe park is ideally located at the cross roads of the Matilda and Adventure Highways and is the perfect spot to base yourself.
MoreWarrego Hotel Motel
161 kmIf you’re looking for somewhere a little different for your next family or business trip, then the Warrego Hotel Motel might be for you!
MoreOutback Luxury Glamping at Club Boutique Hotel Cunnamulla
161 kmIndulge in a unique outback adventure at Club Boutique Hotel, where luxury meets the wilderness in their Outback luxury glamping tents.
MoreClub Boutique Hotel Cunnamulla Accommodation
161 kmRelish in the convenience and quality which is blended in a grand style unique to Club Boutique Hotel, the top choice accommodation in Cunnamulla.
MoreRestore Cottage
162 kmRestore Cottage ~ a spot where the world grows quiet enough for the soul to speak.
MoreBillabong Hotel Motel Cunnamulla
162 kmBillabong Hotel Motel is 500 meters away from the river Warrego and 900 meters from Cunnamulla city center.
MoreCunnamulla Cabins
162 kmCunnamulla Cabins offers a range of rooms from low-cost budget single rooms to self-contained 2 bedroom family cabins across 2 locations in town.
MoreFrancvillers Bush Camping
165 kmFrancvillers is located 25 minutes south of Cunnamulla, South West QLD.
MoreTicklemans Garden
176 kmTicklemans Garden is situated on the banks of the Warrego River. A place to get disconnected so that you can get connected to nature.
MoreTicklemans Garden
178 kmThis is a hosted stay through Hipcamp, below is the information provided by the Host regarding their offering. Ticklemans Garden is situated on the banks of the Warrego River. A place to get disconnected so that you can get connected to nature. Enjoy the fishing, the bird and wildlife. We are only 24 kms (23.4km […]
MoreThings to see and do near Hungerford
The Caiwarra – Paroo River Fishing Spot is located in the Currawinya National Park. You can expect to be able to catch yellowbelly and catfish
Caiwarra – Paroo River Fishing Spot Hungerford
15 km
Red sandplains and mulga scrubs give little hint to the lakes, rivers and wetlands that make Currawinya one of Australia’s most important inland waterbird habitats.
Currawinya National Park
19 km
Lake Bindegolly National Park is a remote but accessible park on the edge of Queensland’s channel country. This park is a bird and sunset-watcher’s paradise,
Lake Bindegolly National Park
103 km
The Five Mile Waterhole at Eulo is the perfect spot to throw a line in and catch Yellowbelly, Catfish and Yabbies.
Eulo Five Mile Waterhole (4WD Only)
109 km
The Eulo Town Hole is a fantastic fishing area in South West Queensland. Expect to catch yellowbelly and cat fish in this area.
Eulo – Paroo River Camping & Fishing Hole
111 km
Artesian mud baths are located in a unique relaxing outdoor environment, only 500m away from Eulo town.
Eulo Artesian Mud Baths
111 km
The Eulo Heritage Trail gives you a great insight into the wild days of Eulo.
Eulo Heritage Trail
112 km
The Mud Springs are located nine kilometres west of Eulo. The mud springs have evolved due to the underground pressure from the Great Artesian Basin.
Mud Springs- Eulo
113 km
Your chance to fossick for opals and find your fortune at the Yowah Opal fields
Yowah Fossicking Area
116 km
Yowah Artesian Spa. There are two pools, the first warmer than the second.
Yowah Artesian Pools
116 km
The Dowling Track is Four Wheel Drive experience linking Back ‘o’ Bourke and beyond to Quilpie in South West Queensland, total kilometres, 567.
Dowling Track
123 km
The Bulloo River flows through the town of Thargomindah and there are several different fishing holes along the river.
Pelican Point River Walk
124 kmWhile at Hungerford why not try these Tours
Yowah Nut Tag-alongs
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MoreDesert Gateway Dirt Bike Tours
111 kmFollow in the footsteps of Burke and Wills and explore some of the country’s most untouched and unique tracks where very few dare to venture.
MoreEromanga Natural History Museum
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MoreOutback Date Farms
310 kmOutback Date Farms is an Australian, family run enterprise based in Charleville, Queensland.
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312 kmUnlock the universe through unique experiences where the expanse of the cosmos meets the wild and natural beauty of Outback Queensland.
MoreCharleville Bilby Experience
312 kmSee bilbies in their nocturnal house and learn how the breeding facilities are making a massive difference at saving them from extinction.
MoreCharleville’s ‘Magnificent 7’
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MoreTravel West Outback Tours
312 kmTravel West operate Four Wheel Drive Motel Accommodated Tag Along Tours to Birdsville, Innamincka and the Corner Country.
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MoreOutback Grave Keeper Tour
314 kmJoin the mysterious Grave Keeper as he unlocks the secrets of the outback.
MoreCharleville School of Distance Education
314 kmYou are invited to come along and experience the Distance Education way of schooling. Charleville School of Distance Education (formerly Charleville School of the Air)
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