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Hungerford
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Description
the Outback town of Hungerford is located on the Queensland and New South Wales border. You can open a gate in the Dingo Fence and go from one state to the other.
The town was named after Irish pioneer pastoralist Thomas Hungerford. The Royal Mail Hotel was established in 1873 and from 1875 was a staging post for Cobb and Co. It is still a licensed Hotel today.
Don't miss the Hungerford Horse and Motorbike Gymkhana in October each year and the Biannual Field Day.
Property Details
Activities
- Birdwatching
- Camping
- Off Road Driving
Other Information
How To Get There
Hungerford is situated just north of the New South Wales border. The road to Hungerford is accessible from Bourke in the South via an unsealed road. Hungerford can also be access from Thargomindah or Eulo both roads are unsealed. Check road conditions prior to use.
Today's Weather
| Currently | Temperature | Sunrise | Sunset |
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12 °C | 6:58am EST | 5:30pm EST |
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| Minimum | 4°C | 7°C | 7°C | 8°C | 11°C | 12°C | 12°C |
| Maximum | 18°C | 20°C | 19°C | 21°C | 21°C | 20°C | 19°C |
Weather last updated at 8:58pm Saturday, 26 May 2012.