Hungerford (Queensland)

Hungerford is a town in southwestern Queensland. It is very much on the trail of Henry Lawson, who wrote about the town. Only one pub remains, the Royal Mail, which also is a bit of a general store, as long as you are not too fussy about what produce you may wish to buy on a particular day.

Get in
There is no commercial air service to Hungerford. There is an airstrip available for charter landings.

It is around 250 km of gravel road from Bourke, or 130 km of gravel road from Eulo, or 170 km of quality gravel road from Thargomindah. All roads are generally suitable for 2-wheel drive vehicles. Hungerford can be easily cut off from the north when the Paroo River floods. This happens when it rains further north, even if it is dry in Hungerford.

Get around
If you made it to Hungerford you have some form of motorised transport. You can walk around town, but you will need the car to get out to the Paroo River, or the surrounding area.

Connect
The hotel offers Internet access in exchange for a donation to the Royal Flying Doctor Service. There is a payphone and mobile reception on the Telstra 4G network.

Go next
The Currawinya National Park is just up the road. Further afield to Bourke, Eulo or Thargomindah.