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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.
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The Paroo River is just up the road.
The fence runs along the NSW border, just to the south of the main street. The dingos are supposedly on the Hungerford (Queensland side) of the fence, and the sheep on the southern (NSW) side, or so the theory goes.
The stars shine brighter at night in Hungerford than anywhere else
Why does Hungerford have a really nice tennis court? Who knows.
It's about 50 m south from the hotel. Open the gate, and walk on through.
This small pub is over 100 years old. But don't think sandstone grandeur, think corrugated iron and timber. Accommodation is comfortable, air-conditioning in two of the three rooms. There is also a bunkhouse out the back. Toilets and showers out the back of the pub. Fuel is available, but call ahead. Some supplies are available from the general store. Owners are very friendly, have a few drinks and dinner, but don't keep them up too late!
There is no commercial air service to Hungerford. There is an airstrip available for charter landings.
Read in the guideIf 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.
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