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Mungindi

Stop for one night if you are driving the Carnarvon Highway between Moree and St George; skip it as a destination on its own.

Weather
see forecast
Currency
AUD
Best months
Apr–May, Sep–Oct
avoid Dec–Feb (inland heat, 35 °C+), and the New Year period when some businesses close
Airports
MRZ · GOO
Nights
1
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Rules in force · 7
  • Oceania ↗Oceania's island states guard their farms and reefs at the border: tick 'yes' on the arrival card for any food, plant, animal product, soil or used outdoor gear, and let the officer decide.
  • Oceania ↗Across the tropical South Pacific, cyclones are possible from November to April: choose insurance that covers weather delays and keep one spare night before a long-haul departure.
  • Australia and New Zealand ↗Both countries drive on the left, with long distances between fuel stops in the outback and on New Zealand's back roads; fatigue causes more visitor crashes than speed.
  • Australia ↗Almost every visitor needs a visa or an electronic authorisation (ETA or eVisitor, depending on passport) before boarding: apply only through the official Department of Home Affairs site or the official AustralianETA app, and check the rules for your passport.
  • Australia ↗Declare all food, plant material, seeds, wood and animal products on your arrival declaration; undeclared items can bring on-the-spot fines or visa cancellation. When unsure, declare it.
  • Australia ↗Drive on the left. An overseas licence in English (or with an official translation or International Driving Permit) is accepted for visitors; check the state rules and your rental contract.
  • Australia ↗Swim between the red and yellow flags on patrolled beaches; rip currents cause most beach drownings.

Mungindi is a small town of about 600 people on the Barwon River, sitting on the New South Wales–Queensland border. It is the only town in the Southern Hemisphere that keeps the same name on both sides of a state line. There is no taxi, no bus and no bank, so you need a car, fuel and cash before you arrive. Most travellers see it as a one-night break on the 120 km drive between Moree and St George, or as a look at the One Ton Post border marker.

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Mungindi, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • CoffeeCoffee or bakery itemA$5–12 (≈ US$4–8)
  • Beerschooner at the pubA$7–10 (≈ US$5–7)
  • Museum or sight ticketSwimming pool and hot pool entryA$3 (≈ US$2)
  • Budget bedCaravan park unpowered site, a night, per roomA$20 (≈ US$14)
  • Mid-range bedPub or motel room, a night, per roomA$150 (≈ US$100)
  • High-end bedPub or motel room, a night, per roomA$220 (≈ US$150)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget A$80 (≈ US$55) · Mid A$140 (≈ US$95) · High A$220 (≈ US$150)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Only town in the Southern Hemisphere with the same name on both sides of a state borderOne Ton Post, an 1882 border marker on the 29th ParallelBarwon River weir and River Crossing ParkMungindi Races in July and the Mungindi Show in August
Airports
MRZ Moree Airport (About 120 km south-east by road; the closest airport with scheduled flights. Check current services.) · GOO Goondiwindi Airport (About 168 km north-east by road; check whether scheduled services still run.)

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Mungindi: next 7 days

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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.

Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

35°C

21°C

6 rd

Feb

34°C

20°C

6 rd

Mar

31°C

17°C

5 rd

Apr

27°C

12°C

4 rd

May

22°C

8°C

4 rd

Jun

19°C

5°C

4 rd

Jul

18°C

4°C

4 rd

Aug

21°C

5°C

3 rd

Sep

25°C

8°C

4 rd

Oct

29°C

12°C

5 rd

Nov

32°C

16°C

6 rd

Dec

34°C

19°C

6 rd

High / low °C · rd = rain days

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

You need your own car. There is no taxi and no local bus in Mungindi. The nearest car rental agencies are in Moree, St George and Goondiwindi, so hire before you arrive. The town itself is small enough to walk, but the One Ton Post and Neeworra are both a drive away.

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

One Ton Post

go

Door to door: About 15 min each way

Drive 8.5 km west on the Carnarvon Highway, cross the Barwon River bridge, then turn left onto Collarenebri-Mungindi Road

1882 border marker where the state line leaves the river and runs west along the 29th Parallel. The Last Mile Post is a short walk further west.

Neeworra Historical Site

go

Door to door: About 15 min each way

Drive 11 km east on the Carnarvon Highway; signposted on the left

Abandoned settlement with information signs. No facilities.

Thallon Grain Silos

go

Door to door: About 40 min each way

Drive 41 km north on the Carnarvon Highway to Thallon

Painted silos on the Australian Silo Art Trail. Free to look at from outside.

Moreeovernight

Door to door: About 1 h 20 min

Drive 120 km south-east on the Carnarvon Highway

The nearest town with banks, car rental and an airport; better as a base than a day return.

St George

overnight

Door to door: About 1 h 20 min

Drive 120 km north-west on the Carnarvon Highway through Thallon

Queensland side services, banks and 24-hour ATMs.

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

St George Street (main street)

The pub, motel, store and services are all here; walk to everything.

Mungindi Caravan Park

41 St George Street, opposite the fuel station; the usual choice for drivers with a van or tent.

Two Mile Hotel

4.2 km north-west on the Carnarvon Highway; a pub with rooms, quieter and outside town.

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
A$80–130 (≈ US$55–90) excl. bed
Mid
A$130–200 (≈ US$90–140) excl. bed
High
A$200 (≈ US$140)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Pub or motel room1 × 1 night × A$150A$150
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × A$140A$280
Fuel, 120 km at inland prices1 × A$40 · checkA$40
Swimming pool and hot pool entry2 × A$3A$6
eSIM, about a week of data2 × A$15A$30
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeA$51
Trip total≈ A$279 per person per day, bed includedA$557≈ US$400

check

2026 estimate in Australian dollars; fuel and car hire excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Coffee or bakery itemA$5–12 (≈ US$4–8)
Pub meal (counter meal)A$20–35 (≈ US$14–25)
Beer, schooner at the pubA$7–10 (≈ US$5–7)
Swimming pool and hot pool entryA$3 (≈ US$2)
Fuel, per litreInland prices run higher than the coast.A$1.90–2.20 (≈ US$2)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Mungindi is a small, quiet town and personal safety is not the main concern. The real risks are distance, heat and money: no bank, no 24-hour ATM, one fuel station and the next town 120 km away.
  • No major bank in town and no 24-hour ATM: the nearest are in Moree, St George and Goondiwindi. Bring cash and use EFTPOS where you can.
  • The state border runs down the middle of the Barwon River and is not marked on the bridge. The NSW side moves to daylight saving from the first Sunday in October to the first Sunday in April; Queensland stays on standard time all year. Check which clock a business is on.
  • Both police stations are not open 24 hours. The hospital emergency department is open 24 hours.
  • Fuel up when you can: the town has one petrol station, and the next stops are 120 km away.
  • Summer inland heat is the main health risk. Carry more water than you think you need.

Emergency numbers

Police, fire, ambulance
000
From a mobile
112

Pocket card

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Emergency

  • Police, fire, ambulance000
  • From a mobile112

Embassy

No embassies or consulates in Mungindi. The nearest consular help is in Sydney; check your country's embassy in Canberra.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Mungindi → Moree by car: 120 km, about 1 h 20 min
  • Mungindi → St George by car: 120 km, about 1 h 20 min
  • Mungindi → Goondiwindi by car: 168 km, about 2 h 40 min

Say or show

  • Where is the fuel station? — Where is the fuel station?
  • Is this NSW or Queensland time? — Is this New South Wales or Queensland time?
  • Do you take card? — Do you take card?
  • How far to the next town? — How far to the next town?

Both police stations are not open 24 hours. The hospital emergency department is open 24 hours.

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Mungindi. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Apr–May, Sep–Oct · avoid Dec–Feb (inland heat, 35 °C+), and the New Year period when some businesses close · month by month →
  2. 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 5 day-trips, door to door
  6. 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Field-check the fuel station and store opening hours, since both are the only option in town.
  2. Confirm whether the Two Mile Hotel and Jolly Swagman still take bookings and at what rate.
  3. Verify the swimming pool and hot pool entry price and winter hours before publishing.
  4. Add a border-clock note to every business listing so readers know which time zone applies.

Meanwhile

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