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Nyngan
Stop one night in Nyngan if you are driving the Barrier or Mitchell Highway; skip it as a destination unless you have a car.
Nyngan is a small service town of about 2,000 people on the T-intersection of the Mitchell and Barrier Highways in northwestern New South Wales. It exists for travellers crossing the western plains by car: fuel, a motel bed, a riverside park and a flood memorial. There is no public transport and no scheduled flights, so a car is the difference between a useful stop and a stranded one.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- AUD
- Best months
- Apr–May, Sep–Oct
- avoid Dec–Feb (extreme heat, 40°C (104°F)+ days), summer storm seasonavoid Dec–Feb (extreme heat, 104°F (40°C)+ days), summer storm season
- Airports
- NYN · DBO
- Nights
- 1
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.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Nyngan, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Australian dollar (AUD, A$).Australia-wide
- SIM or eSIMTelstra has the widest outback coverage; Optus and Vodafone (TPG) are cheaper and fine in cities and along highways.Australia-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe in cities and towns; in remote places use signed drinking taps.Australia-wide
- TippingRestaurants: Not expected; 10% for very good service in a nice restaurant if you wish.Australia-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets I. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): fits. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Australia-wide
- SafetyA quiet, low-crime country town; the real risks are heat, long empty drives and wildlife on the road at dawn and dusk.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets in parks, beaches, shopping centres and petrol stations (servos); the National Public Toilet Map app lists them.Australia-wide
- Emergency numbers000 police, fire, ambulance · 112 From a mobile · 132 500 NSW SES (flood and storm)
- Sundays & holidaysChristmas Day, Good Friday and Anzac Day morning close most shops; many cafés close by 15:00; country towns close early on Saturday and all Sunday.Christmas Day, Good Friday and Anzac Day morning close most shops; many cafés close by 3:00 PM; country towns close early on Saturday and all Sunday.Australia-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportNYN Nyngan Airport (All-weather strip, no scheduled airline services; private and charter only.).
- Getting aroundNo taxis and no public transport in Nyngan.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeA$4–6 (≈ US$3–4)
- Beerschooner at a pubA$7–10 (≈ US$5–7)
- Budget bedCaravan park powered site, a night, per personA$25 (≈ US$17)
- Mid-range bedMotel double room, a night, per roomA$150 (≈ US$100)
- High-end bedMotel double room, a night, per roomA$220 (≈ US$150)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget A$90 (≈ US$60) · Mid A$150 (≈ US$100) · High A$260 (≈ US$180)
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 →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
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.
- Airports
- NYN Nyngan Airport (All-weather strip, no scheduled airline services; private and charter only.) · DBO Dubbo City Regional Airport (Nearest practical gateway: about 170 km (106 mi) east, then hire a car.)NYN Nyngan Airport (All-weather strip, no scheduled airline services; private and charter only.) · DBO Dubbo City Regional Airport (Nearest practical gateway: about 106 mi (170 km) east, then hire a car.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Feb
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Mar
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Apr
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
May
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jun
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Jul
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Aug
not flagged
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Sep
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Oct
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Nov
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Dec
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Best: Apr–May, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jan (35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)), coolest Jul (4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C) low), wettest Jun (6 rain days), driest Apr (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Nyngan: 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 (95°F)95°F (35°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
5 rd
Feb
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
5 rd
Mar
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
5 rd
Apr
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
4 rd
May
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
5 rd
Jun
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
6 rd
Jul
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
6 rd
Aug
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
5 rd
Sep
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
5 rd
Oct
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5 rd
Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5 rd
Dec
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
No taxis and no public transport in Nyngan. The town centre, the old railway station visitor centre and the highway strip are walkable; Rotary Park and the riverside caravan park sit along the Bogan River a short walk or drive from the middle of town. You need your own car for the highways and for anything beyond town, so fuel up here before the long empty stretches west to Cobar and Broken Hill or north to Bourke.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1 h 30 min
Drive west on the Barrier Highway
Mining town with the Great Cobar Heritage Centre; an easy half-day or an overnight.
Door to door: About 2 h 15 min
Drive north on the Mitchell Highway
Too far for a comfortable return day; sleep one night and see the Darling River.
Door to door: About 2 h
Drive east via Nevertire on the Mitchell Highway
Regional hub with the nearest airport, hospital and big supermarkets.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Pangee Street and the highway strip
Motels on the main road through town; walk to the bowling club and shops.
Nyngan Riverside Caravan Park
On the Bogan River near the Mitchell and Barrier junction; powered sites and cabins, enter from the Barrier Highway.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- A$90–140 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed
- Mid
- A$140–220 (≈ US$95–150) excl. bed
- High
- A$220 (≈ US$150)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Motel double room1 × 1 night × A$150 | A$150 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × A$150 | A$300 |
| Fuel, one tank top-up1 × A$90 | A$90 |
| Pub or club counter meal2 × A$28 | A$56 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × A$25 | A$50 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | A$65 |
| Trip total≈ A$356 per person per day, bed included | A$711≈ US$500 |
2026 estimate in Australian dollars; fuel and long-distance travel excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | A$4–6 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Counter meal at a pub or club | A$22–35 (≈ US$15–25) |
| Beer, schooner at a pub | A$7–10 (≈ US$5–7) |
| Motel double room, one night | A$110–220 (≈ US$75–150) |
| Caravan park powered site, one night | A$25–55 (≈ US$17–40) |
| Fuel, per litre | A$1.80–2.10 (≈ US$2) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No public transport and no taxis: arriving without a car leaves you stuck.
- Summer heat is dangerous: carry water, check the forecast, do not walk far in the middle of the day.
- Long gaps between fuel and services on all highways out of town; fill up before you leave.
- Kangaroos and stock on the road at dawn and dusk; avoid driving those hours if you can.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 000
- From a mobile
- 112
- NSW SES (flood and storm)
- 132 500
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance000
- From a mobile112
- NSW SES (flood and storm)132 500
Embassy
No consulates in Nyngan; the nearest are in Sydney. US, UK, Canadian and other embassies are in Canberra.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Dubbo → Nyngan, drive: about 170 km (106 mi), 2 habout 106 mi (170 km), 2 h
- Nyngan → Cobar, drive: about 130 km (81 mi), 1 h 30 minabout 81 mi (130 km), 1 h 30 min
- Nyngan → Bourke, drive: about 200 km (124 mi), 2 h 15 minabout 124 mi (200 km), 2 h 15 min
Say or show
- Where is the petrol station? — Where is the petrol station?
- Is there a motel with a room tonight? — Is there a motel with a room tonight?
- How far to the next town? — How far to the next town?
- Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
- Where is the toilet? — Where is the toilet?
Fuel and food options thin out fast west of town; carry water and a full tank.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
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 Nyngan. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–May, Sep–Oct · avoid Dec–Feb (extreme heat, 40°C+ days), summer storm season · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for DBO: hire-car desks, last pickup times and the drive west to Nyngan.
- Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: the highway strip, the old railway station, Rotary Park and the riverside caravan park.
- Place pages with verified opening hours (visitor centre, flood memorial, Rotary Park) and eat pages with last orders.
- Heat and flood fixtures so gates A–D can go green.
Sources
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