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Major city · Australia

Boggabilla

Stop for one night on the Newell Highway, or skip: Boggabilla has a pub, a motel and a gallery, and nothing that needs two days.

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Boggabilla is a 990-person village on the Newell Highway at the Queensland border, 10 km from Goondiwindi and 115 km from Moree. It is a fuel-and-bed stop on the long inland drive, not a destination. One night, or a leg-stretch, is the right call; the nearest real services, car rental and supermarkets are in Goondiwindi.

basic guide: no trip line yet
3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
AUD
Best months
Apr–May, Sep–Oct
avoid Dec–Feb (inland heat, 35 °C (95 °F)+ days)
Airports
GOO · MRZ
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.
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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
Emergency numbers for Boggabilla000 ▾
  • Police, fire, ambulance000
  • From mobiles112

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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 Boggabilla, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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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 takeaway snackA$5–9 (≈ US$4–6)
  • Beerschooner at the pub / can from the storeA$7–10 (≈ US$5–7)A$5–7 (≈ US$4–5)
  • SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a weekA$20–40 (≈ US$14–30)
  • Budget bedMotel double room (Boggabilla Motel), a night, per roomA$120 (≈ US$80)
  • Mid-range bedMotel double room (Boggabilla Motel), a night, per roomA$150 (≈ US$100)
  • High-end bedMotel double room (Boggabilla Motel), a night, per roomA$190 (≈ US$130)

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.

Newell Highway border stopWobbly Boot HotelEuraba Artists and Papermakers GalleryCotton and broadacre farming country
Airports
GOO Goondiwindi Airport (About 10 km (6.2 mi) north-west; limited scheduled services, check current operators) · MRZ Moree Airport (115 km (71 mi) south-west on the Newell Highway; scheduled services from Sydney, check)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    34°C (93°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    33°C (91°F)

  3. Mar

    not flagged

    31°C (88°F)

  4. Apr

    Best

    27°C (81°F)

  5. May

    Best

    23°C (73°F)

  6. Jun

    not flagged

    19°C (66°F)

  7. Jul

    not flagged

    19°C (66°F)

  8. Aug

    not flagged

    21°C (70°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    25°C (77°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    29°C (84°F)

  11. Nov

    not flagged

    31°C (88°F)

  12. Dec

    Avoid

    33°C (91°F)

Best: Apr–May, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →

Warmest Jan (34°C (93°F)), coolest Jul (3°C (37°F) low), wettest Jan (7 rain days), driest Apr (4). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Boggabilla: next 7 days

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Air quality

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

Jan

34°C (93°F)

20°C (68°F)

7 rd

Feb

33°C (91°F)

20°C (68°F)

7 rd

Mar

31°C (88°F)

17°C (63°F)

6 rd

Apr

27°C (81°F)

12°C (54°F)

4 rd

May

23°C (73°F)

8°C (46°F)

5 rd

Jun

19°C (66°F)

5°C (41°F)

5 rd

Jul

19°C (66°F)

3°C (37°F)

5 rd

Aug

21°C (70°F)

4°C (39°F)

4 rd

Sep

25°C (77°F)

8°C (46°F)

4 rd

Oct

29°C (84°F)

12°C (54°F)

6 rd

Nov

31°C (88°F)

16°C (61°F)

7 rd

Dec

33°C (91°F)

18°C (64°F)

7 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

You need a car. There is no taxi and no local bus in Boggabilla, and the nearest car rental is in Goondiwindi. Everything in the village is a short walk, but the national park and spa pools are 70–90 km away.

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Goondiwindi, Queensland

go

Door to door: About 10 min

Drive north on the Newell Highway/A39, 9 km (5.6 mi)

Supermarkets, car rental, banks and the border-town services Boggabilla lacks. Watch the one-hour time change in daylight-saving months.

Boomi Artesian Spa Pools

go

Door to door: About 1 h 10 min

Drive west via Gunsynd Way and Mungindi–Goondiwindi Bridge Road, 90 km (56 mi)

Hot artesian spa and a 25 m cold pool; adults A$5, children 3+ and concession A$4 (check hours). No petrol station in Boomi.

Dthinna Dthinnawan National Park

caution

Door to door: About 1 h

Bruxner Highway south-east through Yetman, then Fishers Road, 71 km (44 mi)

Free entry, toilets and picnic tables; most tracks need 4WD. Check park alerts before setting out.

Moree

go

Door to door: About 1 h 15 min

Newell Highway/A39 south-west, 115 km (71 mi)

The regional centre for artesian pools, services and the visitor information centre at 67 Alice Street.

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.

Yeoman Street / Merriwa Street village centre

The only real option: Boggabilla Motel behind the Wobbly Boot Hotel, walking distance to the pub, club and gallery.

Goondiwindi (Queensland)

10 km (6.2 mi) north-west across the border; more motels, car rental and supermarkets if Boggabilla is full.

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

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
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

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Motel double room (Boggabilla Motel)1 × 1 night × A$150A$150
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × A$150A$300
Boomi Artesian Spa Pools entry, adult2 × A$5A$10
Pub or club counter meal2 × A$28 · checkA$56
eSIM, about a week of data2 × A$25A$50
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeA$57
Trip total≈ A$312 per person per day, bed includedA$623≈ US$450

2026 estimate in Australian dollars; fuel and long-distance coach fares excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Coffee or takeaway snackA$5–9 (≈ US$4–6)
Pub or club counter mealcheckA$22–35 (≈ US$15–25)
Beer: schooner at the pub / can from the storeA$7–10 (≈ US$5–7) / A$5–7 (≈ US$4–5)
Unleaded petrol, per litrecheckA$1.80–2.10 (≈ US$2)
Boomi Artesian Spa Pools, adult / child 3+A$5 (≈ US$4) / A$4 (≈ US$3)
eSIM or data SIM, about a weekA$20–40 (≈ US$14–30)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

A quiet highway village; the real risks are the road (random drug and alcohol testing, 110 km/h (68 mph) limit), summer heat and the lack of banks, taxis and rental cars. Violent crime is not the concern here.
  • Newell Highway is a drug and alcohol testing corridor: Boggabilla highway patrol runs random tests and vehicle searches. Do not exceed 110 km/h (68 mph).
  • No banks and no ATM except the 24 h Coles Express fuel stop; bring cash or a card that works at the pump.
  • Queensland does not use daylight saving: from the first Sunday in October to the first Sunday in April, NSW times are one hour ahead of Goondiwindi times. Check coach and flight times against the right zone.
  • Fuel up before long stretches: the next 24 h fuel south is at the Coles Express, and Boomi has no petrol station at all.
  • Summer inland heat is the real hazard; carry water on any walk.

Emergency numbers

Police, fire, ambulance
000
From mobiles
112

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Emergency

  • Police, fire, ambulance000
  • From mobiles112

Embassy

No embassies in Boggabilla; the nearest consulates and embassies are in Sydney and Canberra (check).

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Boggabilla → Goondiwindi, by car: 9 km (5.6 mi), about 10 min; no taxi or bus service
  • Boggabilla → Moree, by car: 115 km (71 mi), about 1 h 15 min on the Newell Highway
  • Coach stop, Boggabilla: 116 Merriwa Street, opposite the general store; book with the operator, not at the stop (check)

Say or show

  • Where's the servo? — Where is the fuel station?
  • Is that Queensland time or NSW time? — Is there a time difference?
  • Do you take card? — Can I pay by card?
  • How far to the next town? — How far to the next town?
  • Can I get a taxi out here? — Is there a taxi?
  • Cheers — Thanks
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 Boggabilla. 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+ days) · month by month →
  2. 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 4 day-trips, door to door
  6. 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Airport-to-bed contract for GOO and MRZ: last coach and flight times field-checked, Goondiwindi taxi fallback, overnight rung.
  2. Walking cluster with rescue anchors: Merriwa Street coach stop, Wobbly Boot Hotel, Town and Country Club, Euraba Gallery, police station and 24 h fuel.
  3. Place pages with verified hours (Euraba Gallery by appointment, club kitchen, spa pools) and eat pages with last orders.
  4. Border and time-zone fixtures so daylight-saving and Queensland-time arrivals go green.

Meanwhile

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