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St George
Give St George one night as a Balonne River stop on the Roma–Cunnamulla run; skip it as a destination unless the May show or a river camp is the point.
St George is a small south-west Queensland town of about 3,000–3,800 people at the junction of the Castlereagh, Moonie, Carnarvon and Balonne highways, roughly 5 hours' drive west of Brisbane. It is a service stop for the outback: a river walk, a heritage centre, a couple of motels and a pub meal. Come for a night between Roma and Cunnamulla, or for the May show weekend, not for a week.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- AUD
- Best months
- Apr–Sep (mild, dry days)
- avoid Dec–Feb (mid-30s to 40 °C (104 °F), storm season)avoid Dec–Feb (mid-30s to 104 °F (40 °C), storm season)
- Airport
- SGO
- 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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In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- 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
Official sites
Emergency numbers for St George000 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance000
- From a mobile112
- Balonne Shire Council+61 7 4620 8888
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about St George, 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 small outback town, not a dangerous one: the real risks are summer heat, long empty highways and wildlife on the road at 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 · +61 7 4620 8888 Balonne Shire Council
- 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.
- AirportSGO St George Airport (Rex flights from Brisbane via Toowoomba, continuing to Cunnamulla and Thargomindah; a few services a week…
- Getting aroundThe town is flat and small enough to walk: Victoria Street to the river is about 10–15 minutes on foot.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeA$5–7 (≈ US$4–5)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a weekA$20–40 (≈ US$14–30)
- Budget bedCaravan-park cabin (up to 4), a night, per roomA$140 (≈ US$95)
- Mid-range bedMotel double room, a night, per roomA$170 (≈ US$120)
- High-end bedMotel double room, a night, per roomA$260 (≈ US$180)
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
- SGO St George Airport (Rex flights from Brisbane via Toowoomba, continuing to Cunnamulla and Thargomindah; a few services a week, so check the timetable before you plan around it)
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
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Apr
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
May
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jun
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jul
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Aug
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Sep
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Oct
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Nov
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Dec
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Best: Apr–Sep. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jan (35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)), coolest Jul (3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C) low), wettest Jan (6 rain days), driest Aug (3). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
St George: 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)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
6 rd
Feb
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
6 rd
Mar
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
5 rd
Apr
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
4 rd
May
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
4 rd
Jun
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
4 rd
Jul
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
4 rd
Aug
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
3 rd
Sep
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
3 rd
Oct
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5 rd
Nov
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
6 rd
Dec
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
6 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
The town is flat and small enough to walk: Victoria Street to the river is about 10–15 minutes on foot. A car is needed for the airport, the highway fuel stops and anything beyond town; there is no local bus network worth planning around.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Roma
goDoor to door: About 2.5 h
Castlereagh Highway north, about 2 h 15 min by car
Bigger town with the saleyards and the Big Rig; a natural next stop north.
Dirranbandi
goDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Castlereagh Highway south, about 1 h 15 min
Small cotton town; continue south and the road becomes the B55 towards Walgett.
Cunnamulla
overnightDoor to door: About 4 h
Balonne Highway west, about 3 h 30 min
Too far for a return day; sleep there and keep going west.
Thallon
cautionDoor to door: About 1.25 h
South-east on the Carnarvon Highway, about 1 h
Known for its painted silos; a quick photo stop, not a day out.
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.
Victoria Street motel strip
Balonne River, Merino and Riverland motor inns sit within a few hundred metres of each other; walk to the cafés on the same street.
Town centre near St Georges Terrace
Visitor centre, heritage displays and the main shops; the practical base if you have no car.
Balonne River camps and caravan parks
Riverside camping and caravan sites are the reason many travellers stop; book ahead around the May long weekend.
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$170 | A$170 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × A$150 | A$300 |
| Unpowered camp site, one night2 × A$20 · check | A$40 |
| Powered caravan site, one night1 × A$45 · check | A$45 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × A$25 | A$50 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | A$61 |
| Trip total≈ A$333 per person per day, bed included | A$666≈ US$450 |
2026 estimate in Australian dollars; fuel and flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | A$5–7 (≈ US$4–5) |
| Pub counter meal | A$22–35 (≈ US$15–25) |
| Chinese restaurant maincheck | A$18–30 (≈ US$12–20) |
| Loaf of bread or milk at the local storecheck | A$4–7 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Unleaded fuel, per litrecheck; dearer the further you get from Roma | A$1.80–2.10 (≈ US$2) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | A$20–40 (≈ US$14–30) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Summer heat: 35–40 °C (95–104 °F) days are normal from December to February; carry water and drive early.Summer heat: 95–104 °F (35–40 °C) days are normal from December to February; carry water and drive early.
- Long empty highway stretches between towns: fuel at Roma or Cunnamulla before you commit, and never pass a working bowser on a low tank.
- Kangaroos and livestock on the roads at dawn, dusk and night.
- Mobile coverage thins outside town; download offline maps before leaving the highway.
- Petty crime and late-night nuisance around the main fuel stop and town centre have been reported locally: keep the car locked and stay in lit areas after dark.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 000
- From a mobile
- 112
- Balonne Shire Council
- +61 7 4620 8888
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To this address, thanksTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance000
- From a mobile112
- Balonne Shire Council+61 7 4620 8888
Embassy
No embassies here: consulates-general are in Brisbane and embassies in Canberra. US, UK, Canadian, Australian and other citizens should register with their own consulate before travelling far west.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Fuel, St George to Roma (about 190 km): roughly A$35–50 (≈ US$25–35) depending on the car (check)
- Rex flight Brisbane–St George: one way, book ahead; a few services a week (check)
- Murrays coach St George–Toowoomba: check the timetable and fare before you rely on it
Say or show
- Thanks — Thanks
- Where's the servo? — Where is the fuel station?
- Table for two, thanks — A table for two, please
- Card okay? — Can I pay by card?
- Where's the loo? — Where is the toilet?
Fuel up before leaving town; the next reliable services are at Roma or Cunnamulla.
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 St George. 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–Sep (mild, dry days) · avoid Dec–Feb (mid-30s to 40 °C, storm season) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for SGO: Rex timetable field-checked, taxi or motel pickup fallback, overnight rung.
- Three walking clusters with rescue anchors: Victoria Street motels, the town centre and visitor centre, the Balonne River walk and camp areas.
- Place pages with verified hours (visitor centre, heritage centre, miniature car collection) and eat pages with last orders.
- Heat and highway fixtures so gates A–D can go green in summer.