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Major city · Australia

Texas, Queensland

Give Texas one night, not a day: a 90-minute stop covers the railway and tobacco museums, then push on to Stanthorpe or Goondiwindi.

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Texas is a small border-country village of about 840 people on the Dumaresq River, on the Queensland–New South Wales line between Stanthorpe and Goondiwindi. It has two small museums, a pub and a motel, and it works as a quiet overnight break on a Darling Downs drive rather than a destination in itself. Two hours on foot covers the centre.

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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 (heat, 35 °C (95 °F)+), school holidays if you want quiet
Airports
BNE · OOL
Nights
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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.
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾

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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 Texas, Queensland000 ▾

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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 Texas, Queensland, 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 teaA$5–7 (≈ US$4–5)
  • Beerschooner at the pubA$8–12 (≈ US$6–8)
  • SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM, about a week of dataA$15–35 (≈ US$10–25)
  • Museum or sight ticketMuseum entryA$5–15 (≈ US$4–10) (check)
  • Budget bedCabin or caravan park unit, a night, per roomA$130 (≈ US$90)
  • Mid-range bedMotel double room, a night, per roomA$160 (≈ US$110)
  • 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.

Texas Railway MuseumTexas Heritage Centre & Tobacco MuseumDumaresq River and the NSW borderStockman Hotel pub
Airports
BNE Brisbane Airport (About 4 h 30 min drive via Warwick and Stanthorpe; no scheduled flights closer.) · OOL Gold Coast Airport (About 4 h 30 min–5 h drive; alternative to Brisbane.)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    32°C (90°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    31°C (88°F)

  3. Mar

    not flagged

    29°C (84°F)

  4. Apr

    Best

    25°C (77°F)

  5. May

    Best

    21°C (70°F)

  6. Jun

    not flagged

    18°C (64°F)

  7. Jul

    not flagged

    17°C (63°F)

  8. Aug

    not flagged

    19°C (66°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    23°C (73°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    27°C (81°F)

  11. Nov

    not flagged

    29°C (84°F)

  12. Dec

    Avoid

    31°C (88°F)

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

Warmest Jan (32°C (90°F)), coolest Jul (2°C (36°F) low), wettest Jan (8 rain days), driest Aug (4). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Texas, Queensland: 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

32°C (90°F)

18°C (64°F)

8 rd

Feb

31°C (88°F)

18°C (64°F)

8 rd

Mar

29°C (84°F)

15°C (59°F)

7 rd

Apr

25°C (77°F)

11°C (52°F)

5 rd

May

21°C (70°F)

7°C (45°F)

5 rd

Jun

18°C (64°F)

4°C (39°F)

5 rd

Jul

17°C (63°F)

2°C (36°F)

5 rd

Aug

19°C (66°F)

3°C (37°F)

4 rd

Sep

23°C (73°F)

6°C (43°F)

5 rd

Oct

27°C (81°F)

11°C (52°F)

7 rd

Nov

29°C (84°F)

14°C (57°F)

8 rd

Dec

31°C (88°F)

17°C (63°F)

8 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. The village centre is walkable in about 15 minutes end to end; everything else, including the river and the NSW border, is a short drive. No public transport serves Texas.

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Stanthorpe

go

Door to door: About 1 h 10 min

Drive west on Texas Road (State Road 89), about 100 km (62 mi)

Wine country and the nearest real town; a good next stop rather than a return trip.

Goondiwindi

go

Door to door: About 1 h 30 min

Drive south-west via the border roads

Border town with more services, fuel and food.

Warwick

caution

Door to door: About 2 h 15 min

Drive east via Inglewood and the Cunningham Highway

Doable as a long half-day, better as a stop on the way to Brisbane.

Toowoombaskip

Door to door: About 3 h 30 min

Drive east via Warwick

Too far for a day return; make it a separate stop.

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.

High Street (the only real option)

Texas Motel and the Stockman Hotel are both on High Street, walking distance from the museums and the visitor centre.

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$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
Motel double room1 × 1 night × A$160A$160
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × A$150A$300
Fuel, Stanthorpe–Texas–Goondiwindi loop1 × A$60 · checkA$60
Museum entry, both sites2 × A$10 · checkA$20
Pub counter meal2 × A$30A$60
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeA$60
Trip total≈ A$330 per person per day, bed includedA$660≈ US$450

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

Prices of common things

Coffee or takeaway teaA$5–7 (≈ US$4–5)
Pub counter mealA$25–40 (≈ US$17–30)
Beer, schooner at the pubA$8–12 (≈ US$6–8)
Museum entryA$5–15 (≈ US$4–10) (check)
Fuel, unleaded per litreA$1.80–2.10 (≈ US$2) (check)
eSIM, about a week of dataA$15–35 (≈ US$10–25)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Very low crime risk in a village this size. The real hazards are the drive in, summer heat and wildlife on the road at dusk.
  • Fuel and food options are limited; fill up in Stanthorpe, Inglewood or Goondiwindi before you arrive.
  • Mobile coverage is patchy outside the village; download offline maps.
  • Summer days regularly pass 35 °C (95 °F); carry water if you walk anywhere after 10:00.
  • The road in from Stanthorpe has no shoulder in places; watch for trucks and wildlife at dusk.

Emergency numbers

Police, fire, ambulance
000
From a mobile
112
Goondiwindi Regional Council
07 4671 7400

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My bed tonight

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Can you take me to this address?To this address, please

Emergency

  • Police, fire, ambulance000
  • From a mobile112
  • Goondiwindi Regional Council07 4671 7400

Embassy

No consulates in Texas; the nearest are in Brisbane. US, UK, Canadian and other consulates-general are in Brisbane; embassies are in Canberra.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Stanthorpe → Texas by car: about 100 km (62 mi), 1 h 10 min, fuel about A$18–25 (≈ US$12–17) (check)
  • Texas → Goondiwindi by car: about 1 h 30 min (check)
  • Texas → Brisbane by car: about 4 h 30 min via Warwick and the Cunningham Highway (check)

Say or show

  • Thanks — Thank you
  • Where's the servo? — Where is the petrol station?
  • Table for two, thanks — A table for two, please
  • Card OK? — Can I pay by card?

Fuel up before you arrive: the nearest reliable stations are in Stanthorpe, Inglewood and Goondiwindi.

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 Texas, Queensland. 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 (heat, 35 °C+), school holidays if you want quiet · month by month →
  2. 2 airports and 1 area 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. 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Airport-to-bed contract for BNE: drive time, hire-car desks, last fuel before the border.
  2. Walking cluster for the village centre: visitor centre, Memorial Hall, both museums, Stockman Hotel.
  3. Place pages with verified opening hours for the railway museum and heritage centre, plus eat pages with kitchen closing times.
  4. Border and river fixtures so the drive-in day can go green.

Meanwhile

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