Seven great reasons to visit the St George Region..
In our seven unique towns of St George, Bollon, Dirranbandi, Hebel, Mungindi, Nindigully and Thallon, take some time to unwind. Breathe in the fresh country air, explore the vast landscapes, and enjoy the freedom of our wide open spaces.
Bollon
-28.0342054°, 147.4772228°The soil gets redder as you approach this great little western town, sitting on the banks of the peaceful Wallam Creek is the tranquil town of Bollon. Have your camera ready as Bollon is famous for emus strolling the streets.
Dirranbandi
-28.5821814°, 148.2284415°Southwest of St George, Dirranbandi is a small country town that comes alive through the cotton harvest months. If you have heard of the famous Cubbie Station, then you will be interested to know that the largest irrigated cotton farm in the southern hemisphere is only a stone’s throw away from this small town. As…
Hebel
-28.9726261°, 147.7948372°Step back in time in the remote border town of Hebel, where the past lingers and stories of olden days echo through the street. First known as Kelly’s Point, local rumour has it that members of the infamous Kelly Gang, Dan Kelly and Steve Hart, are said to have lived here in secret. From knocking…
Mungindi
-28.9692779°, 148.9888237°Mungindi’s uniqueness continues as a town which straddles the Barwon River, with either side of the river marking the border between Queensland and New South Wales. Not only does Mungindi have two police stations on either side of the border, but this quirky town runs on two time zones in the warmer months due to…
Nindigully
-28.357531°, 148.826096°Just 45km south-east of St George, “The Gully” as it’s locally known, is pretty much four houses and a pub on a riverbank. But what a pub, what a view and what characters you’ll find!
St George
-28.0384663°, 148.5816442°From the moment you arrive to the time you leave, St George relaxes the senses in all the right ways. Perched on the banks of the mighty Balonne River, it is the perfect base from which to explore the beautiful Balonne Shire.
Thallon
-28.6390951°, 148.8644026°Situated between Mungindi and St George, the RV Friendly town of Thallon was established in 1911 and was named after the former Railway Commissioner (JF Thallon). Famous for being the home to the Northern Hairy-Nosed Wombats and painted silos.