Destination Guide

Everything you need to know about the Nindigully Pub and surrounding area

Getting There

Directions

Follow your GPS, but there's two main options - via Warwick or Toowoomba. We recommend the Toowoomba route, with rest stops at Millmerran and Goondiwindi.

Millmerran (2.5h / 213km from Brisbane) has a great cafe, and the BP does the best hot chips around (we don't know what they do to them, but they're amazing).

  • ⛽ BP Millmerran

Goondiwindi (1.5h / 140km from Millmerran) is the last major stop before Nindigully and is a good spot to fill up.

  • ⛽ All the majors on Boundary Road and Leichhardt/Cunningham Highways
  • ⚡ 36-42 Bowen St, Goondiwindi QLD 4390

All up, 5h 40m plus stops.

Travel Advice

First time driving in the outback? Here's what you need to know.

  • 📵 There are long periods with no mobile coverage (even on Telstra). Download offline maps, music, and whatever else you need before you leave Brisbane.
  • 🫨 The highways in the outback are pretty rough. Drive to conditions and keep an eye out for potholes.
  • 🦘 Avoid driving past Toowoomba during dawn and dusk. These periods are when kangaroos are most active.
  • 🫣 If the worst happens and you're going to hit wildlife (🦅🦘🐂), slow down if you can but hit it if you must. Violently swerving to avoid wildlife can lead to a fatal accident.
  • 🚛 Once you get past Toowoomba, road trains are common and overtaking lanes are few. Consider the vehicles length and condition of the road before attempting any overtaking. Road trains are often 36m long!
  • 🚜 Give wide loads plenty of space. It's not uncommon to see farming machinery being moved past Goondiwindi, and they're often 4.5m wide loads.
  • 👮 The police do maintain a presence on the highways in the outback. Obey all road rules at all times.
  • 🤝 Consider carpooling with other attendees. Share the driving (and the fuel cost!).
  • 👶 If you're travelling with kids, consider our Outback Bingo card. It's good for at least 10 minutes of entertainment!

Food

What's Included

On the day of the event we'll provide:

  • Morning Tea
  • Lunch
  • Afternoon Tea
  • Some kind of shared giant food for dinner (TBC)
  • Tea, Coffee1, and Water throughout the event

Some dietary requirements can be accommodated, but others can't. Please discuss prior to buying a ticket if essential.

1There's no barista at the Gully, but we will have a small coffee machine for self-service.

What's Not Included
  • Food before or after the event
  • Breakfast
  • Drinks other than Tea, Coffee, and Water
Empty Eskies

Though the pub is open for lunch and dinner each day, you'll need to sort yourself out for breakfast.

We endorse the Empty Esky movement.

Leave home with an empty esky, and support the outback by buying what you need along the way.

In St George you'll find a Foodworks, an IGA, and Maranoa Meats.

Accommodation

    Camping
    • Free camping available next to the pub on the banks of the Moonie River.
    • Toilets available for all campers.
    • Showers available for a gold coin donation (proceeds to the RFDS)
    • No electric BBQ's - bring your own cooking gear.
    • Suitable for swags, tents, camper trailers, caravans, and motorhomes.
    • No booking required.

    Pro tip: If you need something while you're out here, Mitre 10 in St George carries camping gear.

    Rooms @ Nindigully Pub

    The Nindigully Pub has donated their rooms to the conference to be used for fundraising for the recently devastated outback town of Thargomindah.

    Contact event organisers if you wish to book a room.

    Available Rooms:

    • Room 1: 3 Single Beds (no air-con) - $120/night (whole room)
    • Room 2: Double Bed - $100/night BOOKED
    • Room 3: Double Bed - $100/night BOOKED
    • Room 4: Double Bed - $100/night BOOKED
    • Paddy's: 5 Single Beds - $175/night (whole room)
    St George (45 minutes drive)

    For those preferring more comfort and facilities, St George is the closest town with accommodation.

Nindigully Pub

History

“The Gully” is one of Queensland’s oldest hotels.

The pub license was issued in 1864 after operating as shearer’s accommodation for the Nindigully Station. From the late 1800s the Nindigully Pub was a Cobb and Co coach change over station.

Today, the pub still stands in its original condition and position. Located on the banks of the Moonie River, the pub has become a favourite watering hole and camping spot amongst locals and travellers.

The pub is literally full of history. Check out the walls of the bar and the dining room to get a glimpse at times past.

Fishing

The Moonie River is home to Murray Cod, Yellowbelly, Blue Claw Yabbies, and (unfortunately) Carp1.

Bait can be purchased from The 5 Star Handimart, JCM's Auto & Fuel, and BP in St George.

Fishing lines/tackle/etc can be purchased from Mitre 10, Golders, JCM's Auto & Fuel, and Balonne Sports Store in St George.

1Note that it is against the law to return Carp to the water, alive or dead, as they are an invasive species.

Check size and bag limits here.

Surrounding Attractions

St George

45 minutes drive from Nindigully.

The St George Region website lists a number of great things to do and see around St George.

These are our highlights:

Perfect for a day trip or supply run

Thallon

Small outback town 30 minutes north.

Again, the St George Region website lists a number of great things to do and see around Thallon, but the absolute standout is the Thallon Grain Silos.

Make sure you make the drive to see them.

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