Noccundra Hotel – Nockatunga (FC)

The Noccundra Hotel invites you to experience a little bit of the past on their gum-lined river-fronted bush camp grounds. They offer this free bush camping on the lawns of the hotel grounds which is adjacent to the Noccundra Waterhole on the Wilson River Reserve. They have powered and unpowered sites as well as showers and toilets. Hotel accommodation is also provided in Dongas. Meals and Snacks are available at the Bar, in the Dining Room or Beer Garden.

The Noccundra Hotel is the only original surviving building in the historic township of Noccundra, and it serves as an important link with the establishment of pastoral settlement in the area. The Hotel was built of locally quarried sandstone, and transported to Noccundra by Camel Train.

HOW TO GET THERE
It is 142 km west of Thargomindah (or 334km West of Cunnamulla) via  Adventure Way/Bulloo Developmental Road

SITE ACCESS
Situated along Wilson St, there is a signpost at the right side of the hotel. There’s a wide parking area in front.

FEES & BOOKINGS
There is no charge to camp at this location, but they would appreciate your patronage.

THINGS TO DO
The Noccundra Waterhole is a great fishing spot. A monument to the ill-fated Hume expedition is situated in the Hotel grounds. Events are also being held here such as Campdraft, Rodeo, Horse and Motorbike Gymkhana, and a Bull Ride every October. It is also a popular spot for bush walkers, bird watches and kayaking.

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