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Thargomindah

Thargomindah is named after the Aboriginal word meaning ‘Cloud of Dust’ or ‘Echidna’. Interestingly, Thargomindah is situated in an area containing gas fields that supply up to 80 per cent of Australia's needs, which could be why the Aboriginals named it Thargomindah. Thargomindah is also a town of firsts. The first electric street light in Australia was used here, and reticulated bore water was also used here first. The bore water became the supply of energy for Australia's first hydro-electric scheme. The towns’ main drawing point is the wildlife with both salt and fresh water lakes creating a great habitat for wildlife including Pelicans. Other attractions include the Leahy Historic House, the Historic Hydro Power plant & Energy Display Park, and Desert Rose Haven. Thargomindah is also the starting point for visitors to Camerons Corner (the point where three Australian states meet), the historic Burke and Wills 'Dig' Tree at Cooper Creek and the well-known hotels at Noccundra and Hungerford. Also near by are national parks Lake Binegolly and Currawinya.
Routes to Thargomindah are operated in conjunction with Queensland Government.