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Cameron Corner is the northwestern most point of New South Wales where the borders of three Australian states meet, Queensland, South Australia and NSW.

The "corner" was named after John Cameron who led a party to survey the NSW / Qld border between 1879 and 1881. On his arrival on the intersection of the South Australian border in September 1880, he errected a wooden post.

It is a remote place, far away from anywhere. However, in recent years Cameron Corner has become busier and busier.
Especially since Sandy Nall opened the Corner Store in 1989 to offer meals, drinks, fuel and accommodation for the weary travellers.

Now Outback travellers come to enjoy the rugged country and beautiful landscapes of the corner country.



Finally I had the chance to travel to Cameron Corner in October 2010. Despite the unusual amount of rain the Australian Outback received this year, the roads where not as bad as expected. It was wonderful to see so much fresh green and lots of wildflowers.

Location and Facts

        At the intersection of longitude141°east and latitude 29°south

        The Corner store is on the Queenland side and belongs to the Bullo Shire. However, the area code for phone calls is the 08 of South Australia.

        Elevation 112m

        The famous Dog Fence follows the SA/NSW and NSW/Qld borders closely.

        Best time to travel is from March to October. From December to February it is pretty hot, these are the month with the most amount of rain.

        Time Zones: Three states, two time zones Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) and Australian Central Standard Time (ACST), during summer even three zones because Qld doesn't have daylight saving.

Driving Distances from and to Cameron Corner

        From Broken Hill 476km via Silver City Highway

        From Tibooburra 139km along Cameron Corner Road

        From the Strzelecki Track in South Australia 119km along Merty Merty Road

        From Innamincka (SA) 274km via the new Strzelecki Track

        From Noccundra in Queensland 242km

Coming from Broken Hill / Tibooburra you drive through Sturt National Park and finally arrive at a gate in the dog fence. Remember, this gate must be shut all times. So please close it after you've passed.

Facilites

        Fuel (unleaded and diesel) and minor repairs

        The Corner store is open 7 days a week and offers meals & snacks, drinks and souvenirs. The rolls and pies were delicious.

        Airconditioned rooms with linen and shared bathrooms, camping, camp kitchen

        Airstrip for light planes

Road conditions and general tips

All roads to the corner are unsealed, road conditions can change from one day to the other. You can make it with a normal car (if it is not a hired car) with care in dry weather. Trailers and vans should have a strong suspension and you should have experience towing on rough roads.

This is remote country, be well prepared, take a lot of water, some tools and a spare tyre. Check the road conditions for South Australia, New South Wales and Queensland before you go.



Cameron Corner has an unique and relaxed atmosphere. Sip a drink on the verandah, chat with other travellers and enjoy the beauty of the Australian Outback.

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