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There has been a pub at the settlement of Hebel since 1894 when drovers moving stock between colonies would stop to enjoy an ale or two at the hotel’s bar. 

Hebel is located just north of the New South Wales / Queensland Border on the Castlereagh Highway, about midway between the towns of Walgett and St George.

Originally established in 1889 as a customs post, the settlement of Hebel was originally called ‘Kelly’s Point’, allegedly after Dan Kelly,  Bushranger who is thought to have resided in the area. The name was then changed to Hebel in the early 1890’s, after a German family who lived there.

With a rich history, the Hebel hotel’s weatherboard clad walls and corrugated iron roof has remained on it’s road side location for over a century.

The Hebel Hotel officially opened in 1894 as a Cobb & Co changing Station before later commencing operations as a hotel. Erected outside the pub are a number of old posts, being the original horse hitching rails.

The inside of the pub walls  are filled with memorabilia from wool bale bags to station brands.

Another defining point of the Hebel Hotel is the fascinating paint residing on the surfaces of the walls and roof, which leaves its mark on the venue. Lightening Ridge based artist John Murray has enhanced the feel of the hotel and contributed to making the venue and location a must see landmark.  

Hebel Hotel and General Store are now owned by a local farming family, who’s love for the town’s people and community motivated them to purchase both the Hebel Hotel and General Store in 2020.