 Andrew Hume's ill-fated expedition, to rescue long-term survivors of Leichhardt's 1848 expedition, perished of thirst to the west of Noccundra.The name "Noccundra" comes from the pastoral run, name in 1866, derived from the Aboriginal words "nocka" meaning "water" and "tunga" meaning "smell".The town was established in 1882 with the construction of the Noccundra Hotel which is also known as the Noccundra Pub.