The township of Augathella is located in western Queensland, Australia, and is part of the Murweh Shire. Augathella lies on the Matilda Highway, is 90 kilometres north of the town of Charleville, and 760 kilometres west of the state capital, Brisbane. The town lies on the banks of the Warrego River. Population is approximately 440 persons.

The town came into being initially as a resting place for bullock teams. A service centre sprang up to service their needs and the needs of the burgeoning grazing industry. Today, grazing is still the predominant industry of the area.