Local Attractions

📍 Morven (on-site & surroundings)

  • Morven Historical Museum
    Discover local heritage through the iconic kerosene tin hut, vintage farming equipment, and the Vietnam Nurses Memorial.

  • Sadleir’s Waterhole & Hamburg Creek
    A serene spot for picnicking, bird-watching, and enjoying the natural creekside scenery.

  • Tregole National Park (10 km south)
    A calm 2‑km loop trail through semi-arid bushland and rare Ooline trees—perfect for nature lovers.

  • Morven Visitor Information Centre
    Located on the Warrego Highway, it provides maps, coach parking, interpretive displays, and regional insights.

🌠 Charleville ( 90 km west)

  • Charleville Cosmos Centre & Observatory https://www.cosmoscentre.com/Home
    The largest planetarium in Queensland, offering immersive day and night experiences:

    • Day tours featuring hydrogen-alpha solar scopes and interactive displays.

    • Planetarium shows (e.g., Oasis in Space)

    • Big Sky Observatory tours in the evening via 14″ Meade telescopes.
      Guides help you view the moon, planets, star clusters, nebulae—and even hold meteorites.

  • WWII Secret Base Experience https://www.wwiisecretbase.com.au/
    Explore Charleville’s 1943 US Army Air Force base through engaging tours and on-site displays.

  • Charleville Bilby Experience https://savethebilbyfund.org.au/
    Observe special nocturnal bilbies and learn about conservation efforts in a hands-on setting.

  • Royal Flying Doctor Service Visitor Centre
    Interactive exhibits explain this vital outback medical service’s history and operations.

  • Historic Charleville:
    Includes heritage-listed Queensland National Bank (1888), Graham Andrew Parklands along the Warrego River, and a local war memorial with a heritage trail.

💧 Mitchell (90 km east)

  • Great Artesian Spa https://www.greatartesianspa.com/
    Located at 2 Cambridge Street in Mitchell’s aquatic centre, this award-winning facility offers:

    • Two artesian pools—one naturally heated (40 °C), one cool—both wheelchair and hydro‑chair accessible

    • Adjacent Visitor Information Centre, gym, gift shop, showers, and free parking

  • Booringa Heritage Museum & Kenniff Monuments https://mitchellmuseum.com.au/
    Learn local history—from regional heritage to Kenniff bushranger story plaques on the Arrest Creek trail.

  • Maranoa River Trails
    Wander historic station grounds and scenic walking routes along the river and woodlands.