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Major Mitchell - Gidgees Bush Camp — Image credit: Gidgees Bush Camp

Natural Attractions

Birdwatching at Gidgee's Bush Camp and Farm Stay

Discover the vibrant avian life of Southwest Queensland at Gidgee's Bush Camp and Farm Stay in Morven. Set across 60 acres of open downs and native scrub, the property serves as a natural haven for regional birdlife, with over 128 bird species identified on the property and 102 of these photographed in and around the campgrounds and the broader district. Diverse Habitats and Hotspots: Wander the dedicated walking trails winding through native trees and shrubs, or head down behind the dam—a prime location frequently visited by nesting flocks of Major Mitchell's cockatoos and chatty babblers. Local Highlights: Keep an eye and ear out for cheeky fairy-wrens flitting through the gardens, alongside frequent sightings of colorful rosellas, honeyeaters, and raptors. Resources for "Birdo's": They actively track and update their local bird lists with the help of visiting enthusiasts. Guests have access to an extensive collection of on-site bird identification books and our online gallery to help log their sightings. Conservation and Infrastructure: As part of their ongoing commitment to local wildlife protection and habitat enhancement, dedicated bird hides are stationed around the outer paddocks and dam areas to offer ideal, undisturbed viewing and photography angles. Whether you're an experienced ornithologist tracking regional species or simply enjoy waking up to native birdsong in the outback, Gidgee's offers a rewarding birdwatching escape.

Morven QLD

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Gidgee - meeting place and events area — Image credit: Gidgee Bush Camp

Parks and Gardens

Gidgee Bush Camp & Farm Stay

Close to Roma and Charleville, this location can offer the perfect stopover for a cuppa, a stretch of the legs, and a wander through unique garden art and bushland campgrounds. Quick Visit includes morning tea and browse shop. Standard Stop includes morning tea, browse shop and explore the campgrounds. Extended Experience includes morning tea, browse shop, explore the campgrounds and mini craft demo.

Morven QLD

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Saddliers Waterhole and Hamburg Creek — Image credit: Murweh Shire Council

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Saddliers Waterhole and Hamburg Creek

Morven, with a population of less than 250, is believed to be named after a mountain and town in Scotland, The area was first settled in the 1860s when Captain T.J. Saddlier and his wife camped by the deep waterhole of nearby Hamburg Creek. This waterhole became Morven's main water supply and supported a large Chinese market garden, though it now only fills after rainstorms. A hotel was established near the waterhole to service the Cobb and Co. Coach route, offering comfort to passengers, drovers, and bullock drivers. By 1887, Morven had expanded with three more hotels, a railway station, and a school. As the town grew, the waterhole could no longer meet demand, prompting the drilling of bores into the Great Artesian Basin. Today, Saddliers Waterhole and Hamburg Creek serve as a tranquil oasis for travellers. Surrounded by large red river gums, it offers welcome shade and is an ideal spot for visitors to unwind and refresh after a long day's journey.

Morven QLD

1.0 km away

Morven Historical Museum

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Morven Historical Museum

Step back in time where everyday early outback life is on display. The small but delightful Morven Historical Museum contains some fascinating memorabilia. The Museum also has a collection of Aboriginal grinding stones, stone axe heads, spears, coolamons and boomerangs. In the grounds, there is the 'tin hut', built of flattened kerosene tins, which is a testament to outback ingenuity. Built as housing during the great depression of the 1930s, these huts were common homes for pensioners. With only a few remaining today, Morven is fortunate to have one on display. The Vietnam Nurses Memorial will open 24th of April 2024. This new to stage memorial is designed to celebrate the Australian who nursed in Vietnam. The first stage, a permanent photographic exhibition, will capture the work of the civilian, RAAF and RAANC nurses who are deployed to Vietnam between 1964 and 1972.

Morven QLD

1.0 km away

Dick Baker Shed & Old Machinery Display

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Dick Baker Shed & Old Machinery Display

A whimsical collection and display of all things from by-gone era’s, including old farming machinery. A poignant reminder of when life was tough and 'hard yakka' was the only way to get things done. Collected over generations and donated by Morven’s passed residents Dick Baker and Malcolm and Boosie Crichton.

Morven QLD

1.2 km away

Morven Rabbit Board Gate

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Morven Rabbit Board Gate

In 1886, the Rabbit Fence was built to ‘rabbit proof’ Queensland, measuring 47 403kms. The Rabbit Board Gate has been immortalized in the main street of Morven with the erection of the Leichhardt Rabbit Gate which stands east of the Dick Baker Shed. This is one of the original gates from the Leichhardt Rabbit Board fence, from where it once crossed the Warrego Highway. Travellers had to stop, open, go through and close the gate to travel the highway.

Morven QLD

1.2 km away

Morven War Memorial

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Morven War Memorial

War Memorials were constructed after the Boer War, 1902, to remember and honour the fallen. Originally sited at the Recreation Ground, the Morven’s Cenotaph was relocated to its present site about 25 years ago. Morven’s Cenotaph houses the “Rolls of Honour” listing names of those who served in both World Wars and Vietnam. The Memorial also serves as the meeting place for ANZAC day services and commemorations.

Morven QLD

1.2 km away

Sadleir's Waterhole

Natural Attractions

Sadleir's Waterhole

With a population of less than 250, Morven is thought to be named after a mountain and town of the same name in Scotland. Captain T.J. Sadleir and his wife arrived in the area in the 1860s and camped on a deep waterhole of nearby Hamburg Creek. This waterhole was later to become Morven’s water supply and provided irrigation for a large Chinese market garden. It now only fills after rain storms. A hotel was established near the waterhole to service the Cobb and Co. Coach route. Passengers, drovers and bullock drivers all took advantage of the relative comfort of the Hotel. By 1887, Morven had three more hotels, a railway station and school. As the town grew the waterhole could not supply enough water, and bores were sunk into the Great Artesian Basin. Today, Sadleir's Waterhole and Hamburg Creek are a travellers oasis. The large red river gums provide shade and make it a great place for visitors to relax and wash away the cares of long day’s travel.

Morven QLD

1.2 km away

Tregole National Park

National Parks and Reserves

Tregole National Park

Tregole National Park is home to the rare Ooline tree (Cadellia pentastylis), which dates to the Pleistocene Era. Tregole National Park straddles the boundary between two natural regions, the Brigalow Belt and the Mulga Lands. A 2km interpretive walk introduces you to these regions and to many arid zone plant species. Discover the variety of plant and animal life where two biogeographic regions meet—the Brigalow Belt and the Mulga Lands. Mulga clothes Tregole’s ridges; brigalow grows on areas with heavy clay soils; while woodlands of poplar box and Mitchell grasslands are found on the park’s undulating plains.

Morven QLD

1.2 km away

Trevor Eckel Memorial Park Morven

Parks and Gardens

Trevor Eckel Memorial Park Morven

The Trevor Eckel Memorial Park was named in memory of Trevor Daryl Eckel, a former Murweh Shire councillor who died in 2014. He was also a long-standing member and former president of the Charleville Ambulance Committee. You will also find a memorial garden and plaque honouring Trevor in front of the Charleville Ambulance Station.

Morven QLD

1.2 km away

Vietnam Nurses

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Vietnam Nurses Memorial - Morven Historical Museum

More than half a century after the end of the Vietnam War, in which 52,000 Australian men served our nation, the Vietnam Nurses Memorial has been opened at the Morven Historical Museum in Morven, southwest Queensland. The permanent photographic exposition is the first Memorial in Australia dedicated solely to the 353 Australian women who nursed in Vietnam between 1964-1972. The sixteen compelling images share stories of RAAF, Army and Civilian Surgical Team nurses, at work during the war. Some of the images in the were sourced from the Australian War Memorial, some from nurses and some were generously donated by the family of renowned War Photographer, the late Denis Stanley Gibbons. These photographs capture glimpses of the Australian nurses’ experience in Vietnam, and ensure their stories have a permanent home in Australian history. The Vietnam Nurses Memorial located within the Morven Historical Museum complex, is open to visitors every day between 10am and 4pm.

Morven QLD

1.2 km away

Charleville Airfield Museum

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Charleville Airfield Museum

Fondly known as the Artery of the Outback, the Charleville Airfield Museum explores the rich aviation history of Charleville and surrounds. Witness the birthplace of Qantas, Australia's iconic airline, and delve into the fascinating stories of World War II's top-secret USAAF base. Located within the historic terminal building at Charleville Airport, this museum chronicles the airfield's evolution from its 1920s beginnings to its modern role. The museum contains memorabilia, interactive exhibits and purpose-built displays which document the history of aviation in Charleville from its beginnings to the present. Curated by dedicated volunteers, the museum offers a captivating journey for aviation enthusiasts and history buffs alike. Step back in time and explore the rich legacy of Australian aviation at the Charleville Airfield Museum.

Charleville QLD

84 km away

Charleville Royal Flying Doctors — Image credit: Tourism and Events Queensland

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Charleville Royal Flying Doctor Service Visitor Centre

The Royal Flying Doctor Service Visitor Centre provides you with an incredible insight into this iconic outback service which is still being delivered to the people of the outback by the Flying Doctor. Medical supplies and radio equipment have changed dramatically over the years and throughout it all the Flying Doctor always made it through. The long history of the medical service to remote outback communities is explained in an introductory film. Enjoy displays of past and present equipment and medical kits. Absorb information that will take you through the journey from the humble beginnings of the Royal Flying Doctor Service to the present-day operations of this vital service to outback communities.

Charleville QLD

84 km away

Family entering the main WWII Secret Base Facility

Galleries, Museums and Collections

WWII Secret Base - Charleville

Experience for yourself what life was like for 3500 United States Army Air Force personnel stationed in Charleville in 1943. Enlist yourself at their brand new interactive, educational base, showcasing; ocean voyages, top secret information, classified missions, wartime romances, and command your own bombing mission from inside a simulation B-17 Bomber.

Charleville QLD

85 km away

Milky Way from the Cosmos Observatory — Image credit: Mike Dalley

Amusement and Theme Parks

Charleville Cosmos Centre

Unlock the universe through a unique experience where the expanse of the cosmos meets the wild and natural beauty of Outback Queensland. Through a combination of education and storytelling, the Charleville Cosmos Centre is dedicated to igniting curiosity, deepening understanding, and creating memories that reach beyond the stars. Defy logic while viewing the Sun directly through specialised telescopes, immerse yourself in Queensland's largest planetarium, look into the past at celestial objects thousands of light years away and hear timeless stories that have shaped cultures around the globe. Prepare for launch. Next stop: Infinity

Charleville QLD

85 km away

Outback Museum of Australia

Landmarks and Buildings

Outback Museum of Australia

Rising from the red soil of Charleville’s WWII Secret Base, Cosmos Centre and Charleville Airfield Museum tourism precinct, a unique new building is capturing the attention of locals and visitors alike. Using a mix of contemporary and historical building methods, the impressive circular roofline and modern design is an architectural wonder. The Outback Museum of Australia, or OMOA as it is called, aims to showcase the landscape, the people and the industries of Outback Queensland. Stage 1 of the Outback Museum of Australia, targeted to capture the natural and social history of the region and enhance our local tourism industry content, is now complete. The attraction will play host to a variety of community events and initiatives, while showcasing the history of ancient Indigenous cultures, traditional agriculture and innovation through interactive exhibits.

Charleville QLD

85 km away

Charleville Graham Andrews Parklands

Parks and Gardens

Charleville Graham Andrews Parklands

Whether it’s a quick stopover or a day out, Graham Andrews Parklands is always a great place to stop, relax and stretch the legs. Within this award-winning peaceful pretty park there is plenty to see and do. Stroll the pathways and read about 18 different species of Outback Trees along the native Outback Timber Walk, feed the ducks, see the rustic sculptures, pause a moment up high on the big Red Chair then view the Steiger Vortex Rainmaking Guns, which were fired under a suitably cloudy sky in the hope of breaking the drought in 1902. Try your hand at Disc Golf (discs available for hire at the Charleville Visitor Information Centre). Dawn and dusk are a great time for birds to see and hear the variety of birds that visit or call the parkland home. Along with the ducks the list of birds is growing and some you are likely to see include galahs, red rump parrots, a variety of finches and wrens along with sulphur-crested cockatoos. There’s an adventure playground and many amenities including two filtered refrigerated watering stations. Plenty of parking for caravans and camper trailers. Enjoy this magnificent parkland.

Charleville QLD

85 km away

Charleville Water Tower — Image credit: Murweh Shire Council

Landmarks and Buildings

Charleville Water Tower

The Charleville Water Tower proudly features on the Silo Art Trail. Painted in 2019 by Guido van Helten, the tower in Parry Street stands some 30 metres high. The feature of the mural are the children of the region and is painted in Guido’s signature 3D monochromatic style. The children, it is said, are playing their 200 kilometres neighbours from Cunnamulla, who they meet twice a year and often to contest a grand final. The mural depicts not only friendly rivalry but also sportsmanship, community, friendship and respect. Every night the tower is lit up in colours making it a day and night site worthy of seeing when in Charleville.

Charleville QLD

86 km away

King Edward Park Charleville

Parks and Gardens

King Edward Park Charleville

Located in Parry Street, Charleville, King Edward Park was established in the early 20th century. Featuring a playground, exercise equipment, netball court, basketball court, tennis courts, skate park, public toilets and a barbecue, it’s a great place to stop to stretch your legs and enjoy a picnic on the beautifully maintained lawns around the park.

Charleville QLD

86 km away

Charleville Bilby Experience meet Australia's eco-engineer. — Image credit: Save the Bilby Fund

Zoos, Sanctuaries, Aquariums and Wildlife Parks

Charleville Bilby Experience

The Charleville Bilby Experience offers visitors a unique opportunity to encounter one of Australia's most fascinating endangered animals, the greater bilby. The guided tour takes place inside a specially designed nocturnal house where the day-night cycle is reversed, allowing guests to observe bilbies during their most active hours. Visitors can watch these shy and playful marsupials dig, explore, and interact in a rare up-close experience. Throughout the tour, passionate keepers share insights into bilby behaviour, biology, and the conservation challenges faced by the species in the wild. Guests also learn about the important work of Save the Bilby Fund, including a successful breeding program that has welcomed more than 50 bilby joeys in recent years and supports reintroductions into protected habitats across Australia. Every visit contributes directly to bilby conservation and the protection of Australia's fragile outback ecosystems. A range of bilby-themed souvenirs is also available in the gift shop, with proceeds supporting ongoing conservation efforts. Bookings are essential for the daily shows. The Charleville Bilby Experience provides a memorable and meaningful wildlife encounter while helping secure a future for this iconic Australian species.

Charleville QLD

86 km away

Charleville's Oldest Tree

Natural Attractions

Charleville's Oldest Tree

Stop by Charleville's oldest tree, a gracious and grand Moreton Bay Ash (Carbeen). Its botanical name is Corymbia tessellaris and the tree is nationally registered. It is believed the tree maybe anywhere from 150-400 years old. You can't miss it - its right in the middle of King Street, just west of the Charleville hospital.

Charleville QLD

86 km away

The Shed — Image credit: Michelle Ebsworth

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

The Shed at The Faraway Tree Charleville

Welcome to a place of timeless treasures, and classic adventures. Do you want to find out who Charleville's First Greek Bride was? Can you read the writing on the wall... why do you need to look up? And do you know the story about that time the 14-year-old boy brought his gun into Frasers...? All this and more are to be discovered in The Shed at The Faraway Tree Charleville. Open when the shop is open - this is a self-guided tour. Take your time to browse the displays, learn about some characters and enjoy the history, dating back to 1914. Entry is free, however you are welcome to ring up a donation in the antique register on your way out. Displays will be updated and added to whenever possible!

Charleville QLD

86 km away

Mulga Lands Art Gallery

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Mulga Lands Art Gallery

The Mulga Lands Gallery is a bright contemporary art space featuring curated exhibitions with a range of artistic genres that change regularly. The purpose-built space was opened in 2018 as part of Charleville’s celebration of being 150 years old. The gallery is located on Alfred Street and is accessible via the Charleville Library.

Charleville QLD

86 km away

Charleville Historic House Museum

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Charleville Historic House Museum

There aren't too many buildings in Charleville that can boast a history as long and colourful as the Charleville Historic House Museum. Dating back to 1887 the building was purpose built as Charleville's first national bank, before it went onto become a private boarding house until the 1970's when it was purchased by the Charleville and District Historical Society. It then became the museum it is today. Filled to the brim with treasures of yesteryear, some dating back as far as the 1800's, you'll be surprised at what you'll find and it's well worth your time to take a look. Many of the original features of the bank still remain which include marble fireplaces and the vault. The display is completed with a large early day machinery display in the grounds including a life size replica Cobb & Co Coach, Rail Ambulance and Steam Engine.

Charleville QLD

86 km away

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