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ABOUT Glenmorgan
A small community with plenty of character and charm, you’ll see why Glenmorgan was the winner of the 2008 Queensland Bush Spirit Award.
Car and railway buffs love this little town – Glenmorgan is a small community with lots of character!
Monty’s Garage and Vintage Car Museum is like stepping into a auto workshop from the 1940s .. you’ll see beautifully, painstakingly restored vintage cars and trucks as well as works in progress and motoring memorabilia. You can also fill up with fuel there.
Visit the end of the railway extension, ‘End of the Line’ and view memorabilia of the railway in the Shire. Housed in the Glenmorgan Railway Station, it’s a must see for railway buffs. Interesting local fact: the streets are all named after family members of one-time Queensland parliamentarian, Minister for Railways, Godfrey Morgan.
Glenmorgan is also home to Myall Park Botanic Gardens, which is an internationally recognised botanic garden, boasting Queensland’s oldest collection of Australian semi-arid zone flora. The gardens were developed by amateur botanist David Gordon, AM in the 1940s on the ridge behind his home. He and his family then spent the 1950s gathering seeds and cuttings of Australian plants from all over the continent, which they then propagated and then planted over an area which covers more than 130 hectares. Many species planted by David are now extremely rare and sometimes extinct in their own natural habitat. The on-site gallery exhibits superb botanical paintings by his wife, the late Dorothy Gordon. Follow the interpretive signs off the beaten track on foot or on bike, to see the very best specimens.
There’s also a hotel and a shop in town. Glenmorgan is located on Surat Development Road between Surat and The Gums.
Places to stay near Glenmorgan
Glenmorgan Bottle Tree Inn
5 kmStop overnight at The Bottle Tree Inn. Settle into an air-conditioned self-contained motel unit, and then enjoy a counter meal at the pub attached.
MoreFisherman’s Park
56 kmPull up and unwind on the banks of the Balonne River at Fisherman’s Park, the gateway to the charming township of Surat.
MoreRoma Explorers Inn
109 kmWelcome to Roma Explorers Inn, the ideal resort style destination in outback Roma, Queensland.
MoreRoma Central Motel
110 kmThe brand new Roma Central Motel offers contemporary well-appointed accommodation. They are centrally located and just a few minutes’ walk to most facilities in Roma.
MoreRoma Big Rig Tourist Park
110 kmBig Rig Top Tourist Park provides more than just a few nights of accommodation on your way through Roma.
MoreMotel Carnarvon
117 kmMotel Carnarvon is where you will enjoy friendly personalised service. they offer quiet, comfortable, clean and spacious all ground floor accommodation with undercover parking.
MorePelican Rest Tourist Park
135 kmSet amidst eight acres of grassed landscaped lawns and gardens, the well appointed modern spacious air-conditioned cabins are inviting for short or longer stays.
MorePossum Park Campground, Injune
187 kmPossum Park is an affordable and well-equipped camping site features toilets, hot showers, and both powered and unpowered site options to suit your camping style.
MoreCamp at Chain Lagoons, Taroom
191 kmChain Lagoons is a free camping area not far from Taroom.
Located off the Leichhardt Way on Chain Lagoons Road.
MoreDirranbandi Retreat and Caravan Park
204 kmDirranbandi Retreat and Caravan Park is a welcoming place to rest while exploring the Queensland outback.
MoreKenniff’s Gang Bush Camp
232 kmThis is a hosted stay through Hipcamp, below is the information provided by the Host regarding their offering.
This Pet Friendly campground is situated on
MoreWallaroo Outback Retreat
233 kmWallaroo Outback Retreat is an atmospheric lodge hidden on a 72,000 acre cattle property found within the beautiful Carnarvon Ranges.
MoreCamp at Junction Park, Theodore
258 kmJunction Park offers affordable camping in Theodore, in the Banana Shire.
MoreHebel Hotel and General Store
264 kmThe Hebel Hotel offer three different types of accommodation with cabins, guestrooms and Single Bunkhouse Rooms.
MoreThings to see and do near Glenmorgan
Surat is the perfect destination for those looking to reconnect with the pioneering spirit of rural life.
Cobb & Co Changing Station
56 km
The Surat Shire Hall is a striking and historically significant building, constructed in 1929 and heritage listed in 2007.
Surat Shire Hall
56 km
The Surat Riverside Parklands in Surat provide a peaceful setting for relaxation, recreation, and discovery along the scenic Balonne River.
Surat Riverside Parklands
56 km
Calico Cottage Heritage Complex is a not to be missed stop when travelling through Wallumbilla.
Calico Cottage Heritage Complex
84 km
Roma Saleyards is the largest cattle-selling facility in Australia, known for its bustling atmosphere and record-breaking sales.
Roma Saleyards
108 km
Roma Golf Club invites you to experience the unique blend of sport and outback culture that defines this remarkable destination.
Roma Golf Club
109 km
A self-guided tour of the Oil Patch Museum, stand beneath the rigs and gain an understanding of the the Australian oil, gas and energy industry.
A Day and Night at The Big Rig
110 km
Join them at The Big Rig in Roma to discover the unique history of how and where the Australian oil and gas industry originated.
The Big Rig Tower & Tree Walk and Oil Patch Museum
110 km
Ignite your interest in sabotage, drama, and intrigue through the eyes of a Roma Rigger guide with the Big Rig Night Show.
The Big Rig Night Show
110 km
The Lenroy Slab Hut stands as testament to the history and resilience of bush life in the late 19th – early 20th centuries.
Lenroy Slab Hut
110 km
IT IS A GRASS ROOTS MUSEUM AND COMMUNITY SPACE. THIS MUSEUM CONCENTRATES ON THE HISTORY OF ROMA, PARTICULARY THE DAIRY INDUSTRY. THE MUSEUM IS OPEN
Roma Butter Factory
110 km
The Roma Butter Factory Museum invites you to step back in time to explore the unique old building.
Roma Butter Factory Museum
110 kmWhile at Glenmorgan why not try these Tours
Roma Saleyards Val Harms Interactive Centre
109 kmThe Roma Saleyards are the largest cattle selling facility in the southern hemisphere, seeing over 400,000 cattle a year.
MoreBoobook Explore
113 kmFind inspirational small-group experiences revealing the unique landscapes, ecology and history of the southwest Outback Queensland region, including Carnarvon Gorge National Park.
MoreSt George Heritage Tour
140 kmDiscover the stories and legends of St George, including a visit to the Anchorage Homestead with a fully guided tour including morning tea.
MoreCotton Farm and Vineyard Tour
140 kmDon’t miss out on experiencing the Cotton Farm and Winery Tour held from May to September.
MoreSandytown River Cruises
141 kmSandytown River Cruises offers visitors an opportunity to experience the beautiful Balonne River, a small but important part of Queensland’s inland river system.
MoreRiversands Vineyards Tours
142 kmRiversands Vineyards in conjunction with the St George Explore Centre run a combined cotton farm & vineyard tour from April to September.
MoreDirranbandi Outback Tours
202 kmSee for yourself on a guided tour of the famous Cubbie Station.
MoreNullawokka First Nations Tours
251 kmNullawokka First Nations Tours is based in Bollon, south west Queensland. The company is owned and operated by Bill Speedy.
MoreWWII Secret Tag-A-Long Tour – Charleville
383 kmDiscover why over 3500 United States Army Air Force personnel were stationed in Charleville during World War II.
MoreCharleville School of Distance Education
383 kmYou are invited to come along and experience the Distance Education way of schooling. Charleville School of Distance Education (formerly Charleville School of the Air)
MoreOutback Grave Keeper Tour
383 kmJoin the mysterious Grave Keeper as he unlocks the secrets of the outback.
MoreCharleville’s ‘Magnificent 7’
384 kmDiscover stars, WWII secrets and bilbies for starters on Charleville’s ‘Magnificent 7’ day tour in Outback Queensland. Morning tea, lunch and transfers included.
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