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ABOUT Morven
Morven, a welcome break on your journey, a small town that services a large agricultural area.
Enjoy a meander around this interesting township, discover it’s unique and interesting treasures.
Camping sites, accommodation and meals are available for those who want to stay on, and explore a little more.
1845 Major Mitchell compiled the first records for this area, encouraging pioneers to venture here.
In 1859 Captain TJ Sadlier and his wife were the first to arrive, Sadleir’s waterhole was their original camp as their homestead was being built.
Today, the local ‘watering hole’, the hotel, carries the namesake.
Places to stay near Morven
Gidgee’s Bush Camp
2 kmGidgee’s Bush Camp offers several 8 fire rings with at least one going each night unless weather conditions are unfavorable.
MoreHEMMING PLACE AT MUNGALLALA
43 kmThis is a hosted stay through Hipcamp, below is the information provided by the Host regarding their offering. Our property is located in Mungallala, a small country town 1.5 hours west from Roma. This site is the perfect place in Mungallala to camp in peace and quiet off the main highway and walking distance from […]
MoreBailey Bar Caravan Park
85 kmThis little tree lined park is a winter haven for many travellers looking for a homely stop over on their way to the north.
MoreMulga Country Motor Inn
86 kmExperience the perfect blend of friendly service and comfortable, quality amenities at The Mulga Country Motor Inn—your home away from home in the outback!
MoreThe Rocks Motel
86 kmA new era in accommodation has opened in Charleville: Where city sophistication meets country hospitality.
MoreThe Rocks Motel and Restaurant
86 kmThe Rocks Motel offers a new era of accommodation to Charleville. City style accommodation meets country hospitality with 20 modern and stylish rooms.
MoreCharleville Bush Caravan Park and Cottage
88 kmImagine sitting around the campfire under a chandelier of stars and waking to the sound of birds and a big blue outback sky.
MoreCMCA RV Park Charleville
88 kmRelax in this great bush setting just minutes from the centre of Charleville. The RV Park is for fully self-contained RVs only.
MoreMaree’s Farmstay
88 kmMaree’s Farmstay is an Airbnb Farmstay on a Brahman cattle station situated right beside Mount Moffatt Carnarvon National Park.
MoreAbbieglassie
106 kmThis is a hosted stay through Hipcamp, below is the information provided by the Host regarding their offering. “Abbieglassie” is 110km south of MItchell in Mulga country with some box flats and pretty waterholes on the Wallum Creek. We have 30,216ha and run cattle and some sheep. There is plenty of bird life.Camping is on […]
MoreAdavale Farm
137 kmThis is a hosted stay through Hipcamp, below is the information provided by the Host regarding their offering. Our property is located 67km North West of Chareville on Adavale Road. We are in the Queensland Outback on 40,000 acres. Our large sites offer the perfect place to base yourself and explore or to just relax […]
MoreThings to see and do near Morven
In 1886, the Rabbit Fence was built to ‘rabbit proof’ Queensland, measuring 47 403kms.
Morven Rabbit Board Gate
2 km
War Memorials were constructed after the Boer War, 1902, to remember and honour the fallen.
Morven War Memorial
2 km
Tregole National Park straddles the boundary between two natural regions, the Brigalow Belt and the Mulga Lands.
Tregole National Park
2 km
The Trevor Eckel Memorial Park was named in memory of Trevor Daryl Eckel, a former Murweh Shire councillor who died in 2014.
Trevor Eckel Memorial Park Morven
2 km
A whimsical collection and display of all things from by-gone era’s, including old farming machinery.
Dick Baker Shed & Old Machinery Display
2 km
The Vietnam Nurses Memorial located within the Morven Historical Museum complex, is open to visitors every day between 10am and 4pm.
Vietnam Nurses Memorial – Morven Historical Museum
2 km
Step back in time where everyday early outback life is on display at Morven Historical Museum.
Morven Historical Museum
2 km
Today, Saddliers Waterhole and Hamburg Creek are a traveller’s oasis.
Saddliers Waterhole and Hamburg Creek
2 km
Located within the historic terminal building at Charleville Airport, this museum chronicles the airfield’s evolution from its 1920s beginnings to its modern role.
Charleville Airfield Museum
85 km
The Royal Flying Doctor Service Visitor Centre provides you with an incredible insight into this iconic outback service which is still operating today.
Charleville Royal Flying Doctor Service Visitor Centre
85 km
While at Morven why not try these Tours
WWII Secret Tag-A-Long Tour – Charleville
85 kmDiscover why over 3500 United States Army Air Force personnel were stationed in Charleville during World War II.
MoreOutback Grave Keeper Tour
85 kmJoin the mysterious Grave Keeper as he unlocks the secrets of the outback.
MoreCharleville’s ‘Magnificent 7’
86 kmDiscover stars, WWII secrets and bilbies for starters on Charleville’s ‘Magnificent 7’ day tour in Outback Queensland. Morning tea, lunch and transfers included.
MoreCharleville Bilby Experience
86 kmSee bilbies in their nocturnal house and learn how the breeding facilities are making a massive difference at saving them from extinction.
MoreOutback Date Farms
87 kmOutback Date Farms is an Australian, family run enterprise based in Charleville, Queensland.
MoreTravel West Outback Tours
89 kmTravel West operate Four Wheel Drive Motel Accommodated Tag Along Tours to Birdsville, Innamincka and the Corner Country.
MoreBoobook Explore
168 kmFind inspirational small-group experiences revealing the unique landscapes, ecology and history of the southwest Outback Queensland region, including Carnarvon Gorge National Park.
MoreRoma Saleyards Val Harms Interactive Centre
172 kmThe Roma Saleyards are the largest cattle selling facility in the southern hemisphere, seeing over 400,000 cattle a year.
MoreNullawokka First Nations Tours
185 kmNullawokka First Nations Tours is based in Bollon, south west Queensland. The company is owned and operated by Bill Speedy.
MoreSt George Heritage Tour
233 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
233 kmDon’t miss out on experiencing the Cotton Farm and Winery Tour held from May to September.
MoreSandytown River Cruises
234 kmSandytown River Cruises offers visitors an opportunity to experience the beautiful Balonne River, a small but important part of Queensland’s inland river system.
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