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ABOUT Moura
Moura is a central point and vibrant community for the people who serve its local industries – the farmers, growers and miners and their families that help to make Queensland great.
Lying in the heart of the Dawson Valley, not far from the Dawson River, its parklands and public facilities, festivals and events, river fishing and water sports attract thousands of visitors each year.
The quality of life rings true in Moura – hard-working people who know how to have fun at the end of the week make the most of their surroundings.
For almost six decades, coal mining has been pivotal to the town. Entering from either the south or east the huge open cut pits can be seen from the highway.
You can almost set your watch by the 150th Meridian marker; the intangible line that measures Eastern Standard Time. Located on the east side of town, two large hollowed rocks sit side by side. Look through the holes and line them up, and you’re standing in the direct path of the meridian.
Every fortnight, it’s non-stop auction action at the cattle sale yards. A spell-binding experience for the uninitiated, things happen fast as a sea of Akubra hats huddle together, their wearers listening intently to the calls and gabble of the auctioneer.
Places to stay near Moura
Camping at Apex Park, Moura
3 kmApex Park offers affordable camping in Moura, in the Banana Shire.
MoreCamping at Rotary Park – Moura
3 kmRotary Park offers affordable camping in Moura, in the Banana Shire. A large parkland on the Dawson Highway suitable for caravans.
MoreCamp at Neville Hewitt Weir, Baralaba
43 kmChain Lagoons is a free camping area not far from Taroom.
MoreCamp at Junction Park, Theodore
46 kmJunction Park offers affordable camping in Theodore, in the Banana Shire.
Pleasant and quiet rest area beside the Dawson River, suitable for caravans.
MoreCamp at Goovigen Recreation Grounds
56 kmGoovigen Recreation Grounds is a quiet, low-cost campground located on Stone Crescent in Goovigen. Grassy and slab sites available with easy access from the highway.
MoreCamp at Queensland Heritage Park, Biloela
57 kmQueensland Heritage Park and Visitor Information Centre offers affordable camping in Biloela, in the Banana Shire.
MoreWinterfest Campground
58 kmThis is a hosted stay through Hipcamp, below is the information provided by the Host regarding their offering. Winterfest campground is in Biloela in Central Qld nestled beside Kroombit Creek. We are located close to Rockhampton and Gladstone.A beautiful and peaceful spot on a working herb and cattle farm. Once a year in July the property […]
MoreLake Callide Retreat
69 kmGreat news for campers, fishing fans, and visitors to Biloela – the wait is over – Lake Callide Retreat is open!
MoreCamping at Dululu
84 kmDululu Rest Area offers affordable camping in Dululu, in the Banana Shire.
MoreThings to see and do near Moura
Planning to come through Moura in your travels? Why not check out the Lion’s Park!
Lion’s Park – Moura
3 km
Located one kilometre east of Moura on the Dawson Highway, the 150th Meridian marker shows the position of the imaginary line (150 °E)
Moura’s 150th Meridian
4 km
A short drive from Moura provides travellers and locals with an incredible view of the Dawson mine, a large open-cut metallurgical, and export thermal mine.
Dawson Mine Viewing Platform, Moura
4 km
The Queensland Heritage Park complex in Biloela, Central Queensland, represents a celebration of our nation’s glorious past and the pioneering spirit of Australians.
Queensland Heritage Park
57 km
Come for the day or come for a week!
Whether you’re passing through Moura, or wanting to stop for a rest
Moura – Dawson River Rest Area
59 km
The Banana Shire Regional Art Gallery displays a variety of exhibitions from the region including touring shows, and works by local artists.
Banana Shire Regional Art Gallery
59 km
Located a 35 minute drive from Taroom, Glebe Weir is pet-friendly and offers mostly un-powered sites with a limited number of powered sites.
Glebe Weir
59 km
Located in Kroombit Tops National Park, in the Banana Shire QLD is the 1945 crash site of Beautiful Betsy, the ill-fated WWII Liberator bomber.
1945 crash site of Beautiful Betsy, Kroombit Tops
59 km
The Spirit of the Land Mural is an extraordinary dedication to the history of the land.
Spirit of the Land Mural
59 km
While at Moura why not try these Tours
Roma Saleyards Val Harms Interactive Centre
252 kmThe Roma Saleyards are the largest cattle selling facility in the southern hemisphere, seeing over 400,000 cattle a year.
MoreBoobook Explore
253 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
412 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
412 kmDon’t miss out on experiencing the Cotton Farm and Winery Tour held from May to September.
MoreSandytown River Cruises
413 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
414 kmRiversands Vineyards in conjunction with the St George Explore Centre run a combined cotton farm & vineyard tour from April to September.
MoreWWII Secret Tag-A-Long Tour – Charleville
425 kmDiscover why over 3500 United States Army Air Force personnel were stationed in Charleville during World War II.
MoreCharleville’s ‘Magnificent 7’
426 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
426 kmSee bilbies in their nocturnal house and learn how our breeding facilities are making a massive difference at saving them from extinction.
MoreTravel West Outback Tours
428 kmTravel West operate Four Wheel Drive Motel Accommodated Tag Along Tours to Birdsville, Innamincka and the Corner Country.
MoreOutback Date Farms
428 kmOutback Date Farms is an Australian, family run enterprise based in Charleville, Queensland. We grow delicious eating dates. The farm is environmentally friendly, utilising recycled
MoreNullawokka First Nations Tours
459 kmNullawokka First Nations Tours is based in Bollon, south west Queensland. The company is owned and operated by Bill Speedy.
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