Occupying pride of place in the Isaac Regional Shire, Moranbah is a charming coal mining town turned vacation hub. Here are some interesting facts regarding this area of Queensland.
One Shocking Entrance
One of the strangest aspects of Moranbah is that the town’s famous Big Red Rhino Bucket sits at the entrance to the town. Located at the end of Federation Walk, the iconic bucket may look whimsical but was constructed over a period of 4 years. The one-kilometre walk that leads to the Big Red Rhino Bucket also passes across some of Moranbah’s finest natural attributes including Grosvenor Creek.
Grosvenor Complex
Home to the Visitors Information Centre, the Grosvenor Complex is also where one finds the local library. Visitors who head to the venue should also pop by the Coalface Gallery where the works of local artists are on show. Hosting countless exhibitions and even theatre productions throughout the year, the gallery and the adjoining Grosvenor Complex are the most engaging cultural points of interest in the town.
Grosvenor Park
Locals and visitors alike call Grosvenor Park their favourite place to spend a quiet afternoon as this lush and verdant space is also where one finds the Musical Railway Line. Accessible to all free of charge, the Musical Railway Line is where visitors can put on a show of their own.
Mine Tours
As a former coal-mining heartland, no tour of the Moranbah would be complete without deep diving into its mining heritage. Those based at Oaks Moranbah Suites or any one of the other Moranbah service apartments can witness the day in the life of a coal miner in most guided tours of local mines.
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