Mount Morgan
A century-old gold-mining town south of Rockhampton, with its old railway station, the mine’s tall chimney and dinosaur footprint cave tours.
Mount Morgan lies about 38 km south-west of Rockhampton. It was once one of the richest gold and copper mines in the world. Mining continued for nearly a century, leaving a huge open pit, tall mine chimneys and rows of old buildings. The town’s old railway station has been converted into a railway museum and visitor centre, where you can book local guided tours of the mine site, tunnels and the dinosaur footprint cave (advance booking required). The town’s history museum displays mining life and the stories of migrants. It suits a half-day self-drive, and on the way you can stop at the Redbank lookout.
Opening hours
Visitor center approx. 09:00–15:00
Nearby sights
- Tropic of Capricorn Spire
- Rockhampton Zoo & Botanic Gardens
- Archer Park Rail Museum
- Quay Street Heritage Precinct & Riverside
- Rockhampton Museum of Art
- Kershaw Gardens
- Dreamtime Cultural Centre
- Mount Archer National Park