Kelinton Felder
The town of Moranbah in Queensland is always an interesting locality to visit. Here you will find a number of engrossing attractions that are sure to capture the interest of the visitor.
No visit to Moranbah would be complete without taking a stroll down Federation Walk. In fact one of the attractions on this lane is the 'Big Red Rhino Bucket' which is a well-known local feature that welcomes visitors to the area. The Federation Walk is a nature walk extending one kilometre which will take you into the midst of the local natural environment. Although it is not a lengthy walk this path will take visitors to Grosvenor Creek and beyond, providing them with the opportunity to observe the attractive local flora and fauna. Federation Walk is a well-thought out and meticulously constructed attraction that will captivate the leisure seeker.
Many travellers to the area visit this complex which offers a number of attractions for the visitor. At this compound located at Town Square Avenue you will find a library, an information centre for visitors to the area and the appealing Coalface Gallery, a small-scale art gallery. This popular community-centred gallery provides a venue at which local craftspeople and artists have the chance to display their artworks without any payment. This gallery regularly organizes art and craft exhibitions whilst also hosting travelling exhibitions. By visiting this groundbreaking gallery you will have the opportunity to observe the creations of the region's most talented artists.
Grosvenor Park is an attractive place to spend leisure time in the environs of Moranbah. A highlight at this park is the appealing Musical Railway Line; this popular attraction was initially created as a public art feature under the patronage of the Queensland Arts Council in partnership with the popular Queensland Music Festival. The Musical Railway Line was intended for the entertainment of the public and many locals as well as visitors to the area enjoy this enthralling feature. Another attraction at this site is the mural titled 'Australia Remembers' which was created as a tribute for the courageous individuals who served during World War II. As you experience the local attractions stay at one of the comfortable Moranbah hotels such as the well-reputed Oaks Moranbah which is within easy reach of this site.
This well-known monument which was constructed in 1995 stands as a marker for the 50th anniversary of the conclusion of World War II. The distinctive clock rests on top of a 3 m high metal post, which in turn is set on a sturdy concrete covered base. You will see that the base of this structure features the badges of the three armed services, namely the Army, Navy and Air Force on three of its sides. The fourth side displays a plaque describing the dedication of the monument.
The well-known Peak Downs mine which you will find in the environs of Moranbah is a major producer of coal, with as much as 8 million tonnes of this valuable resource being mined each year. After being mined the coal is crushed, cleaned and exported to no less than 15 locations around the world. By taking the opportunity to enjoy a free of charge bus tour of the huge mine you will be able to observe the enormous size of the enterprise as well as the sophisticated equipment that is in use. Visitors have the chance to view miners at work and gain an understanding of the vitality of the industry.
