Joanna James
A new and young town in Queensland- Moranbah has everything in it for everyone. With a state high school, a hospital, allied health services, good accommodation choices and the following attractions this new city has been able to match their standards with other sophisticated cities.
During your stay at one of the Moranbah service apartments the likes of Oaks Moranbah Suites, head to the Town Square Park that's located very close by. You will then see the famous wallaby Statue here done by the sculptor Adriaan Vanderlugt. If you are still wondering who this wallaby is, that's a creature endemic to Australia which looks so like a kangaroo. These creatures were once thought to have extinct from the country, but with rediscovering them in 1973, extensive breeding programs were carried out by the Queensland Parks to preserve this valuable treasure.
Not an attraction, but these are some attractive elements you find when you are spending your time in Town Square. So, this is worth enjoying! All these belong to a public art project done by the Queensland Arts Council together with the Queensland Music Festival, and you may use them as you wish while you enjoy your moments. Click pictures and reveal the world how great Moranbah is, in case they haven't heard of this new city yet!
Paying tribute to all men and women who served in WWII, this mural was established in 1995 in Moranbah. This has also been established in the Town Square Park and has been done by the Moranbah State High School students. If you are on a guided tour, you may be able to know more and pose for a picture with the mural with the same pride as the locals would do.
Also located in Town Square, the Grosvenor Complex is a great place from which you can know much information. There is a library, Coalface Art Gallery, and also an information centre highly beneficial for tourists. If you are someone who loves local arts and crafts, the art gallery there will be one of the perfect places to adore the local artistic talents.
One of the most iconic and famous landmarks is the Big Red Rhino Bucket, and you may take the 1km Federation Walk to reach this landmark. This is a recreation area that has been conceptualized by the Moranbah Beautification Group in 1997.
Just as the name suggests, this area is for you to stop by and rest. Do not expect this area to have toilet or BBQ facilities, but you surely can stop by and have lunch or a snack while talking to each other. You will find this spot when you travel from Moranbah to the north0eastern parts along the Peak Downs Highway and, this is indeed a place to refresh your souls after a long drive.
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