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Following in the
footsteps of the Dinosaurs......
Following in the
footsteps of our mining Pioneers.......
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About the tour!
  Tours
depart from the bus shelter Morgan Street (Mount Morgan's main street just
off highway). - Highlights various points of interest of both historical and redeveloped
buildings.
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A panoramic view of the town
and mine is offered from the lookout. The tour continues through " Little
Ireland " and along the banks
of the Dee River.
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First stop on mine
site- the Old General Office built in 1897 - wander the
corridors and marvel at displays of the old mining days. See our most
recent attraction 'Michael Durrant's wonderful world of fossils'.
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View the old underground workings,
equipment and the main Stack.
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View the
environmental rehabilitation projects being undertaken by
the Queensland Government on the Mount Morgan mine site and Dee River. A
massive project to manage the acid mine drainage.
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Overlook the Open Cut Pit
at the special viewing platform.
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Finally we wind our way to the top of mountain
stopping at the man made fire clay caverns and take a look inside. Our guide
takes you through these massive caverns on a paleontology discovery, a
most fascinating experience.
The Jurassic age
displayed with the dinosaur
footprints
 and
cavern excavation.
Tours depart daily at
10.30am and 1pm (Bookings
Required - Operations subject to bookings in off season)
from the main street Mount Morgan.
See our fares Please note
the following:
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Access to mine and
caves may be affected by wet conditions.
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Closed in footwear
mandatory
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Group bookings of
maximum 16 welcome in our Coach (Please Book)
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Special arrangements
for school excursions and groups in private coaches
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Special day trip to
Mount Morgan. Group pick
up from Rockhampton region arranged on request; traveling via the scenic
Kabra Lane and Razorback to Mount Morgan to connect with the 10.30am tour and
return to Rockhampton by 4pm.Meals supplied and other attractions to see
that will cover the whole day experience of historic Mount Morgan.
٠Special
arrangements and quotes for groups see
Contact us page٠
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