SEE MOURA'S MERIDIAN MARKER
Located 1km East of Moura on the Dawson Highway, the 150th Meridian marker shows the position of the imaginary line (150 °E) on which Queensland time is based. At the time of the equinoxes, a day is exactly 12 hours long anywhere on the Meridian line.
Located 1km East of Moura on the Dawson Highway, the 150th Meridian marker shows the position of the imaginary line (150 °E) on which Queensland time is based. At the time of the equinoxes, a day is exactly 12 hours long anywhere on the Meridian line.
The meridian line in Greenwich represents the Prime Meridian of the world, Longitude Zero (0° 0' 0"). Every place on the Earth is measured in terms of its angle east or west from this line. 'Holey rocks' like the ones at the Meridian Marker can be found all around Moura. They are a product of the process used for blasting of rock in Coal Mining. Take a sighting through the holes and you're looking along the 150th Meridian.
TEE OFF FOR GOLF
The Moura and District Golf Club is nestled in a picturesque rural setting on the banks of the Dawson River 6km West of Moura on the Dawson highway.
The par 72 course has surprisingly well mantained greens with a total course length of 5896 metres. The course consists of 9 holes with 18 alternate tees. Green fees are $10 for social players and $7 for reciprocal members. Club days include Veterans Days on Wednesdays at 8:30 am, Thursday Club at 2pm Thursdays and the Club competition is held on Sundays at 12 noon. So if you have a few hours spare, why not drop in for an enjoyable round of golf, followed by a drink or two at the licensed bar.
The Moura and District Golf Club is nestled in a picturesque rural setting on the banks of the Dawson River 6km West of Moura on the Dawson highway.
The par 72 course has surprisingly well mantained greens with a total course length of 5896 metres. The course consists of 9 holes with 18 alternate tees. Green fees are $10 for social players and $7 for reciprocal members. Club days include Veterans Days on Wednesdays at 8:30 am, Thursday Club at 2pm Thursdays and the Club competition is held on Sundays at 12 noon. So if you have a few hours spare, why not drop in for an enjoyable round of golf, followed by a drink or two at the licensed bar.
HOW ABOUT A GAME OF BOWLS?
For the cost of a small donation to the club, visitors can enjoy a quiet game of bowls at the Moura Bowls club on the corner of McArthur and Notts Streets. If it gets too hot outside, step into the licensed clubhouse and have a refreshing drink or two. Come back in the evening and join the locals for a delicious meal at Franny's Kitchen.
For the cost of a small donation to the club, visitors can enjoy a quiet game of bowls at the Moura Bowls club on the corner of McArthur and Notts Streets. If it gets too hot outside, step into the licensed clubhouse and have a refreshing drink or two. Come back in the evening and join the locals for a delicious meal at Franny's Kitchen.ANYONE FOR TENNIS?
The Tennis Club is located right next to the Bowls club. Non members can hire one of the eight courts for $8 per hour during the day and $16 per hour at night. Racquets are also available. Why not drop around to social night tennis on Tuesday and Friday nights starting at 7pm. BBQ and drinks are available. For further details, contact Ray for Tuesdays on 4997 2396 or Erika on 0439 675 078 for Fridays.
The Tennis Club is located right next to the Bowls club. Non members can hire one of the eight courts for $8 per hour during the day and $16 per hour at night. Racquets are also available. Why not drop around to social night tennis on Tuesday and Friday nights starting at 7pm. BBQ and drinks are available. For further details, contact Ray for Tuesdays on 4997 2396 or Erika on 0439 675 078 for Fridays. GO FOR A WALK OR A RUN
Discover Moura's 3 km of footpath and the many sports that Moura has to offer. Click on the links to show 2 km, 2.5km and 3km running paths. Note that the 3km path includes a small section without footpath. The route will take you from the tennis courts across the recreation grounds. Look out for the skate park on your right, and you might also see the roof bolting rigs used in the annual Coal and Country Festival. Meet up with Master Street (Kianga Hall on your left) then turn right on to Gillespie Street. Run past Moura State School and the High School then turn right on to Hertzog Street. Hang another right on to McRae Street. As you turn, you'll see the Dawsonview estate (known locally as the Velodrome) over on the other side of Hertzog Street. Keep on to the end of McRae street and you've competed 2.5km. Cross the road and do a hairpin bend up to Minogue Street. Turn into Minogue Street, past the hospital and turn right on to Nott Street. Join the footpath again and carry on up the hill another 400metres until you're back where you came from. You've now run 3km.
Tired? Walk on up to the Bowls club and have a well-earned drink (if you're old enough).
Discover Moura's 3 km of footpath and the many sports that Moura has to offer. Click on the links to show 2 km, 2.5km and 3km running paths. Note that the 3km path includes a small section without footpath. The route will take you from the tennis courts across the recreation grounds. Look out for the skate park on your right, and you might also see the roof bolting rigs used in the annual Coal and Country Festival. Meet up with Master Street (Kianga Hall on your left) then turn right on to Gillespie Street. Run past Moura State School and the High School then turn right on to Hertzog Street. Hang another right on to McRae Street. As you turn, you'll see the Dawsonview estate (known locally as the Velodrome) over on the other side of Hertzog Street. Keep on to the end of McRae street and you've competed 2.5km. Cross the road and do a hairpin bend up to Minogue Street. Turn into Minogue Street, past the hospital and turn right on to Nott Street. Join the footpath again and carry on up the hill another 400metres until you're back where you came from. You've now run 3km.Tired? Walk on up to the Bowls club and have a well-earned drink (if you're old enough).
FEELING LESS ENERGETIC? - VISIT THE MUSEUM
Explore the specially themed rooms of the museum including a large photographic display reflecting the industries of the area, including coal mining, cotton, cattle, diary and grain growing, from the early days of Moura's settlement. See the display celebrating the life of the School of Arts, the heart of the town's social hub, which includes memorabilia from the many community groups that have used the space over the years. On special display is a collection of Japanese fans, gifts of appreciation from the Japanese Mitsui Mining Company, with which the town has formed a close relationship through industry ties.
Contact Details:
Moura Museum and Information Centre
Address: Gillespie St, Moura
Phone: 07 4997 3425
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Explore the specially themed rooms of the museum including a large photographic display reflecting the industries of the area, including coal mining, cotton, cattle, diary and grain growing, from the early days of Moura's settlement. See the display celebrating the life of the School of Arts, the heart of the town's social hub, which includes memorabilia from the many community groups that have used the space over the years. On special display is a collection of Japanese fans, gifts of appreciation from the Japanese Mitsui Mining Company, with which the town has formed a close relationship through industry ties.Contact Details:
Moura Museum and Information Centre
Address: Gillespie St, Moura
Phone: 07 4997 3425
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