Moura QLD (Banana Shire) Campsites & Points of Interest

🏙️ Town Overview

Moura is a rural township in Central Queensland, located within the Banana Shire, approximately 186 km west of Gladstone and 590 km northwest of Brisbane. Nestled along the Dawson Highway beside the Dawson River, it serves as a vital waypoint between the eastern coast and Queensland’s inland mining regions.

The surrounding countryside blends expansive grazing land with open farmland and bush-covered ridges, giving Moura its outback-meets-agricultural feel.

🌾 Traditional Custodians

Moura lies on the traditional lands of the Gangulu (Kangulu) people, whose Country spans the Dawson and Fitzroy river systems. We acknowledge the Gangulu people as the Traditional Owners of this land and pay respect to their Elders—past, present, and emerging.

🕰️ Historical Background

Moura began in the mid-19th century with the establishment of Moura Station and expanded with the railway and grazing industry. From the 1960s, the discovery of coal transformed Moura into a key mining hub. It has also endured several mining tragedies that reshaped national mine safety standards.

⚙️ Current Status

Today, Moura is home to around 1,700 people, and serves as a working town with open-cut mining, grazing, and cropping as economic mainstays. It also supports a FIFO workforce and provides core services to the surrounding region.

⛺ Camping Grounds

Apex Park📍 Dawson Highway, beside Dawson River✅ Free riverside campground with toilets, grassy areas🐾 Pets allowed | ⏳ Max stay: 48 hrs💬 “Peaceful, clean, and good fishing.”📍 GPS: -24.5833, 149.9833

Moura Caravan Park📍 95 Dawson Highway✅ Paid sites, powered/unpowered, showers, laundry, kiosk🐾 Pets allowed (on lead) | ⏳ No limit💬 “Well-kept and friendly. Great facilities.”📍 GPS: -24.5735, 149.9674

Rotary Park📍 69 Dawson Highway✅ Free rest area, toilets, flat space for RVs🐾 Pets allowed | ⏳ Max stay: 72 hrs💬 “Clean, peaceful, great for self-contained setups.”📍 GPS: -24.5724, 149.9632

🍺 Pubs, Clubs & Social Spots in Moura

Moura Bowls Club📍 10 Nott Street✅ Bistro meals, bar, social bowls🎯 Raffles, community games💬 “Relaxed and welcoming.”

Moura RSL & Citizens Club📍 Young & Marshall Streets✅ Meals, bar, pokies🎤 Trivia, raffles, occasional live music💬 “Great country hospitality.”

O’Malley’s Irish Bar📍 1 Venning Street✅ Hearty meals, late-night pub🎶 Live music, weekend events💬 “Big serves, busy and fun.”

Moura Golf & District Golf Club📍 Golf Links Road✅ 9-hole course, bar, open to visitors⛳ Social comps, open 24/7 to members💬 “Casual and community-focused.”

🧰 Caravan & Camping Services and Supplies

• Dump Point: Public access near Apex Park

• Potable Water: Rotary Park & Caravan Park

• Fuel & LPG: Caltex Moura (LPG swap/refill available)

• Supermarkets: SPAR Express, Gillespie Street

• Mechanical Services: On the Road Diesel Services, Caravan & RV repair

• Hardware & Gas: Moura Hardware & Plumbing – full store with LPG swap

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🎒 Points of Interest

Moura Weir – Fishing, picnicking, and birdwatching by the Dawson River

Dawson River Riverbank – Informal nature stop for scenic rest

Bicentennial Park – Community park, shady open space

Rotary Park – Memorial, picnic area, and camper stop

Moura Street Art – Rural-themed mural on main street

Moura Meridian Marker – 151st meridian monument east of town

Moura Mine Memorial – Tributes to lost miners at Rotary Park

Pioneer Cemetery – Historical gravesite just east of town

Dawson Highway Lookouts – Scenic bushland pull-offs

Moura Showgrounds – Community hub for events

Grain Silos & Rail Siding – Visible from town’s edge, interesting for ag/rail buffs

🎪 Regular Events

Moura Coal & Country Festival (August)🎉 Parade, rodeo, ute muster, market stalls

Moura Show (May)🐄 Livestock, equestrian, woodchop, pavilions

Moura Muddy Water Classic (June/July)🎣 Dawson River catch-and-release fishing comp

Christmas in the Park (December)🎄 Carols, fireworks, community celebration

🧳 Wrap-Up

Moura offers more than a place to park for the night—it’s a hard-working, community-minded town with roots in agriculture and mining, and a warm welcome for travellers. Whether you’re casting a line in the Dawson, enjoying a cold drink at a club, or camping under open skies, Moura quietly delivers everything you didn’t know you needed.