Mount Morgan is a historical mining town a short 38 kilometre drive from Rockhampton. Mount Morgan allows you to take a living history lesson through this former gold rush town. The town is rich in nineteenth century Queensland colonial history and has artefacts and relics from the gold rush days that visitors can experience. Founded as a gold mining town in 1882, Mount Morgan became a vast contributor of gold, silver and copper from the Capricorn region and the mine successfully ran until 1981. William Knox D’Arcy made both fame and fortune in Mount Morgan from his share in the lucrative mine to finance oil exploration overseas which later became BP Company. To experience a ‘real’ pioneering adventure visit the Mount Morgan Historical Museum or Mount Morgan Railway Museum which offer a rare glimpse back in time. Also not to be missed is the panoramic view of the township and mines from the Arthur Timms Lookout.