Address & Contact Edit
66-78 Warrego HwyMorven QLD 4468
Phone: 0746568355
Email: Ceo@murweh.qld.gov.au
Web: https://www.murweh.qld.gov.au/council/home
The town is located on the
Warrego Highway of South West Queensland, 91 kilometres east of
Charleville and 665 kilometres west of
Brisbane.
It is a town in the Shire of Murweh, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census, Morven had a
population of 199 people.
In 1859, a small area was taken from the property Victoria Downs and set aside for public use and designated on maps and documents as 'Victoria Downs Reserve'. It was on the mail route from
Brisbane to
Charleville. Later it became informally known as 'Sadlier's
Waterhole' after Captain TJ Sadlier and his wife camped at the property. In 1876, a
post office was opened and called Morven. When officially surveyed in 1880, it was officially given the name Morven. Morven, a welcome break on your journey, a small town that
services a large agricultural area.
Enjoy a meander around this interesting township, discover it’s unique and interesting treasures.
Camping sites, accommodation and meals are available for those who want to stay on, and explore a little more.
1845 Major
Mitchell compiled the first records for this area, encouraging pioneers to venture here.