Moranbah Airport is located within Queensland, Australia near the town of the same name. Hiring a car at Moranbah Airport is key to exploring the surrounding area and visiting both the town of Moranbah, as well as nearby Mackay - both of which have much to offer visitors to the locations.
Hiring a car in Moranbah Airport and driving north will bring you to the town of Moranbah, known for its coal mining history, and further to the west of the town is the Peak Range National Park, which is a perfect place to visit. It's a stunning place to visit, with a great many amazing sights.
The closest town to Moranbah Airport is the town of the same name, just north of the airport. Although the town of Moranbah was built originally for the families of coal miners there is still plenty for a visitor to do there. From tours down the mines, to a great many walks along the Issac River - you'll always find that there is something else to do. Commissioned by the Queensland Arts Council, there are several public art works on display around the town and hiring a car at Moranbah Airport will mean you can view them all. They are known as the Musical Table and Chairs, and the Musical Railway, they're certainly something to look out for in your hire car if you're an art lover.
Moranbah Airport services flights from locations such as Brisbane and Cairns, and although a small airport, it is well regarded. For those seeking a day trip, the city of Mackay is close by on the eastern coast of Queensland. Mackay has a ton of amazing attractions and sights for everyone, from the art-deco inspired city centre, to The Blue Water Trail and the city's Festival of Arts. Having a hire car lets you get across to the city of Mackay easily, and spend as long as you wish to there, from a single day, to a whole weekend.
