Morgan - Places to See

Port of Morgan Historic Museum
Located in the old railway buildings on the riverfront, the Port of Morgan Historic Museum's display includes the PW Mayflower (1884) the oldest paddle wheeler in South Australia and an impressive display of memorabilia much of which relates to the town's era when it was an important port. For details of opening times contact (08) 8540 2085.

Morgan Wharf
Built in 1878 this was the hub of all the activity in the town. It is a reminder of the scale of activity, and the level of transportation, which drove the town's economy at the end of the nineteenth century.

Railway Terrace
Close to the river and the ferry, this is the main historic street in town and has a number of old cottages and buildings which date from the earliest years of the town's development. Of particular interest are the Customs House and Court House - a pair of interesting buildings which were constructed around the time the town became an important port (circa 1878). They are reminders of the expectations that the early residents had for the town. Nearby is Landseer's former Warehouse and the Post Office.

Morgan Conservation Park
Located opposite the town this 363 hectare area on the north west bend is predominantly river flats characterised by red river gums, mallee and wattle all of which are home to a wide variety of birdlife.

White's Dam Conservation Park
Located 9 km north west on the road to Burra this park is notable for its arid region vegetation including blue bush, native boxthorn and bladder saltbush. There are over 60 bird species in the park which is notable for its large populations of red and western grey kangaroos.

The Road to Burra
The road to Burra crosses marginal land with scrubby little bushes with sheep hidden between them. The road is 84 kms. The ruins of houses, symbols of the failure of crops and long periods of drought, beside the road bear grim testament to the fact that this is extremely marginal land.