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There is a good shopping centre which caters for all needs. There are two Hotels, a swimming area, golf course, bowling club, caravan park, camping sites and plenty of good fishing areas. Morgan, during the 1800's was the home port of hundreds of paddle wheel steamers which carried cargo and passengers up the Murray and Darling River system. Morgan, therefore, is one of the truly historic areas which must not be missed by those who are interested in this department of Australia. Morgan, incidentally, is also the commencing point of the 200 odd mile Morgan/Whyalla Pipeline. There are many reserves in the area; notable among these being Cadell. Morgan and Hogwash Flat. Hogwash Flat, incidentally, is a particularly good fishing spot even though it is somewhat difficult to navigate in craft that draw more than a couple of feet of water because there is a huge shallow sand bank, however, no navigation problems should be encountered. In this locality there are quite a number of stranded barges from
the paddle wheel era, some are high and dry, other are submerged. These are well worth
seeing and, incidentally, well worth fishing around. At the height of the paddle-steamer era, Morgan was the busiest port in the state and has preserved its history with considerable flair. Things to do and seeHistoric Port and Museum The restored wharf precinct captures the early river trading days, and the town’s museums bring to life the stories of the paddle- steamer era. PS Mayflower, at over 100 years old, is the oldest operating paddle-steamer in South Australia and is permanently moored here. The Landseer Building, once a shipping agent’s storehouse, is filled with a remarkable collection of old engines and wagons – even a mural made from wool. The historic railway station that once handled an assortment of cargo and passengers transferring from river to rail has been transformed into a museum of river and rail history. Make time for a close look at the fascinating historic photos here. Heritage Walk A “must do” for all visitors is Morgan’s heritage walk. It meanders past a number of historic landmarks, revealing stories of the town’s past, and leads to a panoramic view of the town and river. Accommodation Two hotels boast prominent locations overlooking the huge lawned riverfront – a popular recreation spot for residents and visitors. There’s also a riverside caravan park, B&Bs and motels, and the town is homeport for an impressive fleet of houseboats for hire. CadellJust 12 kilometres east of Morgan in a rich citrus-growing area is the small settlement of Cadell. The town takes its name from Captain Francis Cadell, the navigator on Captain Charles Sturt’s 1830 Murray River expedition. The original 1894 village settlement still stands and, although now private property, it is testament to the town’s strong sense of community pride. Things to do and SeeWetlands Cadell’s latest claim to fame is its wetlands. Attracting international botanists and ornithologists, the wetlands feature unique varieties of prickly bottle brush (Brachiandis) and bird hides. The trail through the wetlands is marked with informative signs about the birdlife and the ecosystem. Cadell offers visitors a general store and licensed community club, while houseboaters will enjoy riverfront lawns, a playground and free barbecues.
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