Located in the northern part of the Isaac Regional Shire, Moranbah is approximately 200 kilometres south-west of Mackay. Moranbah is a modern town which services the surrounding coal mining industry and associated support industries. Although Moranbah is modern in most aspects, it also has the charm and warmth of a rural community. The Gregory Highway passes through it on the way to Charters Towers and onto Townsville. Moranbah and Clermont have airstrips utilised by private and charter aircraft.