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Dingo , Capricorn, Rockhampton & Gladstone |
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| Blackdown Tableland National Park protects a sandstone plateau rising abruptly above Central Queensland's flat plains. Bordered by high rugged cliffs, this is the traditional home of the Ghungalu people. Rock art across the park reminds us of their connection with this country. Dissected by deep gorges, the park offers |
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Blackwater , Capricorn, Rockhampton & Gladstone |
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| Incorporating an education and community centre, exhibition space, a theatre cinema, and a cafe, the Blackwater International Coal Centre (BICC) showcases the Australian coal industry, and provides an interactive learning experience for the whole family.
See how early settlers lived and worked, wonder at the size of t |
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Sapphire , Capricorn, Rockhampton & Gladstone |
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| Visit Peter and Debbie Chalmers at the Blue Hollow Mine for the full sapphire fossicking experience. Fossick at the park through original dirt from their own underground mine to learn how to identify and find sapphires using their equipment, or you can hire some gear and they'll set you up in the adjoining 'Big Bessie' |
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Byfield , Capricorn, Rockhampton & Gladstone |
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| Byfield National Park and Byfield Conservation Park extends over 15,000 hectares. Boasting massive parabolic sand dunes (the oldest reaching more than five kilometres inland) and rugged granite pinnacles, the parks offer remote coastal camping opportunities. They also support many rare and endangered plants and animals |
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Byfield , Capricorn, Rockhampton & Gladstone |
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| Byfield State Forest marks the start of the largest undeveloped area on the central Queensland coast. The endemic Byfield fern and Byfield grevillea thrive here. Ancient cycads survive among rugged mountains and beside pine plantations. Waterpark Creek is great for birdwatching. Spy azure kingfishers flitting over the |
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Capella , Capricorn, Rockhampton & Gladstone |
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| The Capella Aquatic Centre opened in 1997 at a cost of more than two million dollars and is much more than just a swimming pool. In fact, it has five pools, a gymnasium, squash and picnic areas, as well as conference facilities and free electric barbecues. The swimming facilities, which are all solar heated, include a |
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Capella , Capricorn, Rockhampton & Gladstone |
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| The 1869 'Peak Downs' Homestead is the largest restored station homestead of its kind in Australia, and it is the centrepiece of the Capella Pioneer Village complex on the Gregory Highway at Capella, in Queensland's Central Highlands region. 60,000 wooden 40 x 10 centimetre shingles make up the roof. No nails, nor any |
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The Caves , Capricorn, Rockhampton & Gladstone |
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| Capricorn Cave Tour is the premier nature based attraction in Central Queensland. Here you can explore spectacular caves in a limestone ridge and spot little insectivorous bats in certain seasons. These magnificent caves are located north of Rockhampton and winner of many major tourism and environment awards and eco- |
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Yeppoon , Capricorn, Rockhampton & Gladstone |
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| Capricorn Coast National Park has four separate accessable sections that can be enjoyed in a 30 minute drive between Yeppoon and Emu Park. Mangroves, dry rainforest, tussok grassland and open eucalypt forest provide a wonderful contrast to the blue waters of Keppel Bay. Rocky outcrops along the Capricorn Coast are the |
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Capricorn Coast , Capricorn, Rockhampton & Gladstone |
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| Capricornia Cays National Park includes eight islands formed from coral fragments, which rise just a few metres above the high tide mark. Their biological diversity, exceptional beauty and the endangered plants and animals they protect make them internationally significant. The cays and nearby coast support the largest |
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Yeppoon , Capricorn, Rockhampton & Gladstone |
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| Champions Brock Experience is the largest collection of Peter Brock Road and Race cars in the country. In a purpose-built world-class facility, along with over 38 vehicles, there is also a vast collection of professional and personal memorabilia of Peter Brock. Come along and learn about one of Australias' sporting ico |
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Yeppoon , Capricorn, Rockhampton & Gladstone |
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| At Cooberrie Park Wildlife Sanctuary, you can cuddle a koala, hold a snake and hand feed their very friendly kangaroos and wallabies whilst you experience more than 350 fascinating native animals, across 70 Species. They successfully breed many endangered native animals including koalas, cassowaries, parrots and marsup |
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Dingo , Capricorn, Rockhampton & Gladstone |
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| The origin of the town's name is shrouded in mystery! Some say a railway surveyor saw a dingo on the creek bank and gave the town its name, others say that Moses Wafer, an earlier pioneer, heard dingos howling at night and named the town around his camping site. A bronze statue of a Dingo is in the town commemorating t |
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Emerald , Capricorn, Rockhampton & Gladstone |
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| A step by step snapshot of Emerald's history is situated in Morton Park, Emerald. This project was made possible by Centenary of Federation funding. Walk the mosaic pathway which depicts 100 years of Emerald’s history with 21 intricately tiled designs. The detailed mosaics were created by 10 of Emerald's local artists. |
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Emerald , Capricorn, Rockhampton & Gladstone |
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| In 1899 Emerald’s first Railway Station was built, but unfortunately burned down within a year. In 1900 a new Railway Station was built of timber, with iron roof and wrought iron trimmings. The heritage-listed railway station boasts an elaborate entry with wrought iron lacework and pillared portico, offering great phot |
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Yeppoon , Capricorn, Rockhampton & Gladstone |
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| Footlights Theatre Restaurant is a true Australian gem. There's a sumptuous three-course dinner with a brilliant two hour show performed by a professional team who have almost 3,500 shows and 30 years under their belts.
There are two types of shows to choose from. The one hour lunch or morning tea show of the nostalg |
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Richmond , Capricorn, Rockhampton & Gladstone |
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| Fossicking for marine fossils is one of the most popular activities for visitors to Richmond. Stop at the Kronosaurus Korner Visitor Information Centre and pick up a guide to Richmond's public fossicking sites located near town. Visitors are sure to find their own fossil in the Richmond area. The staff at Kronosauru |
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Gladstone , Capricorn, Rockhampton & Gladstone |
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| With an emphasis on marine activity and boasting one of the highest boat ownerships of any community in Australia, it should come as no surprise that the Gladstone Marina is a modern complex for yachting and boating activity.
Incorporating the Australian Maritime theme, the Gladstone Marina is the departure point for |
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Springsure , Capricorn, Rockhampton & Gladstone |
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| Ka Ka Mundi, Carnarvon National Park, has more than 30 kilometres of sandstone escarpments and plateaus, dry rainforest surrounding clear springs and brigalow scrubs on clay soil. Aboriginal people have close ties to the area. They believe that Bunbuncundoo Springs has special healing powers and harmful spirits live in |
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Rockhampton , Capricorn, Rockhampton & Gladstone |
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| Koorana Crocodile Farm is a commercially operated crocodile farm and restaurant located half an hour drive from Rockhampton or Yeppoon.
Gates open at 10am and fully guided tours are conducted daily at 10:30 am and 1:00 pm. with lunch being served in the restaurant between 12 - 1pm.
Crocodiles hatching can be seen from |
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Capricorn & Gladstone Region
Tours & Attractions
Capricorn Coast Trail Rides
Stroll along on horse back through unique grass tree forests and discover the hidden fantastic views of the Capricorn Coast`s ancient volcanic pugs.