Capricorn Locations

Explore creeks, mossy gorges and cool rainforests on 21 kilometres of walking track. Head for nearby Mickey Creek and the Rock Pool or climb Boolimba Bluff. Discover Aboriginal art at Baloon Cave and the Art Gallery. Spot whiptail wallabies and fairy-wrens.. read more

The Town is the centre of the Banana Shire. The name of the Shire came from a tan coloured bullock, named Banana, which worked on a property in the region in the mid 19th century. Biloela's biggest attraction is The SILO. More than 28 metres high, it.. read more

The Lions Park is well known for one of the largest displays of flags in the world, each flag being representative of one of the 37 nationalities who laboured together in their efforts to establish the district's coal industry. Anglers are welcome to drop a line in the.. read more

The 'Peak Downs' Homestead is Australia's largest restored shingle roofed station homestead. Built in 1869 from local pit sawn spotted gum, the Homestead is a tribute to 19th century carpentry. The wall wood slats are cut on a 12 degree angle top and bottom and mortised.. read more

Cathedral Cave Tour is the most popular with its wheelchair access and the amazing natural acoustics of the Cathedral Chamber. It's a popular venue for weddings, Carols at Christmas and orchestral performances. In December, the natural phenomenon of Summer.. read more

Emerald is a large, modern country town that was established in 1879 as a base for the building of the western railway. The town is named after 'Emerald Downs Hill', a lush emerald green hill located just north of town. Emerald is now considered the 'hub'.. read more

Gracemere is located nine kilometres west of Rockhampton in the Fitzroy Shire. The town is home to the largest saleyards in the Southern Hemisphere, each week thousands of cattle, horses and livestock go under the auctioneers hammer. There is accommodation available at.. read more

Great Keppel Island truly has something for everyone. From snorkelling and scuba diving to camel treks at sunset along the beach, you'll never be longing for choice. There are also several accommodation options available. Great Keppel Island is just off the coast of.. read more

A small historical town established in the gold rush days with a rich gold and copper mining history. Experience a complete town tour, see the famous Mount Morgan open cut gold and copper mine, view dinosaur footprints on the ceiling of the clay caves that date back 150.. read more

Founded in 1853, the majesty of Rockhampton's historical architecture has captured the hearts of visitors for decades. Many fine public and private buildings, including the Customs House, old Post Office, Cathedrals, banks, business houses and homes.. read more

The Rubyvale Hotel is pure Gemfields architecture, made of 'billy boulders' and ironbark logs. Step into another world on a walk-in mine tour where the underground temperature sits at a cool 24 to 27 degrees celsius. Tours take visitors through the network.. read more

The whole coastline is protected by the Great Barrier Reef and the Keppel Bay Islands. The Capricorn Coast has some of the most picturesque and safe swimming beaches in Australia. read more

The town is known for the 27 murals painted on various buildings throughout the town. Each mural depicts a different aspect of pioneering and contemporary rural life. The Jane Neville-Rolfe Gallery also boasts an excellent range of artworks from local.. read more

Anakie has your accommodation covered with a bed and breakfast, caravan park and hotel/motel. The nearest hospital is located at Emerald, and there is a service station, along with a local pub for meals and drinks. read more

Located on the Dawson Highway, it's true that Banana is a 'don't blink or you'll miss it town', but that's one thing that makes taking a second look worthwhile. The people are 'fairdinkum' and really do give friendly advice with a.. read more

In 1950, Bluff became the largest township in Duaringa Shire due to the development of the mining industry. read more

Byfield National Park covers over 15,000 hectares. Massive parabolic sand dunes, the oldest reaching five to six kilometres inland, occupy most of the southern part of the park. In the north, the rugged granite pinnacles of The Peaks and Mount Atherton.. read more

You can still enjoy a beach to yourself at the Capricorn Coast with views of Great and North Keppel Islands and the many smaller islands, which act as stepping-stones to the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef. Great Keppel Island is a popular island to.. read more

The town was named after the 'Comet River' which runs close to the township. The river itself was named after Ludwig Leichhardt's observation of Haley's Comet in the skies during his travels through Central Queensland in the late 1800's.. read more

Much of Cracow can be enjoyed on foot, by taking a 'walking tour' of the deserted buildings in the main street, the cemetery and the abandoned grand hospital. Envisage how life was in this once vibrant and prosperous town. A visit to Cracow.. read more

A bronze statue of a Dingo is in the town commemorating the town's name. This busy town sits on two major highways that service the beef, mining and coal industries. Up to 1,000 vehicles pass through in one day, and it's not unusual to see 10.. read more

Duaringa is the oldest township in Duaringa Shire with buildings dating back to the 1860's and a corner of the local hotel has been preserved to show how our pioneers lived. The Mackenzie Park has a man-made waterfall and is also home to the rare endemic "Duaringa.. read more

This is sunflower territory and late summer is the time to get the best out of the colour. It is also cotton-growing country with further competition for the country space coming from cattle. Little wonder there is only a relatively small number of humans taking up the.. read more

Emu Park is situated along the Capricorn Coast, 45 kilometres east of Rockhampton. Emu Park is host to the Singing Ship, a monument overlooking the coast line. You can take a scenic drive of Yeppoon before arriving in Emu park or drive straight from Rockhampton.. read more

Take a step back in time at the 36 car drive in, the smallest in Australia. Movies are shown once a month. Enjoy the peace sitting by a billabong under a Coolabah tree at Redbank Park - there are no ghosts to worry about here! read more

The majority of the sugar cane plantations have all but gone and a different community has developed, partly due to tourism, to a burgeoning real estate market and, one would imagine, to fishing. The town is set on a tidal stretch of water and that makes.. read more

Marlborough is situated 102 kilometres north of Rockhampton in the Livingston Shire along the Capricorn Coast. It can be reached along the Bruce Highway, and is the site of the chrysoprase mine. There is motel and caravan park style accommodation and.. read more

A journey through the Arcadia Valley; once home to the indigenous 'Karinal' tribe, takes you to the unusual Lake Nuga Nuga, believed by the local indigenous tribe to be the home of the mythological male and female Rainbow Serpent's called.. read more

Enjoy a guided tour of the Sapphire Gemfields, tours provide the opportunity to fossick for your own sapphire. Half and full day tours are available. Fossicking areas include 'Graves Hill' and 'Big Bessie'. The Big Ring, Big Spanner and Big Pick and.. read more

The town derived its name from the permanent springs in the creek and gullies at the time of settlement in the area. The town developed primarily from the early wagon teams camping on their way from Rockhampton to the Gulf and Barcoo country. The Staircase Range Cutting.. read more

Snuggled on the Queensland coast just 175 kilometres north east of Rockhampton is the tranquil town of Stanage Bay. Once you turn off the Bruce Highway you will travel through endless cattle properties, which can be abundant with wildlife, especially after the wet, on a.. read more

There are daily guided tours of these caves which were first discovered in 1882. Mid-December to mid-January, during the Summer Solstice, there is an extra special treat, with the sun's rays penetrating deep into the caves. There is a good old character-type pub on.. read more

The willows Gemfields is a popular fossicking spot, as very little machinery, and no corporate mining, has been permitted in the past. 'The Willows' is known for having unusually coloured sapphires. Some of the world's most famous Sapphires.. read more

Another surprise in store is at the Mt Hay Pewter Factory, where you'll see the whole process, from molten pewter to the finished product. Call into the local. It is a pub with character. Help the 'swaggie' escape. For years, he's been trying to find.. read more

With beautiful beaches and magnificent views across to the Keppel Islands, Zilzie is just 35 minutes from Rockhampton. read more