Capricorn Attractions

Alpha is branded the ‘Town of Murals' due to the 27 colourful murals painted on buildings throughout the town. Each mural depicts a different aspect of pioneering... read more

Australian and South African natives plus varieties of Stattis grow on this two and half acre site, Alpha Native Flower Garden, beside Alpha Creek. Feel free to stroll... read more

The volunteers at the Rowley Roberts Tourist Information Centre can show you examples of petrified wood and direct you to where you might see this in its natural setting... read more

The Archer Park Railway Station museum contains several exhibitions associated with railways and the Rockhampton Council Tramways. Items have been collected from a variety... read more

The Bedford Weir is a man-made impoundment on the Mackenzie River, situated 25 kilometres north of Blackwater. The area is suitable for overnight stays and water, toilets... read more

The Beta Railway Station Museum houses railway equipment relevant to the steam train era 1880s, as well as historical photos of the local railway establishment... read more

The Blackdown Tableland National Park protects a sandstone plateau rising 600 metres above Central Queensland's flat plains. Bordered by high rugged cliffs, this is the... read more

Incorporating an education and community centre, exhibition space, a theatre cinema, and a cafe, the Blackwater International Coal Centre (BICC) showcases the Australian... read more

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... read more

Bluff Rail Station is a must see for rail enthusiasts, Bluff is the major interchange station for coal trains. Many trains are over two kilometres long some of the biggest... read more

Stretching over 15,000 hectares, the Byfield National Park and Byfield Conservation Park boast outstanding scenery: massive parabolic sand dunes (the oldest reaching... read more

This wonderful Byfield State Forest forms part of the last undeveloped area on this region's coast. The endemic Byfield fern and Byfield grevillea thrive here... read more

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... read more

The Capella Covered Arena is the largest arena of its type in Australia. It hosts major concerts and sporting events such as bullaramas and cutting competitions... read more

Capella Creek presents the chance to amble along and view some of the 120 plus open woodland bird species found here. A perfect setting for a picnic with the family... read more

Established at a cost of two and a half million dollars, the centre offers a state of the art cinema facility, concert stage, dressing rooms, first rate acoustics, and... read more

Don't miss the wall and pole murals in Peak Downs Street. The pole near the pub commemorates the fact that the placing of emu plumes in the Australian Light Horse Brigade... read more

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... read more

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... read more

About 130 million years ago, violent volcanic eruptions formed rocky outcrops along the Capricorn Coast. This park protects windswept low heath scattered with pandanus... read more

This 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... read more

In the Keppel Group of Islands on the Great Barrier Reef,you can drift dive the deep channel to 30m between the Child & Barren islands known as "The Gulch"... read more

At Cooberrie Wildlife Sanctuary, hand feed their friendly kangaroos, wallabies, and water birds with pre-packaged food from their kiosk. Get really close to their crocodiles... read more

The CQ Military and Artefacts Museum houses artefacts from the military history of Rockhampton and district including American Army uniforms from World War Two and a... read more

On October 17, 1861, 19 of the district's earliest settlers were killed in a conflict with the local Aboriginals. While ample written records testify to the European... read more

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... read more

Egg Rock is located in a Marine National Park "B" Zone - the Keppel Group of Islands on the Great Barrier Reef are totally protected. Wall dives to 30m on the... read more

Relax as you meander through an oasis like no other within Queensland's Central Highlands: the Emerald Botanic Gardens is a tropical paradise providing the perfect... read more

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... read more

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... read more

Soak up Emerald's history at the Pioneer Cottage complex. Included in the complex is one of Emerald's first cottages, a lead lined lockup, St Marks Presbyterian... read more

Fairbairn Dam and Lake Maraboon are holiday destinations in themselves! The lake is stocked with eight different kinds of fish including barramundi, but is famous for... read more

View one of the largest windmills in Queensland, measuring 24 feet in diameter. While in Springsure visit the Federation Woolshed - with an information centre; two early... read more

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... read more

This amazing fossilised tree is 250 million years old and is located outside Emerald's Town Hall. The tree was unearthed in 1979 when a new railway bridge was being built... read more

The Gracemere Saleyards, located eight kilometres west of Rockhampton, began operations in 1953.The saleyards hosts the world's largest stud sale (Brahman Week) and Australia's... read more

Gypsy's Rest Pottery and Rainforest Park is located just 20 minutes north of Yeppoon by bitumen road, in the beautiful Byfield area. The Gallery is on 5... read more

The Japanese Gardens in Blackwater are reputed to be the best of its kind in Queensland. The gardens mark the relationship between Blackwater and its sister city, Fujisawa... read more

In 1988 as a Bicentennial Project, the town decided to construct the 'Crystal Trumpeters' in memory of the Biblical story where the Israelites marched around the walls... read more

This park has more than 30 kilometres of sandstone escarpments and plateaus together with dry rainforest surrounding clear springs. Brigalow scrubs are also protected... read more

The Keppel Bay Islands National Park is the traditional home of the Ganomi-Woppaburra Aboriginal people. It includes 15 islands surrounded by the Great Barrier Reef Marine... read more

The multi award winning Keppel Bay Marina welcomes visitors by land and sea. Being the largest marina in Northern Queensland it has become a major tourist attraction... read more

Rockhampton's Kershaw Gardens were officially opened in September 1988 as part of a project celebrating the Australian Bicentenary. Initial development of the gardens... read more

Koorana Crocodile Farm is a commercially operated crocodile farm and restaurant located half an hour drive from Rockhampton. Fully guided tours are operated daily at... read more

Little House of Gems is filled with exquisite Gems and Jewellery from all over the world. Discover the local Sapphires and Zircons that will dazzle you with their beauty... read more

Mackenzie Park, on the eastern side of town, is home to a rare tree that is only found in the Duaringa township. The Duaringa stringy bark, known to the Aboriginals... read more

Located in the Keppel Group of Islands on the Great Barrier Reef, Man and Wife Rocks Features a beautiful plateau (around 6-8m) of rich coral reef with extensive varieties... read more

The Marlborough Historical Museum includes a Chrysoprase display, women's work display, machinery display, horse drawn display and blacksmith's shed. The craft shop in... read more

Rising abruptly above the surrounding dry plains, Blackdown Tableland protects spectacular sandstone scenery at the north-eastern edge of the Central Queensland sandstone... read more

At Miners Heritage you can explore the world of sapphires, gem-cutting and fossicking. A 30 minute tour of the mine allows visitors to observe the manufacturing process... read more