Rockhampton
Rockhampton
From Rockhampton you can discover the richness and diversity of this region. To the east the blue waters of the Pacific Ocean lap the Capricorn Coast which is grandly decorated with stretches of sandy beaches, the Great Barrier Reef and semi-tropical islands. Heritage trails and reminders of years gone by abound at Mt Morgan, an old gold mining town 40 minutes drive south, which carries many reminders of its days of wealth. West of Rockhampton you discover a section of Australia's outback territory. Here you will find the region's gemfields - towns resplendent with names such as Emerald, Anakie and Rubyvale. The national parks of Carnarvon Gorge and Blackdown Tableland are within striking distance of Rockhampton and provide a lush and tropical escape from a landscape which is home to some of the best sunsets you'll see anywhere in Australia. Rockhampton, just seven hours drive or an hour's flight from the capital Brisbane, is situated on the Tropic of Capricorn. Many visitors stop at the Capricorn Information Centre to inspect "The Spire" built to commemorate this longitude. Attractions in the region range from the informative to the adventurous, from the mainland to the deep sea. You see, we really do have it all. If your idea of a holiday is white beaches, warm sunshine and cold drinks - we can do. If it's inland travel, 4WD territory and bush tucker - we can do. If climbing a mountain, bathing in a waterfall and sleeping under the stars is more your idea of a good time - we can do. In fact, there's little we can't do! So ... welcome to Central Queensland's Capricorn Region, where the outback meets the reef.
