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Capricorn Region
Rockhampton is the hub of the Capricorn region and for good reason – it provides a gateway to Great Keppel Island, the Capricorn Coast and caves and the outback. A perfect laid-back way to break up your trip north – plus the area is largely undiscovered by backpackers and after visiting you’ll want to keep it that way.
Canarvon Gorge
Visually spectacular Canarvon Gorge features white sandstone cliffs, boulder-strewn Carnarvon Creek, abundant bird life and historic aboriginal rock art that will fascinate and amaze you.
Spot a platypus
If you’re patient you might just spot a platypus in the wild. One of the best places to spot the notoriously difficult to spot mammal can be found just north of the Capricorn region in Eungella National Park…read more
Great Keppel Island
Have a hiatus from the fast pace of travelling and backpacking on Great Keppel Island. The most unihabitated island ticks all the boxes - fun, sun, nightlife, water, adventure, activity…read more
Capricorn Caves
Cavernous, dark, quiet and still - for an amazing and somewhat reflective experience visit the Capricorn Caves just out of Rockhampton they are an amazing and very unique system of above-ground caves…read more
Bird Watching
If you fancy yourself a bit of a bird expert you’ll be tested just south of Capricorn in the Gladstone region which is home to around 25% of Australia’s bird species. Don’t forget your Guide Book and binoculars!
Breakaway
From Capricorn you can head north, south, east or west and find diverse landscapes. The region is ideally located on the doorstep of mountainous rainforest, expansive outback and sandy white beaches…read more
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10 "must do" in Capricorn Region
1. Capricorn Caves
2. Learn to water ski
3. Catch snakes with Capricorn Dave
4. Canarvon Gorge
5. Fish in crystal waters
6. Great Keppel Island
7. Horse ride
8. Native Australian animals
9. Friendly local pubs
10. Fossilised dinosaur footprints
Places to stay in Capricorn
