Central Queensland Southern Great Barrier Reef
Central Queensland Southern Great Barrier Reef includes the regions of Capricorn, Gladstone and Bundaberg. 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. Agnes Water and the Town of 1770 in the Gladstone region is fast becoming a mecca for backpackers and with so many nature based and adventure activities to chose from, it's easy to see why. Bundaberg is well known for seasonal work opportunities in the "salad bowl" of Queensland and of course for the locally produced Bundaberg Rum.
places to stay in the Capricorn Region
Emu's Beach Resort
Emus Beach Resort provides that touch of class that only a new budget resort can. Already in Lonely Planet & winner of the Best Backpackers Tourism Award for Central Queensland and Southern Great Barrier Reef.... read more.
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Things to do in the Capricorn Region
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Carnarvon Gorge
Visually spectacular, Carnarvon Gorge features white sandstone cliffs, boulder-strewn Carnarvon Creek, abundant bird life and historic Aboriginal rock art that will fascinate and amaze you. One of Australia's greatest national parks.
Sapphire Gemfields
Across at the Central Queensland Sapphire Gemfields, the treasures of the area can be mostly found underground. Situated around the appropriately named towns of Rubyvale, Sapphire, Anakie and the Willows Gemfields, this district is the most productive area in the world for beautiful sapphires.
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, water, adventure, activity and much, much more!
Byfield Rainforest
The Byfield National Park and State Forest abound with wonderful scenery rolling sand dunes, beaches, swamps, rainforest-edged creeks and rugged mountains. The small village of Byfield is a haven for craft and nature lovers. In the neighbouring areas there are numerous picturesque camping areas on offer, with alternative accommodation also available. 4WD enthusiasts can go beach driving in nearby Byfield National Park. Visitors will discover one of the largest and most breathtaking parabolic sand dunes in Australia.
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.
Crocodile Encounters
For a close encounter with another of the region's natural inhabitants, head for the Capricorn Coast and John and Lillian Levers' Koorana Crocodile Farm. John has more than 25 years experience dealing with crocodiles both in Australia and New Guinea and opened Queensland's first commercial crocodile farm on the island in Coorooman Creek in 1981. Guided tours are conducted daily, and don’t miss the opportunity for lunch in their Crocodile Restaurant.
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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
