Queensland Holidays - Things To See and Do - Local & Regional

The towns and regions throughout Capricorn Highway offer no shortage of things to see and do. From exploring caves and cultural centres to rich coal deposits and graceful gorges, here's where to plan your day, your way.

Local Things to See & Do
Regional Things to See & Do

Local Things to See & Do

Botanic and Kershaw Gardens
Stroll through the 130 year-old heritage-listed Botanic Gardens with free zoo, then to Kershaw gardens to see the gorgeous scented gardens and waterfalls.

City Heritage Walk
Wander along historic Quay Street - the longest National Trust heritage street in Australia - admiring the superbly restored buildings.

Fitzroy River
From the river banks in the city heart, cast your line, and catch a mouth-watering barramundi!

Rockhampton Heritage Village
See how Rockhampton looked back in the 1800's around this immaculately recreated village with top quality exhibits.

The Capricorn Caves
Tour these amazing above ground caves where bizarre limestone formations are stunningly lit. Summer Solstice always delivers a special treat!

Dreamtime Cultural Centre
Discover Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, the meanings of artworks, witness a dancing display and learn to throw a boomerang at this award-winning centre.

Capricorn Coast Scenic Drive
Explore this pristine coastline boasting 13 white sandy beaches, welcoming seaside villages, magnificent National Parks and the stunning Great Barrier Reef.

Mount Morgan Mine Tour
See more than just a gold mine - spot dinosaur footprints, walk across a suspension bridge, and hear tales of days gone by.

The Bull Trail
See the six bull statues - representing the main breeds of cattle in the region - signifying Rockhampton's title as the Beef Capital of Australia.

Gracemere Saleyards Complex
Witness the cattle industry in full swing as cattle from across the state go under the hammer.

Regional Things to See & Do

North: Travel north to Mt Archer Environmental Park. From the top of Mt Archer, take in the magnificent view across the city of Rockhampton - excellent both during the day and at night. The Capricorn Caves - a series of limestone caverns and wheelchair accessible - are simply fantastic. At Marlborough, call into the historical museum to learn how the most valuable variety of microcrystalline quartz, Chrysoprase is mined.

South: Journey south to the historical township of Mount Morgan - once home to the richest gold mine in the world. At Biloela, discover everything about Australia's primary industries at 'the Silo'. See the remains of the Beautiful Betsy aeroplane at Kroombit Tops National Park. Obtain an impressive view across rich coal deposits at the Dawson Lookout, near Moura. From Theodore, explore Robinson and Isla Gorges and the pretty Dawson River.

East: On your way east, view the unusual St Christopher's Chapel. For the adventurous, go abseiling and rock climbing at Mt Jim Crow. Byfield National Park, with its ancient cycads and rare ferns, is a nature delight. On the coast, there's Shell World, Joskeleigh South Sea Islander Museum, the Singing Ship and 13 glorious beaches to explore. Out in the sea, the Great Barrier Reef and Great Keppel Island awaits.

West: Pass the big Brahman bull statue travelling west before stoping in for sale day at Gracemere Sale Yards Complex. Worth a visit is Mt Hay for Thunder Eggs, Long Island Environmental Nature Reserve, and Budgeroo timber at Duaringa. Call in at Dingo - home to the World Championship Dingo Trap Throwing Competition before exploring Blackdown Tableland National Park. In Blackwater, rest awhile at the pretty Japanese Gardens and see the Blackwater International Coal Centre