Capricorn Highway
From Rockhampton to Barcaldine

Trip Length: 3 days  Total Distance: 567 km  Road Conditions: All sealed roads
Rockhampton			Blackwater			Emerald			Barcaldine

Travel along the Tropic of Capricorn on the Capricorn Highway for a journey of discovery, adventure, and surprises. Within this region that experiences one of the best temperature ranges with low humidity and only two seasons - wet and dry - you are in for a real treat!

The 567 kilometre fully sealed highway takes you from the Beef Capital of Australia, Rockhampton, west to mining communities such as the multicultural town of Blackwater where massive machinery digs out coal that keeps the lights of Queensland burning bright.

You will pass Blackdown National Park - a hidden secret and worthy of note for nature lovers or those looking for a quite camping location. Then it's onto lively Emerald, the centre of the gem fields and home to beautiful Lake Maraboon and Fairbairn Dam. Once the gem fever has subsided, continue to Barcaldine, the recognised birthplace of the Australian Labour Party and home to the Australian Workers Heritage Centre.

All along this scenic route, you will enjoy first class accommodation, the best prime beef on offer in Queensland and succulent seafood from the nearby Capricorn Coast. The drive could easily be accomplished in a day but why rush, denying yourself the pleasures and treasures on offer along the way?

The Capricorn Highway - a truly wonderful drive through one of the most highly productive areas of Queensland - don't forget to check out some of the smaller towns - you'll be glad you did.