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You could easily spend a whole week flopped on one of the gorgeous beaches. But you won’t want to miss out on all the incredible things there are to do right across the region.
From the reef to the western plains, there’s so much to do in the Capricorn region you might not make it home for weeks. Swim with marine life on the Southern Great Barrier Reef, wallow in waterholes, walk rainforest trails or stroll on empty white beaches. Drink in the energy of cosmopolitan café culture, street art, theatre shows and festivals. Explore towns of another era, rich in history and dazzling gemstones.. Our food, fashion, laneway jazz joints, waterside wine bars and microbreweries are second to none.
Step onto an island paradise where the ‘squeaky-clean’ white sand flows between your toes and the ocean sparkles before your eyes. With the protection of fringing reefs, the water surrounding the Keppel Islands group are calm, making it perfect for all types of water-sports such as snorkelling and paddle boarding. The real kicker? It’s only 30 minutes from the mainland!
Pack your camera – you’ll want photographic evidence of your Capricorn fishing adventure! Amateurs and seasoned pros alike are sure to hook an “Insta worthy” catch.
Be spoilt for choice. From open water fishing on the Southern Great Barrier Reef, fishing on the mighty Fitzroy River to dams and estuaries, you’re sure to hook a beauty. Kids can get in on the action too. Drop a simple hand-line into the Causeway Lake or Ross Creek, or perhaps try a spot of beach fishing.
No boat? No worries! Fishing charters are a great way to get to the best spots and gain local knowledge – and all the gear is included! Let a local help you find your own secret spot to catch a Barra, Threadfin Salmon, Mangrove Jack, Trevally, Mackerel and many, many, more.
In this modern day of high tech and high speed, camping offers a return to the simple life.
For many, camping evokes childhood memories of outdoor adventures, hearty meals, and snuggling up with loved ones. Begin your days by unzipping your tent to soul soothing views. Spend relaxed nights filled with campfires, marshmallows and barefoot beach walks, topped off by falling asleep to the gentle sound of waves lapping or nocturnal wildlife.
If saltwater and sand Is your style, island camping might just be what you need. Step from your tent into lazy days spent soaking up sunshine. Like the idea of camping, but can’t commit to “roughing it”? Glamping at Takarakka Bush Resort is for you!
A swag (pun intended) of options is available. Pitch a tent or bring your caravan to some of the best camp sites in Australia. Powered or unpowered? Many campgrounds allow you to choose. Several allow your furry family member too!
Let your taste buds go on an adventure!
Be welcomed with paddock to plate dining experiences including seafood straight from the ocean, pineapples, crocodile and local beef on our many menus. You’ll find foodie delights in our eat street markets, cosmopolitan restaurants, microbreweries, gin distilleries, laneway bars, country pubs and coastal dining spots.
Create your own meal with fresh seafood, or order fish and chips on the beach while the little ones play at your feet. If it’s a quick break you’re after, the café culture is alive and well in the Capricorn region. From container café’s to bygone era tea rooms or carpark coffee shops, the caffeine is flowing.
Whether you’re sharing a meal out or creating your own paddock to plate masterpiece, your senses will thank you.
Set on 25 acres of rainforest and bushland, their kangaroos are free roaming so you can get up and close and also hand feed them with animal food available to buy at the kiosk.
They also have a daily interactive animal show at 1pm where visitors are able to hold a snake, lizards and small parrots.
If you love your wildlife then come along to Cooberrie Park, have a swim in our pool or bring a picnic lunch See you all there :
Koorana Crocodile Farm was established in 1981 as Queensland’s first commercial crocodile farm. The Lever Family has worked hard to grow the farm to a commercial level now holding over 3000 crocs.
Want to see a croc that weighs over a tonne, see a baby croc hatch, get up close with their littlest reptiles, or learn about natures oldest children? Koorana Crocodile Farm is your place to be.
Discover close to 100 animals spanning more than 30 species of native and exotic animals at Rockhampton Zoo!
Come and meet the newest member of our chimpanzee family, Mzuri, who was born in December 2021, or stop by the Australian Wetlands zone to marvel over our giant saltwater crocodile, The Colonel.
Our Keeper Talks are always a delight, especially for children. Give yourself a couple of hours to meet the animals, then take a relaxing walk around Rockhampton's Botanic Gardens and the Murray Lagoon - all free and all in the same spot!
Rockhampton Zoo now offers Meerkat encounters, giving you the chance to be part of this lovable family.
The Dreamtime Cultural Centre is situated on the northern outskirts of Rockhampton on the Bruce Highway, six kilometres from the city. The centre is set on 12 hectares of land which is divided by Limestone Creek.
The property is attractively landscaped on the northern side of Limestone Creek with native plants, trees and a large waterfall. The waterfall provides a stunning backdrop for any function, whilst the gardens are part of an interpretive walk available to visitors.
It is recognised that the original occupants of the land were the Darambul Tribe. The choice of this particular piece of land is therefore appropriate as it still contains the traditional “ceremonial rings” of the Darambul Tribe.
The grounds themselves provide the visitor with an opportunity for hours of enjoyment simply walking around the property. Set on the Northern side of Limestone Creek, the major points of interest include the native plants, trees and a large waterfall. In addition to the many guided tours offered, self-guided tours are also catered for.
Are you prepared for the adventure of a lifetime? Will you pay a visit (carefully and respectfully of course) to the home of some of the most incredibly diverse and rare species of plants and animals? Do you want to marvel at geological forces forming breathtakingly beautiful scenes?
Are you ready to explore the ancient chambers of Rockhampton’s oldest playground, the Capricorn Caves, 390 million years in the making? Capricorn Caves intimate tours have been designed to take guests into some of the Caves’ best kept hidden secrets.
Stretch the legs, enjoy the fresh air and let the kids run wild at one of the many lush green parks, adventure playgrounds and pools in town.
Our picturesque parklands' offer the perfect place to enjoy a picnic followed by an afternoon stroll amongst the gardens.
Keeping the kids entertained will be a breeze at one of the many playground paradises whilst the adults enjoy a chilled BBQ.
Beat the summer heat and take a refreshing dip at one of the local pools, offering a mix of shade, waterslides, mini golf, diving boards, wet play areas and wading pools.
You could easily spend your whole break flopped on one of the gorgeous beaches. But you won’t want to miss out on all the incredible things there are to do right across the region.
From the reef to the western plains, there’s so much to do in the Capricorn region you might not make it home for weeks. Swim with marine life on the Southern Great Barrier Reef, wallow in waterholes, walk rainforest trails or stroll on empty white beaches. Drink in the energy of cosmopolitan café culture, street art, theatre shows and festivals. Explore towns of another era, rich in history and dazzling gemstones.. Our food, fashion, laneway jazz joints, waterside wine bars and microbreweries are second to none.
Spend a few hours or spend a day.
Whether you're looking for a day trip from Rockhampton or looking for a place to set up camp for a night, check out these great national parks in and around Rockhampton.
Partake in a history lesson with a visit to the Rockhampton Heritage Village. One of the most popular stops for visitors to Central Queensland, step back in time and marvel at original and reproduction buildings as well as memorabilia and artefacts portraying life in the region from the 1850s to the 1950s. The Village is set on 11.4 hectares of bush land, and incorporates a charming township from yesteryear with original and recreated homesteads, buildings and businesses.
The village authentically captures a generous slice of an earlier generations’ way of life and is a wonderful opportunity for your whole family to learn and have fun. Experience life before electricity with a tour through many homesteads, view the many vintage cars, tractors, fire engines and horse drawn vehicles and wagons on display, watch how a 1950s print press works, and visit the Blacksmith Shop on market days and take in the traditional skills from a bygone era. You even have the opportunity to try a range of transport options including horses and ponies, a horse and cart, a vintage double decker bus, vintage fire engine and several other vintage vehicles.
The Heritage Village is open from 10am - 4pm daily (excluding public holidays).
Bi-monthly, the Heritage Village Markets take place at the Heritage Village (January, March, May, July, September and November each year).