Capricorn Tourist Information
Capricorn Tourist Information
Capricorn Region and Rockhampton
Rockhampton, located on the Tropic of Capricorn, offers numerous attractions including the Botanical Gardens and Zoo, Rockhampton Heritage Village, Scenic River Cruises, City Tours, The Tropic of Capricorn Spire, Art Galleries and Museums and much more.
The Capricorn Region features famous National Parks such as Carnarvon Gorge National Park, Byfield State Forest Park, Capricorn International Resort Wetlands, the Blackdown Tablelands and Kroombit Tops National Park. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery, magnificent walks and Australia's best flora and fauna. Get back to nature - in Capricorn!
No visit to central Queensland is complete without a visit to the Gemfields, located about 300 km west of Rockhampton. Here you will find the largest sapphire fields in the Southern Hemisphere. Gem fossicking is an experience not to be missed or, if you don't want to get your own hands dirty, you can tour one of the walk-in mines. The area abounds in history and there are many historical sights worth visiting. With town names such as Emerald, Sapphire and Rubyvale, you cannot help but be fascinated by this unique Australian holiday destination.
The Capricorn Region is the heart of Queensland with easy access to pristine tropical beaches, magnificent rainforest and island and mainland resorts. And the Great Barrier Reef, unique farmstay properties and the Gemfields are all accessible from Rockhampton, the region's capital. Our moderate tropical climate, fine hospitality and safe relaxed lifestyle all contribute towards making Capricorn the ideal getaway. We look forward to welcoming you here to Capricorn in Australia's central Queensland - where the Outback meets the Reef!
