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Mount Morgan Railway Museum Mount Morgan The Mount Morgan Railway Museum is a ‘must do’ on the Mount Morgan Golden List of things to do and see. Step back in time and experience how life and travel used to be.

CQ Military and Artefacts Museum Rockhampton The CQ Military and Artefacts Museum houses artefacts from the military history of Rockhampton and surrounding districts. It includes American Army uniforms from World War Two and a room devoted entirely to Rockhampton history.

Van Gogh Sunflower Painting Emerald The world's biggest Van Gogh sunflower painting is situated in Morton Park, Emerald. The superstructure is 25 metres high with approximately 13.6 tonnes of steel involved in its construction.

Archer Park Station and Steam Tram Museum Rockhampton The Archer Park Railway Station museum contains several exhibitions associated with railways and the Rockhampton Council Tramways.

Dingo Statue Dingo The origin of the town's name is shrouded in mystery! Some say a railway surveyor saw a dingo on the creek bank and gave the town its name, others say that Moses Wafer, an earlier pioneer, heard dingos howling at night and named the town around his camping site.

Emerald Centenary of Federation Mosaic Pathway Emerald A step by step snapshot of Emerald's history is situated in Morton Park, Emerald. This project was made possible by Centenary of Federation funding. Walk the mosaic pathway which depicts 100 years of Emerald’s history with 21 intricately tiled designs.

Capella Pioneer Village Capella The 1869 'Peak Downs' Homestead is the largest restored station homestead of its kind in Australia, and is the centrepiece of the Capella Pioneer Village complex on the Gregory Highway at Capella, in Queensland's Central Highlands region. 60,000 wooden 400 by 100 millimetre shingles make up the roof.

Blackwater International Coal Centre Blackwater Opened in 2008, the Blackwater International Coal Centre, located in the town of Blackwater in Central Queensland, is a platform for showcasing the Australian Coal Industry to the world. The BICC incorporates an education-based Interpretive Centre which lets visitors learn about the history and future of the coal industry.

Mount Hay Gemstone Tourist Park Wycarbah Mount Hay Gemstone Tourist Park, 36 kilometres west of Rockhampton on the Capricorn Highway is an internationally known destination for thunderegg fossicking. Thundereggs or 'volcanic birthstones' are crystalline formations that occur when gas bubbles in molten lava solidify on cooling.

Nob Creek Pottery Byfield Nob Creek Pottery is set in the rainforest of Byfield and is a studio pottery producing fine work in the traditional style. It is a family business, run by Steve Bishopric a professional potter for over 25 years and Sue McBurnie, an art teacher and potter.

Mojocreations Floating Gallery Yeppoon A masterpiece in itself, this 46-foot catamaran moored at Keppel Bay Marina is currently showcasing a dynamic selection of Jo Wooler’s latest stainless steel sculptures. Built by Jo's husband Drew Wooler from strip planked western red cedar, fibreglass, foam and carbon this vessel is unique to its kind.

Rockhampton Art Gallery Rockhampton Rockhampton Art Gallery, with the fine quality of its Australian art collection, frequent exhibitions and busy program of activities, is the hub of Central Queensland's art scene. Selections from the Gallery's nationally renowned collection are regularly on display, including major works by Sir Joshua Reynolds, Grace Cossington Smith, Charles Blackman, Arthur...

Rockhampton Heritage Village Parkhurst Step back in time at this friendly township museum showcasing the rich, colourful history of the Rockhampton district 1850 - 1950. Throughout your visit at the Rockhampton Heritage Village you will...

Shell World Yeppoon Yeppoon Shell World Yeppoon is a display of over 20,000 shells which include marine, land and fossil molluscs. The display is in an easy viewing format with all displays fully documented. These displays appeal to all visitors including children.

Marlborough Historical Museum Marlborough The Marlborough Historical Museum includes a Chrysoprase display, women's work display, machinery display, horse drawn display and blacksmith's shed. The craft shop in museum complex is open from April to December.

Miners Heritage Walk-In Mine Rubyvale Miners Heritage is Australia's largest Underground Walk-In Sapphire Mine.

Capella Light Pole Murals Capella Don’t miss the wall and pole murals in Peak Downs Street. The pole near the pub commemorates the fact that the placing of emu plumes in the Australian Light Horse Brigade hats began at Capella during the Great Shearer’s Strike of 1891.

Walter Reid Cultural Centre Rockhampton Rockhampton's premier community arts and leisure centre is home to many art, craft, music and leisure groups.

Rubyvale Gem Gallery Rubyvale Rubyvale Gem Gallery is a small family business established in 1988, and now situated in their brand new shop on Main Street in Rubyvale. For over 30 years Peter Brown has been mining and cutting the local sapphires, and setting them in uniquely designed jewellery.