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Capricorn Caves The Caves Capricorn Cave Tour is the premier nature based attraction in Central Queensland. Here you can explore spectacular caves in a limestone ridge and spot little insectivorous bats in certain seasons.

Greycliffe Homestead Biloela Greycliffe Homestead was the home of the Nott family for 100 years, but the last of the Notts died in 1974. The homestead is built of slabs cut with a pitsaw and adze.

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.

Isla Gorge National Park Taroom A panorama of sculpted sandstone greets visitors to Isla Gorge National Park. Set among bottle trees, dry rainforests and rare plants, the striking rock forms and sandstone outcrops seem to change colour with the movement of the sun.

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.

Boyne Valley Historical Society Cottage Boyne Valley The Boyne Valley Historical Society Cottage was opened in 1988 and was formed by a group of enthusiastic volunteers with a desire to preserve the vast history of the Boyne Valley, which dates back to the 1870’s, when gold and copper mining put the Valley on the map, followed by...

Gracemere Exhibition Complex Gracemere The Gracemere Saleyards, located eight kilometres west of Rockhampton, began operations in 1953.The saleyards hosts the world's largest stud sale (Brahman Week) and Australia's biggest horse sale (National Quarter Horse Sale).

The Spire Tropic of Capricorn Rockhampton The Tropic of Capricorn is a line that represents the southernmost position of the sun on its annual journey.

Double Head Track Yeppoon The Double Head walking track zig-zags up through tangled dry vine thicket and tussock grassland to two lookouts. See the striking fan-shaped cliff formation with hexagonal basalt columns at Fan Rock Lookout, a reminder of the park’s volcanic past.

The Great Western Hotel Rockhampton The Great Western Hotel is one of Australia's most renowned and iconic hotels. Established in 1862, the Great Western Hotel is one of Queensland's oldest hotels.

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...

Gladstone Maritime Museum Gladstone Gladstone Maritime Museum’s displays focus on but are not limited to the maritime history of the Curtis Coast and the Capricorn-Bunker Coral Islands.

Rockhampton Post Office Rockhampton The Rockhampton Post Office, built in 1895, is a good example of Classic Revival Architecture. The interior has been modified to suit modern requirements and the two street frontages remain as originally constructed. Key features of the building are the magnificent colonnades on both levels.

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.

Calliope River Historical Village Calliope The Calliope Shire Council developed the Historical Village to promote the region of Port Curtis. Calliope's local history museum is right beside the Bruce Highway near the Calliope River crossing.

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...