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Mount Moffatt Section - Carnarvon National Park Roma Mt Moffatt section - Carnarvon National Park is remote but it possesses Queensland’s highest plateau, which offers impressive views. Rugged ranges sweep down to sandstone cliffs, with open woodlands and sandy valleys below.

Mount Scoria Conservation Park Thangool Mount Scoria Conservation Park, near Biloela in Central Queensland, is Gangulu country. Rising 150 metres above cultivated plains, Mount Scoria is a striking local landmark and an important place for Gangulu corroborees.

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.

Kroombit Tops National Park Biloela Kroombit Tops National Park is the only home for the Kroombit tinkerfrog, a critically endangered species. Sandstone cliffs, waterfalls and a variety of plant communities also grace this park. Enjoy the view from the eastern escarpment's lookout.

Ka Ka Mundi, Carnarvon National Park Springsure Ka Ka Mundi, Carnarvon National Park, has more than 30 kilometres of sandstone escarpments and plateaus, dry rainforest surrounding clear springs and brigalow scrubs on clay soil. Aboriginal people have close ties to the area.

Lake Awoonga Benaraby Located 30 kilometres from Gladstone, Central Queensland, Lake Awoonga boasts excellent recreation facilities and spectacular lake and mountain views. Enthusiastic anglers come to Lake Awoonga to catch the famed barramundi, of which over two million have been released.

Bedford Weir Blackwater The Bedford Weir is a man-made impoundment on the Mackenzie River, situated 25 kilometres north of Blackwater. The area is suitable for overnight stays and water, toilets and showers are available free of charge.

Cooberrie Park Wildlife Sanctuary Yeppoon At Cooberrie Wildlife Sanctuary, hand feed their friendly kangaroos, wallabies, and water birds with pre-packaged food from their kiosk.

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...

Heron Island Dive Site Heron Island Heron Island, on the Great barrier Reef off Gladstone, is a richly vegetated coral cay with an established resort, research station and Marine Parks ranger base.

Fairbairn Dam, Lake Maraboon Emerald Fairbairn Dam and Lake Maraboon are holiday destinations in themselves! The lake is stocked with eight different kinds of fish including barramundi, but is famous...

Mount Etna Caves National Park Rockhampton Mount Etna Caves National Park contains some of Australia's most cavernous limestone formations.

Broadwater Conservation Park Rules Beach Nestled on the Coral Coast between Baffle and Deepwater creeks, Broadwater National Park is a quiet retreat for self-sufficient campers.

Man and Wife Rocks Dive Site Great Keppel Island Located in the Keppel Group of Islands on the Great Barrier Reef, Man and Wife Rocks Features a beautiful plateau (around 6-8m) of rich coral...

Federation Woolshed and Rich Park Springsure View one of the largest windmills in Queensland, measuring 24 feet in diameter.

Fitzroy Reef Lagoon Dive Sites Town Of Seventeen Seventy Encompassing 2000 acres with over 2,500 species makes Fitzroy Reef Lagoon just off from the Town of 1770 one of the most bio-diverse ecosystems. Approximately 12...

Capricorn Coast National Park Yeppoon Capricorn Coast National Park has four separate accessable sections that can be enjoyed in a 30 minute drive between Yeppoon and Emu Park.

Redbank Park - Jericho Jericho Close to the centre of town at Redbank Park you can swim in the waterhole or enjoy a barbecue and sit by a billabong under...

Keppel Bay Marina Yeppoon The multi award winning Keppel Bay Marina welcomes visitors by land and sea.

Keppel Bay Islands National Park Rosslyn Bay Keppel Bay Islands National Park, including 15 islands surrounded by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, is the traditional home of the Ganomi-Woppaburra Aboriginal people....

Fossilised Tree Emerald This amazing fossilised tree is 250 million years old and is located outside Emerald's Town Hall.

Kershaw Gardens Rockhampton Rockhampton's Kershaw Gardens were officially opened in September 1988 as part of a project celebrating the Australian Bicentenary.

Carnarvon Gorge, Carnarvon National Park Roma Carnarvon Gorge section, Carnarvon National Park - a spectacular gorge system with towering white cliffs and lush side gorges - is Queensland’s central highlands' most popular attraction.

Capella Creek Nature Walk Capella Capella Creek presents the chance to amble along and view some of the 120 plus open woodland bird species found here.

Outer Rocks Dive Site Great Keppel Island Outer Rocks, in the Keppel Group of Islands on the Great Barrier Reef, has entry at 8m over superb ridges rich in hard and soft coral.

Nuga Nuga National Park and Lake Nuga Nuga Rolleston As the largest natural water body within the Central Queensland Sandstone Belt, Lake Nuga Nuga (adjacent to the National Park), provides a valuable habitat for...

Millenium Esplanade Tannum Sands Tannum Sands functions as a significant recreation destination, one which up until the new Millenium lacked the appropriate facilities and amenities. Individual pavilions provide visitors with intimacy and privacy.

Staircase Range and Lookout Springsure The Staircase Range is named after a sandstone escarpment that has naturally formed in the shape of a staircase.

Mount Archer National Park Rockhampton With a height of 604 metres, Mt Archer dominates Mt Archer National Park and provides a dramatic backdrop to Rockhampton.

Alpha Native Flower Garden Alpha Australian and South African natives plus varieties of Stattis grow on this two and half acre site, Alpha Native Flower Garden, beside Alpha Creek.

Fitzroy Reef Town Of Seventeen Seventy Coral Lagoon on the Southern Great Barrier Reef, visited by day cruise from the Town of 1770, on the 'Reef Jet', with 1770 Holidays.

Minerva Hills National Park Springsure A relatively small National Park near Springsure in Central Queensland, Minerva Hills is dominated by Mount Boorambool, rising 600 metres above sea level, and the...

Mackenzie Park Duaringa Mackenzie Park, on the eastern side of town, is home to a rare tree that is only found in the Duaringa township.

Alpha Petrified Wood Alpha The volunteers at the Rowley Roberts Tourist Information Centre can show you examples of petrified wood and direct you to where you might see this...

Koorana Crocodile Farm Rockhampton Koorana Crocodile Farm is a commercially operated crocodile farm and restaurant located half an hour drive from Rockhampton. Fully guided tours are operated daily at 10.30 a.m. and 1.00 p.m.

Eurimbula National Park Agnes Water Eurimbula National Park is the site Captain James Cook chose in 1770 for one of his first landings in Queensland.

Peak Range Lookout - Capella Capella The distinctive Peak Range, a succession of gigantic conical and dome topped mountains north of Capella, is a photographer's delight.

Lake Callide Biloela Lake Callide is located 12 kilometres from Biloela via sealed road and approximately 90 kilometres south-west of Gladstone via the Dawson Highway.

Mouth of Baffle Creek Conservation Park Baffle Creek Mouth of Baffle Creek Conservation Park protects the mouth of one of Queensland's remaining undisturbed coastal rivers.

Joseph Banks Conservation Park Town Of Seventeen Seventy Joseph Banks Conservation Park in the town of 1770, just north of Agnes Water, is a monument to the first Queensland landing by Lieutenant James...

Gladstone Marina Gladstone With an emphasis on marine activity and boasting one of the highest boat ownerships of any community in Australia, it should come as no surprise that the Gladstone Marina is a modern complex for yachting and boating activity. Incorporating the Australian...

Blackdown Tableland National Park Dingo Blackdown Tableland National Park protects a sandstone plateau rising abruptly above Central Queensland's flat plains. Bordered by high rugged cliffs, this is the traditional home of the Ghungalu people.

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.

Byfield National Park and Byfield Conservation Park Byfield Byfield National Park and Byfield Conservation Park extends over 15,000 hectares. Boasting massive parabolic sand dunes (the oldest reaching more than five kilometres inland) and rugged granite pinnacles, the parks offer remote coastal camping opportunities.

The Giants of Industry Tours Gladstone Gladstone boasts some of the regions most impressive industries, including the largest Alumina Refinery in the world, the State’s largest power station and Australia’s largest...

Capricornia Cays National Park Capricorn Coast Capricornia Cays National Park includes eight islands formed from coral fragments, which rise just a few metres above the high tide mark. Their biological diversity, exceptional beauty and the endangered plants and animals they protect make them internationally significant.

Child Island Dive Site Great Keppel Island In the Keppel Group of Islands on the Great Barrier Reef, you can drift dive the deep channel to 30 metres between the Child and...

Egg Rock Dive Site Great Keppel Island Egg Rock is located in a Marine National Park "B" Zone - the Keppel Group of Islands on the Great Barrier Reef are totally protected....

Deepwater National Park Agnes Water Deepwater National Park offers peaceful, vehicle-free beaches, important turtle breeding grounds and varied vegetation. Nature lovers will enjoy the range of animals and plants that call this park home. After dark, between January and April, witness turtle hatchings.

Byfield State Forest Byfield Byfield State Forest marks the start of the largest undeveloped area on the central Queensland coast. The endemic Byfield fern and Byfield grevillea thrive here. Ancient cycads survive among rugged mountains and beside pine plantations.