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On the Reef:
The Great Barrier Reef is easily accessible from this region, allowing the visitor to enjoy a mixture of sub-tropical fish and coral in crystal clear waters. Diving , snorkelling and fishing trips are available for the day or longer periods. For those who don’t want to get their feet wet, an Underwater Observatory is available at Middle Island.

Bushwalking:
Well signed, self guided walks ranging in length and difficulty are available on some of the islands in the Keppel Bay Islands National Park on the Capricorn Coast, 'Mt Archer' around Rockhampton, Blackdown Tableland National Park and Carnarvon Gorge - Carnarvon National Park. These tracks provide superb views of the surrounding bushlands and beaches , and the chance to see some of the local wildlife in its natural environment.

Talk to the animals:
The Rockhampton Botanical Gardens and Zoo and Cooberrie Park Flora and Fauna Sanctuary on the Capricorn Coast both have a variety of animals along with shaded picnic areas. For something different, visitors could try a Camel Jaunt along the beach, or take an informative and interesting visit to the Koorana Crocodile Farm . You will see more than just bats at the award winning Capricorn Caverns

Cultural Heritage:
The Capricorn Region of Queensland , has some beautifully preserved and restored examples of its history in the form of grand architecture and historical museums . Rockhampton City boasts art galleries and theatres displaying work by well known national and international artists. The Dreamtime Cultural Centre provides an excellent display of the traditions of the Australian Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders and you can even learn to throw a boomerang. Blackdown Tableland National Park & Carnarvon Gorge both have extensive ancient aboriginal art galleries.

Other Places to Visit
250 Million Year Old Fossilised Tree - located at Emerald	Big Sapphire and Gemfields Information Centre - located at Anakie
Blair Athol Coal Project - located at Clermont	Bobby Dazzler Walk-In Mine - located at Rubyvale
Capricorn Waterslide - located at Yeppoon	Capricornia Gems & Crafts - located at Rubyvale
Cooberrie Park Flora & Fauna Sanctuary - located at Yeppoon	Customs House Rockhampton - located at Rockhampton
Dreamtime Cultural Centre - located at North Rockhampton	Emerald Pioneer Cottage and Museum - located at Emerald
Emerald Railway Station - located at Emerald	Ferns Hideaway - located at Byfield
Golden Mount Historic Railway - located at Mount Morgan	International Flags Display - located at Blackwater
Kershaw Botanic Gardens - located at Rockhampton	Koorana Crocodile Farm - located at Coowonga
Kroombit Tourist Park - located at Biloela	Lake Maraboon - located at Emerald
Middle Island Underwater Observatory - located at Middle Island	Miners Heritage Walk In Mine - located at Rubyvale
Miners Cottage - located at Rubyvale	Mt Hay Gemstone Tourist Park - located at Wycarbah
Mt Morgan Historical Museum - located at Mt Morgan	Nob Creek Pottery and Australian Craft Gallery - located at Byfield
Old Glenmore Homestead - located at Rockhampton	Capricorn Caverns - located at The Caves
Rockhampton Art Gallery - located at Rockhampton	Rockhampton Botanic Gardens and Zoo - located at Rockhampton
Rockhampton Heritage Village - located at Rockhampton	Rockhampton Post Office - located at Rockhampton
Rocky Markets - located at Rockhampton	Rubyvale Gem Gallery - located at Rubyvale
St Aubin’s Village - located at Rockhampton	St Christopher’s Chapel - located at Nerimbera
St Joseph’s Cathedral - located at Rockhampton	St Paul’s Cathedral - located at Rockhampton
The Silo - located at Biloela	The Singing Ship - located at Emu Park
Tropic of Capricorn Spire - located at Rockhampton	War Museum - located at Yeppoon
Wreck Point, Cooee Bay - located at Cooee Bay

Other National Parks
Byfield National Park	Cania Gorge National Park
Carnarvon Gorge National Park	Isla Gorge National Park
Ka-Ka Mundi - Carnarvon National Park	Keppel Bay Islands National Park
Kroombit Tops National Park	Minerva Hill National Park
Mt Archer National Park	Mt Etna Caves National Park
Robinson Gorge - Expedition National Park	Salvator Rosa - Carnarvon National Park