Things to do in Capricorn

To chat face-to-face with a local about all the best things to see and do in Capricorn, step into a Visitor Information Centre. 

To the east, the Great Barrier Reef beckons at the beach-laden Great Keppel Island and the eco-friendly paradise of Pumpkin Island. 

These two island hotspots in the Great Barrier Reef combine exploration with seclusion — the beach might be all yours, the stand-up paddleboard is your vehicle, and your snorkelling buddy could be a curious turtle. Be sure to linger a little longer in the coastal town of Yeppoon, not just the jumping-off point to the reef, but a food, art and beach-lover's delight in its own right. 

Head west and stop to hang your hat in the genuine and hearty country town of Rockhampton. Here, your beer is served with a smile, your dinner is sourced locally, and the streetscape combines the historic charm of the past with a flourish of the future. 

Up north, the blues turn to green at Byfield National Park and State Forest where wonderful scenery, rolling sand dunes, beaches, rainforest-edged creeks and rugged mountains showcase the area’s rich diversity. Also not to be missed is the Capricorn Caves, a sensory feast with incredible acoustics and fascinating geological history.