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CAPRICORN REGION Region 1 Southern Great Barrier Reef Southern Great Capricorn & Southern Great Barrier Reef Talk to a local! Call 1800 676 701 For a FREE Information Pack - Capricorn Region CAPRICORN 13C008 Rockhampton & Mount Morgan Capricorn Coast - Yeppoon, Emu Park, Great Keppel Island Central Highlands - Emerald, Carnarvon Gorge & Sapphire Gemfields capricornholidays.com.au Southern Great Barrier Reef Southern Great To MACKAY To CHARTERS Capricorn Region CAPRICORN REGION TOWERS see following pages SELF DRIVE TOURING ROUTES CAPRICORN COAST & ISLANDS (Departing from Rockhampton) ROCKHAMPTON From Rockhampton take a short 20 minute drive North to the friendly township of ‘The Caves’. Marlborough CAPRICORN CAVES Clermont Dingo Yeppoon The Caves Mulambin Visit the award winning Capricorn Caves just north of Rockhampton and take a Beach journey through Queensland’s largest privately owned caves. Follow the Scenic Parkhurst Kinka Highway on to the Capricorn Coast. Rubyvale Capella Emu Park Rockhampton YEPPOON Emerald Keppel Alpha Gracemere Sands The gateway to the Capricorn Coast, Yeppoon is a magical beachside community, Willow well known for its delicious seafood. Take time to explore the coastline and the Blackwater Mt safe swimming beaches, Keppel Bay of Islands. Gemfields Morgan To LONGREACH Baralaba EMU PARK Gladstone Along the Scenic Highway lie 13 of Queensland’s most beautiful beaches. Take Springsure Moura Biloela - the coastal walk at Kemp Beach for magnificent views across the sparkling ocean Kroombit to the Keppel Islands. Singing Ship, a soaring white sculpture on the headland, Capricorn Region To BUNDABERG designed as a monument to Captain Cook. KOORANA CROCODILE FARM This map is designed only to show approximate location of towns in relation to others in the area. Not to scale. As you make your way back to Rockhampton from Emu Park, be sure to visit Some of the many events, festivals & markets you may like to the Koorana Crocodile Farm. The excitement of seeing a crocodile feeding is enjoy in the Southern Great Barrier Reef - Capricorn Region something you won’t match anywhere. From February to Easter you may also in 2013 … see baby crocs hatch! Causeway Lake Markets- Yeppoon ............................................. Fourth Sunday More Time? Clermont Markets ......................................................................... Every Sunday Venture 30 minutes North of Yeppoon & immerse yourself in the Byfield Rainforest. Emu Park Picnic Markets .............................................................. Third Sunday Enjoy world class Pottery galleries, Rainforest Retreats & Canoe Adventures. Fig Tree Markets - Yeppoon ............................................................First Sunday Rockhampton Arcade Markets ..................................................... Every Sunday Emerald Emerald Cabin & Caravan Village Rockhampton Riverside Markets............................................Every Friday night 64 Opal St, Emerald 4720 P: 07 4982 1300 - [email protected] www.emeraldcabinandcaravanvillage.com.au Rotary Markets - Rockhampton ................................................. Second Sunday Emerald's Cabin & Caravan Village with full facilities. Overlooking Emerald's 18 hole Golf Course & Club House. Next to the Emerald Olympic, Heated Pool. Walking distance to Emerald CBD Central Highlands Central MACKAY Yeppoon Community Markets .................................................... Every Saturday & all modern shopping facilities. Shopping • Tourist & Long Term Per night 2 Extra Park Features: • Dump Point Adults Person • Ensuite Cabins MARCH 29-1/4 Emerald Sunflower Festival From From • Deluxe Cabins GREGORY HWY Cabins (ensuite) $100 $10 • Disabled Cabins APRIL • Powered sites 7 Festival of the Wind - Emu Park LONGREACH Cabins (ensuite) $105 $10 • Camping area 20 Capella Camel Races Deluxe Cabins $125 $10 • Camp Kitchen EGERTON ESMOND ST 26 Optus Flix in the Stix - Rockhampton Powered Sites $32 $5 OPAL ST Unpowered Sites $27 $5 Olympic Pool Disabled Cabins $105 $10 ST CLERMONT EMERALD CABIN & MAY 3-5 14th Annual Capricorn Coast Arts Festival, Yeppoon CARAVAN VILLAGE 3-5 Golden Mount Festival, Mount Morgan Nogoa River 18-19 Rockhampton Relay for Life PARK RATING: PETS, ON APPLICATION ROCKHAMPTON 24-25 Capella Show 28-29 Clermont Show JUNE 4-5 Emerald Show 4-6 Rockhampton Show 13C007 5-11 QUEENSLAND CARAVAN, CAMPING & TOURING HOLIDAY SHOW RNA SHOWGROUNDS BRISBANE 10AM - 6PM DAILY 8-9 Yeppoon Show 22 Rockhampton Cup Race Day JULY 9-11 AG-Grow Field Days, Emerald 17-21 Paradise Lagoons Campdraft 21 Farnborough Fair, Yeppoon AUGUST 2-6 Brisbane to Keppel Tropical Yacht Race 3 Rocky Swap 8-11 Gemfest - Festival of Gems, Anakie 9-11 Tight Lines Fishing Classic - Yeppoon 11 Rockhampton Cultural Festival 16-18 The Village Festival, Yeppoon 17-18 Emerald Relay for Life 18 Ironman 70.3, Yeppoon 24 Central Highlands Multicultural Festival SEPTEMBER 1 St Brendans Fathers Day Rodeo - Yeppoon OCTOBER 13 Emerald 100 Races 12-13 Rocky Barra Bounty Fishing Competition 13-14 Yeppoon Lions Tropical Pinefest Take away great memories of the Central Highlands 19 St Peter’s Caulfield Cup Race Day, Rockhampton 26 Emu Park Lions Oktoberfest DECEMBER 28 The Oxford Street Party, Rockhampton For more information on these and other events call Gladstone Area Promotion & Development Ltd Ph: 07 4972 4000 or Capricorn Enterprise Ph: 1800 676 701. ASSOCIATE MEMBERS NEED REPAIRS, SERVICE OR PRODUCTS Country Way Promotions as you travel in Queensland? Ph: 07 4632 1988 Then check out the list of (Hwys 15 & 17 Tamworth to Rockhampton, Capricorn Coast) Free brochure available on all the towns and what to see along The Country Way. “Trade Products & Services” on pages 125 to 128 78 Southern Great Barrier Reef Southern Great Emerald Discovery Holiday Parks - Lake Maraboon Clermont Clermont Caravan Park Fairbairn Dam Access & Selma Road, Via Emerald 4720 P: 07 4982 3677 Haig Street, Clermont 4721 P: 07 4983 1927 [email protected] www.discoveryholidayparks.com.au [email protected] www.clermontcaravanpark.com.au Located 20kms south-west of “Booming” Emerald. We are situated on “Lake Maraboon” famous for the Quiet, shady park close to town amenities & 100k north of Emerald. Clermont is noted for its gold and gem Red Claw, varieties of fish, waterskiing and bird watching. “So close to town, yet so far fossicking so come and try your luck! N O I RD from it all”. RUBYVALE CT ONNE T C N • Tourist Per night 2 Extra Park Features: SAPPHIRE • Tourist & Long Term Per night 2 Extra Park Features: O M • Waterfront • Kiosk & Office R DRUMMOND ST > Adults Person EMERALD Adults Person E L From From • Swimming pool From From • Entertainment Room C Powered Sites $32 $10 • BBQ and camp kitchen ANAKIE Powered Sites $28 $10 • Amenity blocks • Restaurant • BBQs in park area Unpowered Sites $30 $10 Fairbairn Dam Unpowered Sites $20 $10 • Laundry Lake Turn Off • Ensuited Cabins HERSCHEL ST Standard Cabin $104 $8 • Kiosk Maraboon Cabins $55 • Laundry T A Deluxe Cabin $184 $12 Cabins (ensuite) $110 RD L TROPIC ST DISCOVERY F HAIG ST HOLIDAY PARKS D L - LAKE MARABOON CAPRICORN ST A N O CLERMONT D TOURIST C SPRINGSURE A PARK PARK RATING: NO PETS PETS, ON APPLICATION M Rubyvale Gemseekers Caravan Park Rockhampton Capricorn Caves Tourist Park 10 Vane Tempest Rd (PO Box 312), Rubyvale 4702 P: 07 4985 4175 30 Olsen Caves Rd, The Caves 4702 P: 07 4934 2883 [email protected] www.gemseekers.com.au [email protected] www.capricorncaves.com.au Turn right at P.O. & continue 300m to a quiet location with spacious sites (inc lge m'homes). Shade trees & Peace & tranquillity on 83 acres. Enjoy a campfire & the nightlife of the bush. Modern ablution block. Secluded abundant birdlife. Short walk hotel, gem shops & supermarket. Fossicking Parks & CLERMONT tent camping area. Daily guided tours of spectacular limestone caves. Outdoor MACKAY underground mines nearby. Telstra/Optus mobile rec. CAPELLA adventure activities. Spacious new air-conditioned cabins. 300KM • Tourist Per night 2 Extra Park Features: • Tourist Per night 2 Extra Park Features: • Large Sites GEMSEEKERS • Swimming Pool School Adults Person CARAVAN Adults Person From From • BBQ's From From • BBQ's PARK Caves Powered Sites $29 $7 • Mobile Ph reception Powered Sites $35 $5 • Kiosk Country Pub • Town Water VANE TEMPEST RD • Laundry Unpowered Sites $25 $7 • Disabled bathroom Unpowered Sites $30 $5 • LP Gas CAPRICORN SC Holiday Units/2brm $110 $12 • Camp Kitchen Deluxe Cabins $170 $10 • Disabled facilities CAVES TOURIST SC Holiday Unit/1brm $110 $12 Policeman's Creek PARK Cabins (no ensuite) $80 BRUCE HIGHWAY - Cabins (ensuite) $100 PO CLERMONT MAIN STREET ROCKHAMPTON CAPRICORN HWY Capricorn Region PARK RATING: PETS, ON APPLICATION PARK RATING: NO PETS 23KM Rubyvale Rubyvale Caravan Park Rockhampton Country Club For Accommodation 16 Main St, PO Box 47, Rubyvale 4702 P: 07 4985 4118 870-886 Yaamba Rd, Parkhurst 4702 P: 07 4936 1022 Freecall: 1800 679 678 www.rubyvalecaravanpark.com.au [email protected] Shady tourist park located in central Rubyvale with P.O., Public Phones, General Store & newsagent, Café, Set in Central QLD - Situated 10 minutes from Major Shopping Centres / Driving Distance to a Variety of Gem & Jewellery shops, Gem cutters & Hotel all within short walking distance. Attractions - New Camp Kitchen. TO MACKAY Underground tourist mines & fossicking areas all close by. COUNTRY CLUB FOR TO ACCOMMODATION • Tourist Per night