Central Region Attractions
The central region, with Rockhampton as its principal town, extends from Bundaberg in the south by way of Gladstone to beyond Mackay in the north. Rockhampton lies exactly on the Tropic of Capricorn, and the area reaching inland on both sides of the Tropic is known as Capricornia. Off the coast are the Capricorn Islands. One of the southerly islands on the Great Barrier Reef is Heron Island. Within easy reach of Rockhampton is Keppel Island (Great Keppel). North of Mackay are the Newry Islands and Cumberland Islands.
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Eungella National Park
50,000ha.
Eungella National Park lies in the rugged Clark Range, with hills up to 1200m in height. At the higher levels there are expanses of rain forest, often shrouded in cloud or mist; lower down there is tropical rain forest. Towards the drier west side of the park there is open woodland.
Eungella National Park lies in the rugged Clark Range, with hills up to 1200m in height. At the higher levels there are expanses of rain forest, often shrouded in cloud or mist; lower down there is tropical rain forest. Towards the drier west side of the park there is open woodland.
Eungella National Park
Post Office
Dalrymple Heights, QLD 4757
Australia
Post Office
Dalrymple Heights, QLD 4757
Australia
Yeppoon, Australia
Yeppoon (pop. 7000) lies in Keppel Bay. The main street and the road leading to Rockhampton are lined by shady palms and pines. The beaches between Yeppoon and Rockhampton are known as the Capricorn Coast.
Between Yeppoon and Emu Park is the Singing Ship monument to Captain Cook (Emu Park).
Between Yeppoon and Emu Park is the Singing Ship monument to Captain Cook (Emu Park).
Capricorn Coast Information Centre
Box 166
Yeppoon, QLD 4703
Australia
Box 166
Yeppoon, QLD 4703
Australia
Great Keppel Island
The hills on Great Keppel rise to heights of up to 175m. The island can be reached by boat from Rosslyn Bay (north of Rockhampton) or from Yeppoon, to the south. It is possible also to fly from Rockhampton.
On Great Keppel Island is a large resort complex run by Australian Airlines. It is designed mainly for young people, with a wide range of entertainments. There are also a youth hostel and a campsite, and facilities for a variety of sports (diving, snorkeling, riding, hang-gliding), beaches of fine sand and walking trails. The island is popular with families and with day trippers.
(Near Yeppoon)
Great Keppel Island (area 14 sq.km) is the largest of the 18 islands off Keppel Bay, none of them more than 20km from the Capricornia coast. The other islands, lacking drinking water, have little in the way of facilities for visitors.The hills on Great Keppel rise to heights of up to 175m. The island can be reached by boat from Rosslyn Bay (north of Rockhampton) or from Yeppoon, to the south. It is possible also to fly from Rockhampton.
On Great Keppel Island is a large resort complex run by Australian Airlines. It is designed mainly for young people, with a wide range of entertainments. There are also a youth hostel and a campsite, and facilities for a variety of sports (diving, snorkeling, riding, hang-gliding), beaches of fine sand and walking trails. The island is popular with families and with day trippers.
