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Backpacking

There's so much to see and so many wonderfully quirky, off-the-beaten track places to visit in the Capricorn Region. Enjoy a chance to experience the outback, Great Barrier Reef and real Australian hospitality all in one region. Not to mention a perfect laid-back way to break up your trip north.

This is where you will meet some real people and have the chance to experience the real Australia.

Rockhampton boasts a vibrant nightlife, range of restaurants, affordable accommodation options and boutique shopping venues whilst still keeping a down-to-earth, regional town atmosphere. Get caught-up in the thrill of a live rodeo at the iconic Great Western Hotel, enjoy a cold beer and themed events at the Heritage Hotel or watch a football game at Browne Park. Enjoy a steak in the “Beef Capital of Australia” – our quality is hard to beat!

Discover the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef at the Capricorn Coast. Pristine coastline stretches 95km from Stanage Bay to the mouth of the Fitzroy River and is speckled with small townships, beautiful beaches, fantastic fishing and more. Enjoy the wonders of the reef at the Keppel Islands, just 30 minutes off the coast of Yeppoon. Snorkel, trek and dive your way around the islands, or enjoy surfing and 4-wheel-driving at the Capricorn Coast. Maybe you’d like to relax and work on your tan? The Capricorn Coast has something for everyone.

Charters, day-trips, snorkelling tours and more are available at the Capricorn Coast – click to view our range of attractions or tours.

Strike it lucky and meet a range of quirky characters at the Central Highlands. Fossick for sapphires, take an underground mine tour, or Dig the Tropic and discover what the dinosaurs left behind. Or enjoy the natural beauty of Carnavon Gorge National Park, boasting beautiful rainforest, sandstone gorges and ancient indigenous artwork. Bring your walking shoes as Carvarvon Gorge is a bushwalker’s paradise!

Seasonal work including fruitpicking and farm work is available throughout the year, at different locations around the area. Freecall 1800 676 701 to find out more.

Looking for somewhere to stay? Click here to view our range of accommodation operators throughout the region.