Travel Reference
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Capricorn Coast & the Southern Reef Islands
Why Go?
The stretch of coastline that straddles the tropic of Capricorn is one of the quietest and most
lovely lengths of the East Coast. While local families flock to the main beaches during
school holidays, the scene is uncrowded for most of the year, and even in high season you
needn't travel far to find a deserted beach.
The stunning powdery white sand and turquoise waters of the Capricorn Coast fit the
holiday-brochure image perfectly. The pristine islands of the southern Great Barrier Reef
offer some of the best snorkelling and diving in Queensland, and the opportunities for wild-
life spotting - from turtle hatchlings to passing whales - are plentiful. Unspoilt beaches and
windswept national parks can be found along the entire coastline.
Inland, you'll find bustling Rockhampton - Capricornia's economic hub and the capital
of cattle country, with all the steakhouses, rodeos and gigantic hats to prove it.
When to Go
Feb
The Agnes Blues & Roots Festival rocks the Discovery Coast.
Dec
Nature puts on a stunning lightshow during summer solstice at Capricorn Caves.
Nov-Feb
Temperatures soar and dangerous stingers are out.
Best Places to Eat
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Ferns Hideaway (
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Tree Bar (
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