Capricorn Caves
These magnificent caves are located just 30 minutes north of Rockhampton and are another attraction that appeals to all ages.
The Cathedral Cave Tour is the most popular and is also wheelchair accessible. It showcases the stunning formation and amazing natural acoustics within the Cathedral Chamber. As a popular venue for weddings and even underground Opera, it’s definitely a scene to behold.
For the adventurous there are ‘Adventure Caving Tours’ which had us getting down and dirty crawling through all kinds of tiny rock formations. The newly added Fossil tour was also a big hit for our family. We travelled back in time to discover the fossils of ancient creatures, met giant prehistoric beasts and even tried our hand at finding tiny fossils in their dig pit.
The onsite visitor centre/cafe provides fascinating information about the local geology, the native bats, as well as a live display of lizards, frogs and crawly creatures.
The Capricorn Caves are open every day 8am – 6pm.
You can enjoy a day trip from Rockhampton or choose to stay in the onsite cabins or camp in the caravan park.
Check out more about The Blonde Nomads ‘Cave-raving fun‘ day at the Capricorn Caves.