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Rockhampton Attractions - Things to do
Capricorn Caves are a must see for cave lovers and are 23 km north of Rockhampton. The Capricorn caves were discovered in 1882, and are above ground caves set in a limestone ridge. The Cathedral Cave tour is the most popular, has wheelchair access, and the summer solstice light can be appreciated on the 11am tours in December. Available on request are abseiling and wild caving explorations underground. There is also a a kiosk, licensed bar, swimming pool, BBQ, and visitor centre. The Capricorn caves are the only privately owned caves in Australia and guided tours run for 1 hour. Capricorn Caves are open every day except Christmas and New Year's Day.
URL: http://www.capricorncaves.com.au/
Mount Hay Gemstone Tourist Park is 36 km west of Rockhampton and is a great destination for anyone wanting to do some fossicking. You will be fossicking for thundereggs which are created when gas bubbles in molten lave cool and produce crystalline formations. These stones are very dramatic in both patterns and colours. There is also a factory at Mount Hay for cutting and polishing gemstones. You can fossick,or take a tour of the fossicking area and factory. To fossick you must be wearing enclosed shoes. Picnic and BBQ facilities are available.
The Archer Park Station and Steam Tram Museum allows visitors to step back in time to a steam train station. A digital soundscape provides an authentic soundtrack. The Purrey Steam Tram dates back to 1909 and is the only one of its kind in the world. Archer Park station was built in 1899 and the museum here details the history and growth of rail transport in Rockhampton. Archer Park station is located in Denison St and is open Monday to Friday, and Sundays from 9am to 4pm, and is closed on Saturday.
URL: http://steamtram.rockhampton.qld.gov.au/
Kershaw Gardens were opened in 1988 to celebrate the Australian Bicentenary and were built on land fill. These gardens were created to replicate a natural bush environment, and are not formal. The gardens run for 1 km and include a waterfall, a scented garden built in the shape of a lily, a rainforest walk, playground, picnic facilities, and a slab hut to reflect the early pioneers of Rockhampton.
URL: http://www.rockhampton.qld.gov.au/rccnet/showarticle.aspx?id=9169
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