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Rockhampton in Central Queensland is known for two things; caves and crocodiles. I love travel experiences that teach my girls a little about the world, and it’s even better when it also fascinates them.
That’s why we decided to make a stop in this Queensland town on our Australia road trip, because there are so many things to do in Rockhampton that provide eye-opening and inspiring experiences for families.
Rockhampton makes its name from its beef production, being the largest bull breeding town in Australia, but it’s also known for its natural beauty.
Being on the banks of the Fitzroy River and being the gateway to the Keppel Bay Islands National Park, there are plenty of nature sites to see and explore here.
But if you’re not sure what to do in Rockhampton, then keep reading to learn about the most unmissable attractions and activities.
Things To Do In Rockhampton
1. Check Out the Capricorn Caves
I’m not someone who’s big on caves, after all, how different can they be? Well, it all depends on the stories that lie deep within the cavernous walls or in the shallows of a murky waterway.
The Capricorn Caves are a family-owned cave on the edge of Mount Etna Caves National Park, owned by Ann and Ken Augusteyn.
They were keen to bring back some of the travel excitement in their life and went looking for an opportunity – something new to get them away from teaching and plumbing jobs and their Brisbane home.
Their story reminded me a lot of mine and Craig’s.
They discovered Capricorn Caves in 1988 and decided to buy it. Ken would sketch out the plans he had for the caves in his living room every evening, which over 25 years has been brought to life.
Capricorn Caves were original discovered by John Olsen back in 1882, and our guide, David, told us the story of his discovery and his two-year journey exploring and mapping out the caves, sludging through bat poo and creepy critters up to his knees with only a candle to guide his way.
We learned that Olsen had a persistent draft problem, which would blow out his candle and force him to crawl back out the entrance using a rope tied to his waist to guide him in the pitch black.
Once back outside he would light his candle again and go back in. Now that is real passion.
The bat poo later proved to be quite…
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