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 The Central Queensland region is made up of three main areas...
> Capricorn region
> Gladstone region
> Bundaberg
Visit the Capricorn Caves in QLD
Capricorn Cave is the premier nature based attraction in Central Queensland. Here you can explore spectacular caves in a limestone ridge and spot little insectivorous bats in certain seasons. These magnificent caves are located north of Australia and winner of many major tourism and environment awards and eco-tourism accreditation.
Cathedral Cave Tour is the most popular with its wheelchair access and the amazing natural acoustics of the Cathedral Chamber. It's a popular venue for weddings, Carols at Christmas and orchestral performances. In December, the natural phenomenon of Summer Solstice Light can be seen on the 1100 tour.
 For the adventurous, imagine abseiling into a cave. These adrenalin charged tours involve underground exploration with the light of a cave helmet and are available on request.
After your tour you can enjoy refreshments at the Caves Kiosk or a drink from the licensed Bat Bar, a swim in the pool or cook up a barbecue. A visitor centre provides fascinating information about the local geology, bats and community history.
Bus transfers from Rockhampton accommodation are available daily. The Capricorn Cave Explorer Day tour is a full day tour of the major attractions of Rockhampton and operates three days per week.
The 33 hectare property is a significant environment site. Geologically the caves are unique; they originated in an ancient seabed 390 million years ago. Five species of insectivorous bats are dependent on the caves and the surrounding dry rainforest. This rich bio-diversity of fauna and flora provides the opportunity to see animals in their natural habitat.
 Accommodation is available - an affordable Eco-Adventure Lodge, four star Caravan Park and Bush Bungalow. For groups, nature based outdoor adventure packages are available. These will include abseiling, canoeing, horse riding, ropes course, tours of local cattle properties and heritage and indigenous cultural venues.
Activities you can engage in:
Co-operative tours of the Dreamtime Cultural Centre.
Abseiling: Packages include abseiling down a limestone cliff.
Animal Viewing: Bats when in season and minimum disturbance. Free roaming fauna.
 Birdwatching: Guided birdwatching packages.
Bush Tucker: Campfires and damper.
Bushwalking: Walks on dry rainforest tracks.
Camping: Tent camping, camp fires, camp kitchen.
Canoeing: Packages including canoeing on a local creek.
Caving: Easy walking to adventure.
Cycling: Mountain bike hire.
Horseriding: Local horse riding trail packages.
Rock Climbing: Free rock climbing limestone ridge - guided.
Sports Participate: Ropes course available for groups.
Spotlighting: Night spotlighting with an interpretive guide for groups.
For more information regarding Queensland National Parks and reserves go to Queensland Parks & Wildlife Service.
If travelling to Queensland have a look at Queensland Holidays.
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