Things to do in Central Queensland

Agnes Water Beach is a surf-rippled stretch of coast that extends from the laid-back township of Agnes Water to the rolling dunes of Round Hill in the north. Explore 3.4 miles (5.5 kilometers) of wild surf coast, which spans from the gentler swells fronting Agnes Water to the bigger breaks rolling into the northerly end of the beach. Agnes Water Beach is the last surf beach heading north before the mighty expanse of the Great Barrier Reef protects the shoreline from ocean waves. Beginners and seasoned surfers will find suitable breaks on this long beach.

Servicing the central Queensland coast, Gladstone Marina is a center for yachting, boating and fishing. Explore this modern marina with its wealth of facilities and parklands, then join a cruise or snorkel trip to the Great Barrier Reef.

From the Surf Club on its northern end to the children’s playgrounds at the southern tip, the Yeppoon Beach foreshore looks as its inviting as its bay. The whole area has been rejuvenated after a cyclone wreaked havoc along the Capricorn Coast in the summer of 2015 and it now looks better than ever.

Framed by Statue Bay to the north, Double Head to the south, the Coral Sea to the east and the Capricorn Coast National Park to the west, Rosslyn Bay is wonderful all around.

The Capricorn Caves have been a source of excitement and mystery in the Rockhampton region since 1882, when they were discovered and developed by a Norwegian settler. The caves have been entwined with ancient history and the Darumbal Aboriginal people’s traditional lands long before then. A journey through the breathtaking cave realm will unearth some of the region’s fascinating geological mysteries. Go on an exciting geology discovery tour or challenge yourself on the adventure course.