Attractions near Barney Point

Rockhampton is full of elegant buildings stemming from its rich merchant, maritime and gold-rush heritage, with much of the strip being heritage listed.

The Mount Morgan Railway Museum is a 'must do' on the Mount Morgan Golden List of things to do and see.

Rockhampton Post Office is a heritage-listed former post office. Built in 1895, it is a good example of Classic Revival Architecture.

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Rockhampton’s Custom House is an example of the Classic Revival period architecture which was all the rage in Rockhampton around the turn of the century.

Rockhampton's Riverside Precinct, situated right in the heart of the city, offers the best views of the Fitzroy River (Tunuba).

Archer Park Rail Museum contains many exhibitions associated with railways and the Rockhampton Council Tramways from 1899. Rolling stock, including the Purrey Steam Tram, and

Six bull statues representing the main breeds of the area are situated throughout Rockhampton in recognition of Rockhampton's Beef Capital of Australia title.

Situated at the 42nd Battalion Memorial Pool, Aqualification and fitness has Waterslides & Mini Golf. A great spot for a day or hire the venue

Rockhampton's Botanic Gardens are regarded as one of the best in regional Australia, palms, cycads and ferns are found throughout the beautifully manicured grounds.

The Central Queensland Military Museum houses artefacts from the military history of Rockhampton and surrounding districts, all donated by the local community.

The Pilbeam Theatre is the focal point of a variety of national, international and local entertainment throughout the year including drama, dance, music, comedy and

Rockhampton Art Gallery was established in 1967 and houses a group of mid-twentieth century paintings and works on paper that is arguably the finest in

The Rockhampton Zoo, nestled between Rockhampton's Botanic Gardens and Murray Lagoon, is the perfect venue for families to see native Australian fauna, as well as

Kershaw Gardens is a spacious and picturesque parkland offering a playground, water play, barbecues, nature walks and a free 48 camping ground.

Secluded beaches, crystal-clear waters and plunging cliffs feature in the scenic Keppel Bay Islands National Park offering walking, camping, snorkelling, kayaking, fishing and picnicking opportunities.

Shell World Yeppoon is a display of over 20,000 shells which include marine, land and fossil molluscs. The display is in an easy viewing format

Appleton Park is a fully fenced and shaded children’s playground that offers almost endless activities for the kids, including an all abilities playground, sandpit and

Taking pride of place on the Yeppoon Foreshore, the Keppel Kraken is a water play feature quite unlike any other.

The Yeppoon Lagoon is the jewel in the crown of the Yeppoon foreshore precinct. The 2500 square-metre resort style lagoon pool is located right on

The Gracemere Saleyards, located eight kilometres west of Rockhampton, began operations in 1953.The saleyards hosts the world's largest stud sale and Australia's biggest horse sale.

A popular track for walker, joggers, cyclists and families, the Capricorn Coast Pineapple Rail Trail takes visitors through picturesque bushlands and urban landscape.

Capricorn Coast National Park has four separate accessible sections that can be enjoyed in a 30 minute drive between Yeppoon and Emu Park. Mangroves, dry

The Dreamtime Cultural Centre, based in North Rockhampton is the only indigenous Cultural Centre in Central Queensland and promotes greater awareness of Aboriginal and Torres