Capricorn Way

Road route in Queensland, Australia

The Capricorn Way is an Australian road route from Rockhampton to Barcaldine in Queensland. Using the Capricorn Way, it is 579.67 km (360.19 mi) from Rockhampton to Barcaldine. The recommended journey time, allowing for some sightseeing, food and rest (including an overnight stop) is 30 hours.[1] It has been designated by the Queensland Government as a State Strategic Touring Route.[2]

The route

The entire route is via the Capricorn Highway from:[1]

  • Rockhampton to Duaringa
  • Duaringa to Blackwater
  • Blackwater to Emerald
  • Emerald to The Gemfields
  • The Gemfields to Alpha
  • Alpha to Barcaldine

References

  1. ^ a b "Capricorn Way". Queensland Government. Archived from the original on 9 June 2017. Retrieved 9 June 2017.
  2. ^ "Driving Experiences (State Strategic Touring Routes and Tourist Drives)" (PDF). Department of Transport and Main Roads. Queensland Government. February 2016. Archived (PDF) from the original on 27 May 2017. Retrieved 27 May 2017. Licensed CC BY.
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