Capricorn Caves
A privately owned limestone cave north of Rockhampton, whose Cathedral Chamber has natural acoustics and is famous for its midsummer light beams.
Capricorn Caves lies about 23 km north of Rockhampton, on Mount Bursted, and is one of Australia's largest privately owned caves, open to visitors for over a century. The classic Cathedral Tour takes about an hour through the limestone chambers, where music is played inside to showcase the natural acoustics. There is also an adventure tour through caves that require crawling through narrow gaps (advance booking required, with age restrictions). Around midday in December, sunlight streams straight through a skylight in the cave roof, forming the famous Solstice Light Beam. Tickets must be purchased in advance, and guided groups enter at set times. The grounds have walking trails, food, and camping accommodation. You will need to drive there. Inside the cave it is slippery and humid, so wear non-slip shoes.
Opening hours
09:00–16:00 (scheduled guided tours)
Nearby sights
- Mount Etna Caves National Park
- Rockhampton Heritage Village
- Dreamtime Cultural Centre
- Mount Archer National Park
- Kershaw Gardens
- Archer Park Rail Museum
- Quay Street Heritage Precinct & Riverside
- Rockhampton Museum of Art