RYDGES CAPRICORN RESORT YEPPOON
Farnborough Road,
Yeppoon Queensland 4703.
Australia.

Distance from Airport: 45km (approximately 50 minutes driving time) Shuttle bus Availability: Whether you travel by air, rail or coach, our porters will meet you for your 45 minute scheduled transfer (booking essential) to the Resort and provide you with an informative commentary of our facilities en route. Please check our scheduled departure times at the time of booking your accommodation. Transfers are free of charge.

Air: From Rockhampton Airport (40 Kilometres South of hotel): 40 Kilometres South Travelling North along Mackay Road over the Fitzroy Bridge when you see the shopping fair plaza, turn left. At Rockhampton Road turn right this road becomes Yeppoon Road. The resort is off this road. The Resort offers a Shuttle service to and from the Rockhampton Airport. Return adult transfers are $20.00 per person and children are $10.00 per person, Family package available. Taxi is approximately $70.00 and a 45 minute drive. From the CBD - 40 Kilometres South

Rail: Queensland Rail offers alternative travel options from Brisbane - on the state of the art Tilt Train which enables you to soak up scenery enroute, on the four star sleeper carriages aboard thee "Spirit of the Outback" , or the five star facilities aboard "The Queenslander". Approximate travel time from Brisbane 7 hours.

Coach: Rockhampton is also a junction of all north, south and westbound coach companies. All major coach operators transit through the region.

Self-Drive: A number of major highways dissect this region making it easily accessible to those wishing to drive. For detailed maps and travel tips, the comprehensive Motoring Holiday Guide to Central Queensland is a must for all visitors to the region, particularly the motoring tourist. We have our own Service Stations incorporating our Information Centre which enables you to fuel up at the end fo your drive or before you depart, thereby saving that extra stop en-route. From our resort information you can also pick up brochures on the surrounding attractions and places which may be discovered in the region.

Transportation Service Whether you travel by air, rail or coach, our porters will meet you for your 45 minute scheduled transfer (booking essential) to the Resort and provide you with an informative commentary of our facilities en route. Please check our scheduled departure times at the time of booking your accommodation. All resort packages include transfers.

Local Attractions

• Koorana Crocodile Farm - You can hold a friendly crocodile and watch his less than friendly big brothers being fed. - Distance from resort 45 minutes .
• Olsens Capricorn Caves - Spectacular ancient caves, honeycombing a limestone ridge with a natural beauty that is breathtaking. Distance from resort 45 minutes .
• Rockhampton Heritage Village - A trip into yesteryear with the largest collection of restored vintage memorabilia in Central Queensland. Distance from resort 45 minutes. Dreamtime Cultural Centre - Largest cultural centre of its type providing authentic and historically relevant displays set in some 30 acres of natural bush land on Ancient Tribal Sites.
• Nob Creek Pottery - Cottage industry producing fine pottery in the traditional style features nationally acclaimed work of resident potters along with 90 exhibitors from throughout Australia.
• Cooberie Park - Become re-acquainted with nature - pat a turtle, cuddle a koala or hand feed a kangaroo. Beautiful gardens and swimming pool area make for an ideal venue to picnic. Distance from resort 20 minutes.
• Capricorn Hearts Flowers & Tea Gardens. Distance from resort 25 minutes.
• Duncans Offroad 4WD Driving Training - conducted on resort property.