Cowboys meet the beach, as Rockhampton and the Southern Great Barrier Reef collide in a mix of historic towns, national parks and sandy beaches. Release your inner explorer as you fossick for gemstones, explore the Capricorn Caves and experience world-class diving.
No trip would be complete without watching a rodeo in an iconic Australian pub as you dine on famous ‘Rocky’ steak – if you couldn’t tell from the giant cow in the main street, this is Australia’s beef capital.
This slice of Southern Great Barrier Reef is so perfect, you’ll want to keep it all to yourself. Luckily, you pretty much can.
Not content with having the World Heritage Listed Great Barrier Reef just offshore, a short drive will bring you face-to-face with these natural wonders:
Beef may be the number one thing on the menu here but history, outback life and jewels compete for a close second.
What started out as a holiday with friends many years ago, Pumpkin Island has since become my happy place for our family to escape city life and get lost in this simple yet stunning (and private) island oasis that we can rent all to our selves. Cheryl Walson
Pumpkin Island