Located half an hour drive from Rockhampton, Koorana Crocodile Farm is a commercially operated crocodile farm and restaurant. Fully guided tours are operated daily at 10.30 a.m. and 1.00 p.m. with crocodile hatchings being seen from March to May. The restaurant serves crocodile meat dishes as well as standard meals and crocodile skin products are available including wallets, belts and clothing. Visitors have the opportunity to touch and hold a specially trained crocodile. www.koorana.com.au

Discover Central Queensland’s premier nature based tourist attraction where ancient caves honeycomb a limestone ridge and offer a natural beauty different to that of deep underground caves. Daily guided tours are conducted through large well-lit caverns with beautiful decorations and a Cathedral Cave featuring incredible natural acoustics. Queensland Tourism Award Winner for Adventure Tourism, book a wild caving adventure. www.capricorncaves.com.au

The Rockhampton Heritage Village is an active township museum where visitors can experience the rich and colourful history of the Rockhampton District. Situated just past the Yeppoon turn-off on the Bruce Highway, the Heritage Village is located on eighteen hectares of native bushland. The Village is a unique recreation of original buildings, homesteads and businesses from the 100-year period between 1850-1950. www.rcc.qld.gov.au/rccnet/showarticle.aspx?id=8647

Come along with your friends and family for an exciting, feel good, outdoor horseback adventure with happy, well trained horses. Trail rides are personalised and each horse ride is tailored to suit the group. From families through to those seeking adventure, we have one, two and three hour trails which ride over the foothills of Mount Wheeler. Fantastic views of grass tree forests and the Capricorn Coast's ancient volcanic plugs. www.cctrailrides.com.au

Famous for it's Thundereggs and Fossicking, Aradon Mount Hay offers a huge range of quality pewter and gemstone products, gemstones and gemstone cutting/polishing services to both Australian and International customers. The Mount Hay tourist park is 30 minutes west of Rockhampton on the Capricorn Highway at Wycarbah and is open 7 days a week, from 8.30am to 4.30pm. Kiosk, BBQ and camping facilities available. www.mthaygems.com.au

Explore and fish the magnificent tidal estuary system. Offering kayaks, paddle boats, tinnies, catamarans, surf skis, bait, drinks, chips, ice, tackle, crab pots and more! Sit and relax in the picnic facilities overlooking the lake. A great day out for the family with a safe swimming area for kids and plenty of activities. The Causeway Lake is situated halfway along the Scenic Highway between Yeppoon and Emu Park. Regular bus services available. www.causewaylakeboathire.com.au

Rockhampton's premier entertainment venue and action packed undercover rodeo & concert arena. Hosting a full array of rodeo events and music concerts. Practice bull rides on every Friday night at 7pm, FREE ENTRY. Features 4 Bars, an award winning Steakhouse, air-conditioned Gaming Saloon and Boardroom along with a Western Retail store. Drop in and enjoy an outstanding dining experience, boasting a selection of succulent quality steaks. www.greatwesternhotel.com.au