# Capricorn Caves

> Limestone caves about 23 kilometres north of Rockhampton, explored on guided tours that include the large Cathedral Cave.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-capricorn-caves/

Limestone caves about 23 kilometres north of Rockhampton, explored on guided tours that include the large Cathedral Cave. The caves shelter microbats, and cool air underground is a welcome break from the heat.

- **Nearest town:** Rockhampton, Queensland
- **Category:** Nature & parks
- **GPS:** -23.1700, 150.4900

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually March–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Featured in these trip guides

- [Bundaberg to Mackay: Southern Reef and Capricorn Coast](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/au-bundaberg-to-mackay/)
- [Sydney to Cairns by the Pacific and Bruce Highways](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/au-pacific-bruce-highway-sydney-cairns/)

## Nearby

- [Quay Street Heritage Precinct](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-rockhampton-quay-street/) – 23 km
- [Tropic of Capricorn Spire](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-tropic-of-capricorn-spire/) – 30 km
- [Heron Island](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-heron-island/) – 149 km
- [Agnes Water Main Beach](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-agnes-water-beach/) – 186 km

## FAQs

### Where is Capricorn Caves?

Capricorn Caves is in Rockhampton, Queensland, at GPS -23.1700, 150.4900.

### Which road trips pass Capricorn Caves?

Capricorn Caves is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Bundaberg to Mackay: Southern Reef and Capricorn Coast and Sydney to Cairns by the Pacific and Bruce Highways.

### What is there to see near Capricorn Caves?

Places worth a stop nearby: Quay Street Heritage Precinct (23 km), Tropic of Capricorn Spire (30 km), Heron Island (149 km) and Agnes Water Main Beach (186 km).

### When is the best time to visit Capricorn Caves?

The most pleasant months are usually March–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)