# Tropic of Capricorn Spire

> A marker on the southern edge of Rockhampton showing where the Tropic of Capricorn crosses the highway, the line that divides the tropics from the…

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A marker on the southern edge of Rockhampton showing where the Tropic of Capricorn crosses the highway, the line that divides the tropics from the subtropics. The real line shifts slightly each year, so this is a symbolic stop.

- **Nearest town:** Rockhampton, Queensland
- **Category:** Roadside oddities
- **GPS:** -23.4352, 150.5205

## Good to know

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

## Nearby

- [Quay Street Heritage Precinct](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-rockhampton-quay-street/) – 6 km
- [Capricorn Caves](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-capricorn-caves/) – 30 km
- [Heron Island](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-heron-island/) – 142 km
- [Agnes Water Main Beach](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-agnes-water-beach/) – 166 km

## FAQs

### Where is Tropic of Capricorn Spire?

Tropic of Capricorn Spire is in Rockhampton, Queensland, at GPS -23.4352, 150.5205.

### What is there to see near Tropic of Capricorn Spire?

Places worth a stop nearby: Quay Street Heritage Precinct (6 km), Capricorn Caves (30 km), Heron Island (142 km) and Agnes Water Main Beach (166 km).

### When is the best time to visit Tropic of Capricorn Spire?

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