Things to see and do on CQ10
Campsite arrival will usually be early afternoon this leaves plenty of day light to explore the town and surrounding countryside. Information will be available on the next towns. We work closely with local tour operators who can make bookings for you.
The Campsite Cafe will once again be a great place to meet up with friends and enjoy the entertainment on offer. The Campsite Cafe can be found under the Massive Marquee and each night you'll be entertained by local musicians from 7-9pm.
For those who want to catch a flick, the Campsite Cinema will be the place to be after dark. Keep an ear to the ground for details of the big final night C or Q party.
Download the Monto Rest Day Tours and Entertainment sheet to see what's on offer.
All bookings and enquiries to Monto Magic Tourism Action Group (MMTAG) through the North Burnett Regional Council Office 1300 696 272. Ask for the Monto Office or call Monto NBRC direct on 4166 9999. MMTAG will then contact you.
PLEASE NOTE: All tours must be booked and paid for by 1st September, 2010
Click on the towns below to find out what's to see & do on CQ:
Yeppoon
Rockhampton
Mt Morgan
Biloela
Monto
Eidsvold
Mt Perry
Gin Gin
Bundaberg
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Arriving in on Friday (or even earlier) for the start of CQ10? Here’s a taste of things to do in Yeppoon.
Capricorn Coast BUG are offering a couple of options for those CQ10 participants who would like to have a casual warm-up ride on the Friday afternoon before the start at Yeppoon:
Ride 1 departs from the camp site and ride to Byfield for coffee afternoon tea etc. This is an 80km ride (25-27km/hr) and would leave approx 1pm and return by 5pm. This is a regular training ride and would be a good warm up for experienced riders.
Ride 2 is a shorter ride to Rydges resort and returning via the gentle hills of Pacific Heights and Barlows Hill with a coffee to finish off in town.
Local riders will be available to act as guides. For more info phone Lindsay Greer on 0409 762 247
Aussie Hot Bread & O'Grady's Bakehouse - CQ Saturday morning breakfast specials - click here for details
Capricorn Coast Charters. Cruising tours, snorkelling and fishing charters on a 45ft luxury power catamaran. Leaves from Rosslyn Bay Marina. www.capricorncoastcharters.com.au or 0427 745 340
Capricorn Coast Trail Rides Scenic trail rides guided by qualified instructors. Leaves from behind Oaks Caltex Station, 2050 Yeppoon-Rockhampton Road. www.cctrailrides.com.au or 0413 483 850
Champions Brock Experience - Award Winning tourist attraction. Experience the thrill that Peter Brock lived - General Admission (self-guided tour of exhibit) entry Monday to Friday 10am-3pm, Saturday from 11.30am-4pm. Or, book a Guided Tour. 15 Jabiru Drive, Yeppoon. Ph 1300 798 405 or visit www.championsbrockexperience.com.au.
Cooberrie Park Wildlife Sanctuary Over 350 animals waiting to meet you. Woodbury Road Yeppoon. Open 10am – 3pm. www.cooberriepark.com.au
The Horse & Carriage Queensland’s largest collection of horse drawn vehicles on public display. Cnr Rockhampton Road and Millroy Drive, Yeppoon. Open 10am – 2pm. www.thehorseandcarriage.com or 4939 5951
Yeppoon Community Markets Saturday from 6am to 9am at the Yeppoon Showgrounds
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Rockhampton aka Rocky “The Beef Capital of Australia” has a number of great activities for you to enjoy:
“Jazz on Quay” at Rockhampton Riverbank from 4pm - 9pm. Listen to six groovin performances including Salad Fingers, Mother Love, Groove Confederates and the CQ Uni Jazz Ensemble. $10pp pre-paid General Admission, Kids Under 15yo Free, $60pp Gazebo Admission (incl. wine & platters). Purchase tickets at www.jazzonquay.com.au. For info phone Capricorn Tourism
on 07 4927 2055.
Stroll through the Botanic Gardens, and see the beautiful waterfalls at the Kershaw Gardens (Spencer St).
Rockhampton Zoo - it’s free (Spencer Street). www.rockhamptonzoo.com.au
Dreamtime Aboriginal Cultural Centre Australia’s largest Aboriginal cultural centre (Bruce Highway, 6km north of Rocky). www.dreamtimecentre.com.au
Rockhampton Art Gallery - This regional gallery for Central Queensland has the best examples of local artwork from this area (Victoria Parade).
MIG Jet Adventures - Book in if you dare and experience a genuine MIG15 fighter jet and up to 6G aerobatics and speeds in excess of 1000kph. Bookings essential 1300 302 660. www.migjet.com.au
Tennis is available at the courts adjoining the campsite. Bookings essential, phone 4922 5181.
Don’t forget to get your picture taken at the crossing of the Tropic of Capricorn on your way out of Rocky onto Mount Morgan.
Campsite games between 2-4pm
First Timers Campsite Tour - meet next to Ride Reception at 3pm
Campsite Movie 'Stardust' at 7.30pm, and Café Band 'Nebraska Red' from 7-9pm
Head out for a steak (you are in the Beef capital of Oz after all...here’s a list of steak servings establishments, and it’s probably best to book:
Allenstown Hotel & Cellar |
Steak |
10am-1am |
8 Dawsons Road |
49221853 |
Cafe Emporio |
Best Beef Pie/Burger |
8.30am-2pm |
Cnr Fitzroy & Bolsover St |
49212900 |
Cambridge Hotel Motel |
Best Steak (Local Acton Super Beef) |
12pm-2pm, 6pm-9pm |
Bolsover St |
49223006 |
Cassidy's Steak & Seafood House |
Local Tartrus Organic Beef |
7am-10am, 5pm-9pm |
98 Victoria Pde |
49275322 |
Criterion Hotel |
Steak |
11am-1am |
150 Quay Street |
49221225 |
Demedios Cafe |
Best Beef Pie/Burger |
9am-10pm |
QTV House Aquatic Pl |
49266616 |
Rockhampton Leagues Club |
Best Beef Signature Dish |
10am-12pm |
George St |
49992600 |
The Coffee House |
Best Beef Signature Dish |
7.30am-3pm |
51 William St |
49275722 |
The Heritage Hotel |
Best Steak |
12pm-3pm,6pm-9pm |
228 Quay St |
49276996 |
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Mount Morgan is a town full of history. From pre-historic Jurassic days to its colourful and more recent mining and rail heritage, it will surprise you.
Epic Cycles Information Session - 'Surviving CQ' at 4.30pm at the Mechanics Marquee
Catch the free bus from the campsite to the Railway Museum where they will have craft displays, Devonshire tea, guided tours, historical 3D movies, trolly rides, and heaps more!
Mount Morgan Guided Tours of township, historic mine and Jurassic cave. Bookings essential 4938 1823. www.tmctours.com.au
Check out the Swinging Bridge (Tipperary Road) or an original suspension Bridge (East Street).
Magnificent Arthur Timms Lookout to view the mines "Big Stack" (Hall Street).
Mount Morgan Historical Museum (Morgan Street). Open 10am - 4pm. www.mountmorgan.org.au
The "Big Dam" is the last of the largest of seven dams built on the Dee River, 3km from campsite at the end of Byrnes Parade.
Campsite games between 2-4pm
MixnMingle in Mount Morgan - from 5.30pm onwards in the Café
Movie at Town Theatre 'Shrek 4' at 7.30pm, and Café Band 'The GG's' from 7-9pm
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Things to do in Biloela
Queensland Heritage Park “The Silo” located on the campsite was originally housed in the Primary Industries display at Expo 88. www.qldheritagepark.com.au
See the “Spirit of the Land” mural located on State Farm Road.
Biloela Tourist Information Centre, located at Callide Street. Open 9am-5pm. www.biloela.com
Greycliffe Station. Built of timber slab with a fine encircling verandah, Greycliffe Station is located near the Biloela High School on Gladstone Road. It is a beautifully preserved slab hut dating back to the 1870s which has been converted into a museum by the local historical society.
Enjoy our Big Bush Dance in the rustic shed that is our licensed café. Pack your cowboy hats, kick your heels up and enjoy the country life!
Campsite games between 2-4pm
Musicians Jam Session – meet at Café at 4pm
Campsite Movie 'City Slickers' at 7.30pm, and Café Band & Bush Dance 'Bushland Boogie' from 7-9pm
Volunteer Party - 'Cowboys & Indians' in the Café at 8pm
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Day 4 - Monto:
Epic Cycles Information Session - 4.30pm at the Mechanics Marquee
Campsite games between 2-4pm
Musicians Jam Session – meet at Café at 4pm
Campsite Movie 'Monty Phyton & The Holy Grail' at 7.30pm, and Café Band 'Melissa Hill' from 7-9pm
Retro Themed Party including Ryan Giles Band & Comedian Steve Allison - 7.30pm till late
Day 5 - Monto Rest Day:
Department of Transport and Main Roads (DTMR) Information Session - 5pm at the 'Big Shed' (located near the gate on the way in to the showgrounds)
Monto Wellness Centre - Produce your Ride ID for a special CQ10 discount on a range of therapeutic relaxation and revitalisation services, including Detox Foot Spa, Vita-Flex Foot Massage and much more. 10am-5pm (later bookings possible, phone 0427 721 671). 7 Newton Street.
Rest Day Kids' Party 9am at the School
Campsite games between 2-4pm
CQ’s Got Talent Quest 5-6.30pm
Campsite Movie 'Chicken Run' at 7.30pm, and Café Band 'Graham Aisthorpe' from 7-9pm
Download the Monto Rest Day Tours and Entertainment sheet to see what's on offer.
All bookings and enquiries to Monto Magic Tourism Action Group (MMTAG) through the North Burnett Regional Council Office 1300 696 272. Ask for the Monto Office or call Monto NBRC direct on 4166 9999. MMTAG will then contact you.
PLEASE NOTE: All tours must be booked and paid for by 1st September, 2010
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Attend the Epic Cycles information session at 4.30pm at the Eidsvold campsite to learn about riding hills.
Have a game of golf. The Golf Club has kindly offered to arrange for a 4 ball best ball game with club members (each player takes turns to hit from where the best ball lands). The club is directly across the road from our campsite. Bookings essential - phone Terry on 4165 0868.
Visit the tourist info centre – open from 9.30am to 5.45pm. www.eidsvold.qld.gov.au
Try a game of lawn bowls. The Lawn Bowls club have arranged bare foot bowls. They also have a great value Barefoot Bowls and BBQ package available. Bookings essential - phone Heather on 41651192.
Take a look at the Eidsvold Historical Complex and the Knockbreak Homestead both in the heart of town in Mt Rose Street. Seven buildings make up this complex. Special features include the enormous bottle collection and famous George Schafer geological display. 2 Mt Rose Street, across the road from the Tourist Information Centre. Open 9am-3pm Entry via a gold coin donation.
Archer Homestead. Home to the pioneering settlers from Norway, this homestead rests on the banks of the Burnett River. Situation 8klms west of Eidsvold, the homestead can be viewed by appointment. Cost $10 and phone 4165 7233 to make an appointment. (Note: 8km each way trip from our campsite)
Tolderodden Environmental Conservation Park. Watch birds playing in the treetops or spot a shy echidna rustling through fallen leaves. The park has picnic and camping facilities, bbq’s and walking tracks. Situated 8kms west of Eidsvold.
Campsite games between 2-4pm
Musicians Jam Session – meet at Café at 4pm
Campsite Movie 'Get Smart' at 7.30pm, and Café Band 'Michelle Croner' from 7-9pm
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An historic mining town with locals who like to pull dump trucks for charity...guaranteed fun. With the bike route not opening until 10.30am on Saturday (Mt Perry to Gin Gin) you’ll have plenty of time to sample the sights.
Attend the official opening night of the Mount Perry Fine Arts Exhibition at the Shire Hall. There will be art judging and awards, savouries and wine tasting. Commencing at 7pm, admission is $5 at the door.
Cheer on the local woodchoppers – demonstrating their skills outside the pub from (time TBC).
Take the Mount Perry Heritage Walk. Follow the historical walk by numbered plaques on the footpath, which starts at the Pat Augustine Cultural Centre.
The Old Smelter Site - situated near the top of Flora Street (middle of town off the main street) is the old copper smelter site. Today the site is an old copper slagheap with a shelter and photos depicting the mine operation.
Mount Perry Lookout is located 3km north of town.
Campsite games between 2-4pm
Musicians Jam Session – meet at Café at 4pm
MixnMingle in Mount Perry – from 5.30pm onwards in the Café
Campsite Movie 'Marley & Me' at 7.30pm, and Café Band 'Rough & Ready' from 7-9pm
Saturday morning...all of the above PLUS
The Mount Perry Dump Truck Festival Markets – kick off at 7am.
Hop inside and all over the Mine Dump Truck that will be in town for the dump truck pull. Get your photo taken. Cost is a gold coin donation (in town from 8am).
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The Great ‘C or Q’ Party tradition continues - this time at the Gin Gin State School. Starts at 7.30pm with prizes for the best dressed. It’s a 350m stroll up Mary St to the school entrance for the party of the week! Bar and nibbles will be provided by the School P&C. Performance by The Unlikely Lad.
There are two great pubs in town to enjoy a great steak or seafood meal, and celebrate your ride with a cold drink.
Visit the Gin Gin Regional Courthouse Gallery to check out exhibitions from regional and visiting artists (Mulgrave Street).
Check out the Gin Gin Museum, which consists of a delightful old slab barn called 'Euston Barn' and a building which houses local memorabilia and is called, rather impressively, 'The Residence'. It was actually the police sergeant's residence and, at various times, had to serve as the local lockup and casualty centre. The Museum can be opened on request by contacting (07) 4177 2239.
Visit the Wild Scotsman statue in the main street (Bruce Hwy). Erected in memory of James McPherson, Queensland’s only dinkum bushranger.
Wander through the Markets at the Gin Gin District Historical Society. Fresh local produce, craft, clothing, jewellery and bric-a-brac, with plenty of food and drinks stall. Located at 85 Mulgrave St and open 7am-12noon.
Campsite Movie 'Where the Wild Things Are' at 7.30pm, and Cafe Band 'Willing & Able' from 7-9pm
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Sticking around Bundy for a few days...then head to the Bundaberg Visitor Information Centre (next to the Bundaberg City Council at 186 Bourbong St). www.bundabergregion.info or phone 4153 8888.
Bundy in Bloom - On Sunday 12 September - Annual festival including street parade and markets. Starts 11am in Bourbong Street.
Amandine Lavender - Lavender farm and Aussie made natural skincare, essential oils and gazebo picnic area. Open 10am-5pm. www.amandinelavender.com.au
Baldwin Swamp Conservation Park - A tiny slice of Kakadu right in the heart of the city, 4km from Bundy Post Office along Bargara Rd. www.derm.qld.gov.au
Bundaberg Regional Art Gallery - View the current exhibition and browse the gift shop. Also has a kids corner. Mon-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat-Sun 11am-3pm. www.brag-brc.org.au
Bundaberg Rum Distillery - See, smell and taste your way around the home of Australia’s favourite rum. Whittred Street, East Bundaberg. Open Sat-Sun 10am-2pm, Mon-Fri 10am-3pm. Distillery Tours run on the hour every hour, phone 4131 2999.
Bundy Belle - Enjoy a tranquil 2.5 hour Burnett River cruise. Riverside Parklands, 3 Quay Street. www.bundabergferrycompany.com
Great Barrier Reef Day Cruise - Experience all the Great Barrier Reef has to offer at Lady Musgrave Island and Lagoon. Departs daily. Return bus transfers available from Bundaberg. Phone 1800 631 770 for info. www.lmcruises.com.au
Hinkler Hall of Aviation - Experience the dream - an unforgettable aviation adventure experience. Bundaberg Botanic Gardens. www.hinklerhallofaviation.com
Midaga Ultimate Fishing - Personalised fishing charters, saltwater or freshwater, half or full day, explore the local area with local guides. www.midagaultimatefishing.com.au
Schmeider's Cooperage - Coopering demonstrations, glassblowing, free wine tasting, cellar door and souvenir/craft shop. Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-3pm. www.bundykegs@tpg.com.au
The Bundaberg Barrel - Home of the world's finest ginger beer. Take the True Brew Experience Tour and enjoy some free samples. Phone 1800 629 923 for info. www.bundaberg-brew.com.au
Bundaberg East Cabin & Tourist Park - Exclusive offer to Cycle Queensland riders. Camping or self-catering cabins - reduced rates of $10pp for campers or 25% discount for cabins, phone 4152 8899. www.bundabergtouristpark.com.au
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