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The Spire Tropic of Capricorn Visitor Information Centre

18 Reviews

#13 of 25 things to do in Rockhampton

Traveler Resources, Visitor Centers

Closed Now: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

176 Gladstone Road | Allenstown, Rockhampton, Queensland 4700, Australia

Open today: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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“Welcome to the tropics”

The Tropic of Capricorn spire welcomes all to the tropics. The ladies in the information centre... read more

Reviewed February 3, 2019

BellBoy53

Brisbane, Australia

“All Roads leads to Rocky”

It doesn't matter If you come from the West or South nor North for that matter, The Spire for the... read more

Reviewed November 3, 2018

keironhorsfieldb2017

Caboolture, Australia

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“tropic zone”(2 reviews)

“emu park”(2 reviews)

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176 Gladstone Road | Allenstown, Rockhampton, Queensland 4700, Australia

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BellBoy53

Brisbane, Australia

345118

Reviewed February 3, 2019

Welcome to the tropics

The Tropic of Capricorn spire welcomes all to the tropics. The ladies in the information centre are friendly and welcoming and very knowledgeable about their local area offering lots of suggestions as to what to do.

Date of experience: January 2019

Thank BellBoy53

keironhorsfieldb2017

Caboolture, Australia

Reviewed November 3, 2018

All Roads leads to Rocky

It doesn't matter If you come from the West or South nor North for that matter, The Spire for the Tropic of Capricorn is always there basically telling you Welcome to the tropics better still a tiny fifty kilometre drive in the easterly direction you...More

Date of experience: January 2018

Thank keironhorsfieldb2017

Michael-4551

Caloundra, Australia

16212169

Reviewed November 2, 2018

A landmark not to be missed

Visited on Tuesday 4th September. This spot marks the Tropic of Capricorn Line and well worth stopping to see and take a photo. We also visited the Tourist Info Centre and left with heaps of ideas for things to do on our retun jouney south...More

Date of experience: September 2018

1 Thank Michael-4551

Skeney57

Sydney, Australia

26501025

Reviewed October 28, 2018

Underwhelming

Nice touch with the Temperate & Tropic Zone indications but apart from that I think I prefer Longreach's Marker ? Either way you are officially in the North !The VIC was closed for the day , so no reflection on those fine people !

Date of experience: September 2018

Thank Skeney57

winmac01

Melbourne, Australia

18966

Reviewed July 12, 2018

Great fun and information available

Well worth a stop as you enter Rockhampton, take a photo and get some traveller information for your trip north. You can even straddle the tropic of Capricorn.

Date of experience: July 2018

Thank winmac01

pies1990

Hillside Victoria

296120

Reviewed May 29, 2018

Went to see the Tropic of Capricorn marker.

When to see the marker & went inside & got some info on the area. Staff were informative & very helpful.

Date of experience: May 2018

Thank pies1990

Stephen D

Felixstowe, United Kingdom

30073

Reviewed April 8, 2018

A bit understated

We expected Rockhampton to make more of the tropic. The spire is nice but its position is difficult to photograph and there is not much else there.

Date of experience: November 2017

Thank Stephen D

lau_5567

Rockhampton, Australia

20976

Reviewed March 22, 2018 via mobile

Abundance of local information

Highly recommend stopping in here for information about the local area. Can help with info & stories on not just Rocky, but Capricorn Coast (Yeppoon, Byfield, Emu Park), Keppel islands & surrounds, to the central western region (Carnarvon Gorge, Blackwater, Emerald & the Gem fields)....More

Date of experience: January 2018

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Carol W

Ottawa, Canada

629148

Reviewed March 16, 2018

Just outside the tourism office

Stop by the tourist office staff are wonderful and explain what to see and do in Rocky. Helpful and thank you

Date of experience: March 2018

Thank Carol W

FourPlay26

Redbank, Australia