Capricorn Way
{{Short description|Road route in Queensland, Australia}}
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The Capricorn Way is an Australian road route from Rockhampton to Barcaldine in Queensland. Using the Capricorn Way, it is {{convert|579.67|km|abbr=on}} from Rockhampton to Barcaldine. The recommended journey time, allowing for some sightseeing, food and rest (including an overnight stop) is 30 hours.{{Cite web|url=http://www.queensland.com/en-AU/journey/capricorn-way|title=Capricorn Way|website=Queensland Government|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170609063544/http://www.queensland.com/en-AU/journey/capricorn-way|archive-date=9 June 2017|url-status=live|access-date=9 June 2017}} It has been designated by the Queensland Government as a State Strategic Touring Route.{{Cite web|url=http://www.tmr.qld.gov.au/~/media/communityandenvironment/touristservicesigns/driving-experiences.pdf|title=Driving Experiences (State Strategic Touring Routes and Tourist Drives)|date=February 2016|website=Department of Transport and Main Roads|publisher=Queensland Government|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170527071610/http://www.tmr.qld.gov.au/~/media/communityandenvironment/touristservicesigns/driving-experiences.pdf|archive-date=27 May 2017|url-status=live|access-date=27 May 2017}} Licensed CC BY.
The route
The entire route is via the Capricorn Highway from:
- Rockhampton to Duaringa
- Duaringa to Blackwater
- Blackwater to Emerald
- Emerald to The Gemfields
- The Gemfields to Alpha
- Alpha to Barcaldine
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