The Tropic of Capricorn Spire Visitors Centre
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The Capricorn Tourism Visitor Information Centre is situated on Gladstone Road, Rockhampton is where the Tropic of Capricorn Spire is located. he Information Centre is also a registered travel agent and can help plan your holiday.
Waymark Code: WM5B01
Location: Queensland, Australia
Date Posted: 12/10/2008
Views: 26
The Tropic of Capricorn is the extreme southern position of the sun in apparent annual journey, (it's northern most position is the Tropic of Cancer). As the earth tilts on its axis, the sun appears to move in an orbit inclined 23 and a half degrees to the plane of the Earth's Equator. It reaches its southern position, the Summer Solstice on about 21 December each year and its opposite, the Winter Solstice on about 21 June each year. These two dates begin the official periods of Summer in the Northern and Southern hemispheres.
Drinks and ice-creams can also be purchased at the centre, as well as a range of Rockhampton souvenirs.
Hours of Operation:
It is Open from 9am to 5pm Daily. Closed Good Friday and Christmas Day.
Public Washrooms: Mens, Womens, Family and Handicapped
Snacks/Drinks at the facility: Yes - Store or similar
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