Nestled amongst 22,000 acres of sprawling tropical landscape, Rydges Capricorn Resort offers an unparalleled range of leisure facilities, sightseeing activities and day tours to key tourist attractions within the Capricorn Coast region.

The Resort's magnificent array of activities together with its quality accommodation and wide choice of restaurants and bars allows guests to design the holiday they want, whether it be a relaxing overnight getaway, a three-day golfing escape, or a longer stay taking in all the region has to offer.

The Resorts world class golfing facilities include two exquisitely crafted and challenging championship golf courses, catering to both low and high handicappers. For the social golfer there is the classic Thomson-Wolveridge course. Which is exacting but forgiving with wide fairways that cut through beautiful native bushland.
The second course created in 1992 by internationally renowned designer Karl Litten, will test the skills of the most seasoned professional presenting a real challenge with tight fairways and plenty of scenic walks for the wayward shot.

Other facilities include the gym, lawn bowls, tennis, guided horse riding tours, archery and massage and beauty centre. For more information on our range of activities and tours, please contact the activities hut.
Rydges Capricorn Resort offers an international standard of service for all visitors through the harmonious blending of first class amenities with the natural wonders of a unique environment....

ACTIVITIES

Free Activities
Ball Sports
4 Flood lit Tennis Courts -Table Tennis - Lawn Bowls - 8 Lanes - Volleyball - 9 holes of Mini golf - Softball - Football and Cricket fields Poolball - Badminton - Croquet
Beach Activities
Sand Sailers - Catamarans - Surf skis - Boogie Boards
Pool Activities
One of the Largest fresh water pools in the South Pacific with heated adjoining beach pool - Water Slide
Other Activities
Children's playground - Fitness Walking - Aerobics - Aqua Aerobics - 20km of beach - Organised activities - Spa - Sauna
Gymnasium
Chest press - Shoulder press - Pro Row 2000 - Bi Lateral Knee - Running Squares - Ab Crunches - Exercise bikes - Leg Extension - Stepper machine - Free Weights.

GOLF

Winner of The Professional Golfers Association of Australia's "Tournament of the Year" award 1995,1996,1998,1999,2002 and 2003.
Rydges Capricorn Resort's two courses cater to both the low and high handicapper with challenging water carry or open fairways for the less adventurous.



GOLF COURSES
Built on a pure sand belt, this 36 hole layout allows the golfer to experience two very beautiful and challenging courses. As planned, both courses are of international standard and they effectively cater for a wide range of golfing play. Annual Tournaments include a Pro Am

CHAMPIONSHIP COURSE
Rydges Capricorn's second course will test the skills of the most seasoned professional however, for it is a tight challenge. Created in 1992 by internationally renowned designer Karl Litten, who rates it as one the top five courses he has ever been involved with. The first nine is played through meleleuca bush, with plenty of scenic walks for the wayward shot! The back nine is built over and around all shapes and sizes of water hazards. Shot selection and control is critical for successful negotiation of this par 72 course.

RESORT COURSE
For the social golfer there is a classic Thomson-Wolveridge course, which is exacting but forgiving, with wide fairways that cut through beautiful native bushland.

FOR THE KIDS

Child Care Facilities
At Rydges Capricorn Resort we provide your children with the best possible environment in which they can enjoy their holidays.

Our Philosophy
Kids Kapers is licenced as a Long Day Child Care Centre. The Centre is available to children from 2 -10 years. We aim to cater for every individual child's needs and wants, therefore we form 2 groups ie. 2years - 5years and 6years - 12 years.
Our qualified staff encourage your children to participate in a wide variety of developmentally age appropriate experiences. Above all we aim to see that your child's stay at the Resort is as enjoyable and memorable as yours.


Bookings
It is important for you to book children into Kids Kapers in advance. This helps us to prepare and plan for the child's daily activities, according to their age and the number of children in the group. For evening care booking must be made by 4PM

Hours of Operation
Day session hours (complimentary) 8:30am-12:30pm & 1:00pm-5:00pm Bookings essential. Day Care caters for children from 2-10 years of age

GETTING THERE

Our closest major centre is Rockhampton serviced by major domestic and regional airlines.
BY AIR
Average flying time from:- " Brisbane 55 mins " Sydney 2 hours " Melbourne 3 hours " with connections from all other capitals.

BY RAIL
Queensland Rail offers alternative travel options from Brisbane - on the state of the art Tilt Train which enables you to soak up scenery enroute, on the four star sleeper carriages aboard "Spirit of the Outback", or the five star facilities aboard "The Queenslander".
BY COACH
Rockhampton is also a junction of all north, south and westbound coach companies. all major coach operators transit through the region.
BY CAR
We have our own Service Station incorporating our Information Centre which enables you to fuel up at the end of your drive or before you depart, thereby saving that extra stop en-route.
SCHEDULED TRANSFERS
Whether you travel by air, rail or coach, our porters will meet you for your 45 minute scheduled transfer to the resort and provide you with an informative commentary of our facilities en route. Please check our scheduled departure times at the time of booking your accomodation. Transfers are free of charge

RYDGES CAPRICORN RESORT
In the prices you will find details for overnight and extended stays
Plus details on Golf Packages
A minimum 5 night stay applies between 21 Dec 2004 - 4 Jan 2005
Childrens breakfast is charged at $1 for each year of age up to 14 yo

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