A wiser man than me once said, “It’s not what you look at, it’s what you see”, and nowhere is that quaint little quote more poignant than right here at the Capricorn Caves.
What looks like vacant pasture behind our humble kiosk will soon be home to a state of the art geo tourism precinct…and what’s more, Kevin Rudd has agreed to foot half the bill!
As part of its’ TQUAL funding program, the Federal Government has opened its’ cheque book to the tune of $100, 000, matching the money put up by owner Ann Augusteyn.
Federal Member for Capricornia Kirsten Livermore joined a host of the region’s tourism and local government dignitaries for the official announcement last week; and what started as a dream for we simple cave dwellers will soon become an exciting reality.
But the new precinct – which is scheduled to be completed by year’s end - is just the beginning.
From June, visitors to the Caves will be able to take a literal look back in time as apart of a new geo tour, showcasing marine fossils dating back millions of years to the Devonian era.
The interactive tour will also feature an adventure element for those wanting to get down and dirty.
Paleontologists from the Queensland Museum discovered the remains of mega fauna during a recent dig in the ‘Colloseum Cave’, and soon these ancient secrets – for so long known only to a few - will be on show for all to see.
What better way to start our weekly blog here at the caves than with so many exciting developments on the horizon… and a big wad of Kevin’s cash in our pocket!
Stay tuned!
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