The Capricorn Coast is a stretch of coastline in Central Queensland, Australia and is part of the Shire of Livingstone . The region straddles the Tropic of Capricorn, after which it is named. The Capricorn Coast is officially defined as the coastal area between the mouth of Water Park Creek and the mouth of the Fitzroy River, which establishes its boundaries as 22°56′41″S 150°47′11″E and 23°32′07″S 150°52′35″E, i.e. from Farnborough to Thompson Point. The Capricorn Coast is approximately 75 kilometres from end to end yet comparatively small in population, with dozens of towns and islands scattered along its length. The region has a rich history going back to the 1850s. The Capricorn Coast offers a wide variety of luxury and budget holiday accommodation as well as bush and rainforest retreats. Plentiful beaches and tourist venues provide snorkelling, island adventures, bushwalking and marina berths. A wildlife sanctuary is located at Cooberie and a crocodile farm at Coowonga.
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