Location
GPS co-ordinates for Koorana:
Lat; E150.75118
Long; S22.31,644
Koorana Crocodile Farm is located in Coowonga some 13km
west from the Capricorn Coastal town of Emu Park, and 29 kms
east of the Central Queensland city of Rockhampton, known throughout
the country as the Beef Capital of Australia.
Koorana itself is 5 km south, along the Coowonga Road, and
is easily found by following the 'signs'.
TRAVELLING
NORTH THROUGH ROCKHAMPTON.
When travelling from Rockhampton from the southern side of
the City you follow signs to Emu Park. Turn right at the traffic lights into Lakes Creek
Road, which is the first street off the old Fitzroy River Bridge.
Continue in an easterly direction for approx 29km. The Coowonga
Road turnoff is approx 3.5km on your right after you pass the
Keppel Sands Road turnoff. This is singposted with a large brown and silver
coloured sign.
Travel along Coowonga Road for approximately 5km, just
following the signs to the entrance of Koorana Crocodile Farm.
TRAVELLING SOUTH FROM MACKAY,
When entering Rockhampton from the north, you enter the city
via the suburb of Parkhurst. The first major intersection
is the Yeppoon turnoff. Continue travelling south passing
the Central Queensland University to your left. Travel 7km
south on the Bruce Hwy also known as Yaamba Road,(DO NOT TURN
RIGHT at the intersection of Moores Creek Road) keep heading
south and turn left into Lakes Creek Road, which is the last
road on the left before the Fitzroy River Bridge.
Then follow the directions as listed above in travelling north
entry.....