Tourism has hardly being the strongest pillar of the Rockhampton Region economy. The net ban in the Fitzroy River is supposed to encourage a tourist boom with recreational fishers flocking to Rockhampton being one of the few places in Australia one can fish for barramundi during the day plus dine on one in a choice of restaurant’s that night. There does not appear to be a committed push from the private sector or government to develop the opportunity though. Also a lack of enthusiasm to attract the RV nomads with no alternative free parking space in the city being provided since closing the access into Kershaw Gardens last year. Could the townships of Bajool and Marmor strengthen the tourism pillar to better underpin the region’s growth? Hardly recognised tourist attractions, Bajool and Marmor do have things going for them. They are on the national highway (and if the by-pass is built around Rockhampton will still be on the Bruce) and are close to the mighty Fitzroy River; it’s crabs, crocodiles and barramundi. Fishing is a major activity of RV travellers. There would be plenty of Bajool and Marmor locals who know good fishing and crabbing spots close by and probably where the croc’s are too. If Council in consultation with the relevant community developed a suitable site for RV travellers to stay a few nights free of charge and a micro fishing tourism enterprise at either Bajool or Marmor, promoted it with the Campervan and Motorhome Club of Australia with the adventure fishing message, it arguably wouldn’t take long to see the RV’s stopping and spending money in Bajool or Marmor. Money I’m sure the locals will notice and appreciate. Take it a step further, encourage the RV travellers to know and explore the town’s history, nearby Bouldercombe Falls and legendary Mt. Morgan mine (gold detector opportunities) including its beautiful dam and you’re arguably packaging a 3-5 night destination to those who enjoy fishing with a dash of adventure. A recognised niche tourist market. It also provides the opportunity to promote Rockhampton City’s and Capricorn Coast tourist attractions. Imagine Bajool and/or Marmor being the stopover that could benefit Rockhampton City’s tourism trade. What’s stopping it from happening?