Rockhampton

While the trade winds cool Rockhampton Queensland, the beef city has much to offer visitors.

It is not hard to find Rockhampton, about halfway up the coast of Queensland, where the tropic of Capricorn divides the tropics from the sub-tropics.

The distance, if you travel by bus from Rockhampton to Gladstone, is just 100km and about 2000 km from Rockhampton to Melbourne. However, if you prefer to fly, Rockhampton airport is nearby.

Once known as mainly as a cow town, it also has a post colonial sophistication reflected in the street map of Rockhampton.

A modern city with balmy topical weather and friendly people, Rockhampton provides a worthwhile destination experience.

The map of Rockhampton shows you the places to visit and tourism in North Rockhampton has much to offer, like Dreamtime cultural centre, Mt Archer, and Capricorn Caves.

Rockhampton's city centre and the south boast attractions like the Great Western Hotel, the Fitzroy River and the heritage village.

Rockhampton Accommodation

Rockhampton and the surrounding district are leaving the cow-town stereotype far behind. This means a good look around town will uncover funky modern buildings, almost side-by-side with solid colonial sandstone buildings or typical Queensland wide-veranda style architecture, designed with hot tropical days in mind. It is perfect for enjoying Rockhampton accommodation.

Accommodation-wise, there are many choices, from pub hotels to backpacker accommodation to caravan parks, all out to help you enjoy the best Rockhampton has to offer.