Rockhampton is in Queensland. Rockhampton is the known as the "Beef Capital of Australia". It is located 638 km north of Brisbane and just a few kilometres north of the Tropic of Capricorn.
History of Rockhampton Rockhampton is one of Queensland's oldest cities, established in 1855. It was named by Queensland's first Land Commissioner, Mr W. Wiseman, who was supposedly inspired by the rocks in the river flowing through the town. During the late 1800s, several nearby gold discoveries ensured continued economic growth of the region, and of Rockhampton itself.
Adventure Travel & Tours in Rockhampton
Adventure Travel represents over 1,000 hostels, hotels, tour companies & attractions across Australia that we can book for you often at a discouted rate. At Adventure Travel we also operate a number of our own tours.
Currency used in Rockhampton
In Rockhampton the standard currency used is the Australia Dollar. The Australia dollar comes in denominations of 5c ,10c ,20c ,50c ,$1 & 2$ coins, and $5, $10, $20, $50 & $100 notes. Most bars, restaurants, backpacker hostels, shops and Adventure Tour desks in Rockhampton all take credit card, eftpos and cash. There is several cash machines in Rockhampton all which dispense the Australia Dollar currency. To check the Australian dollar exchange rate against a foreign currency then click here.
Backpacker Hostel Accommodation & Hotels in Rockhampton
In Rockhampton there is a number of Backpacker Hostels and Hotels where we can pre - book your accommodation. If you are looking for a budget hostel bed the click here or if you are looking for more luxurious accommodation then click here.
Discounted Travel Insurance
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Security in Rockhampton
Rockhampton in Australia is a very safe place to travel with 1,000's of visitors touring through Rockhampton every year. This is a popular destination for sailing enthusiasts, sunlovers, families and backpackers. To check any foreign office information on Australia you can click here.
Weather in Rockhampton
The weather in Rockhampton is seasonal with 2 distinctive seasons : May - Oct (Dry Season), Nov - April (Green Season) To get more information on the weather in Rockhampton, Australia, then click here.
Travel to Rockhampton
By Plane - There are regular flights direct to Rockhampton from Brisbane and Sydney as well as connecting flights from many other major Australian destinations. By Car - Rockhampton is accessible by sealed road, most notably the Bruce Highway which travels north from Brisbane.
Things to see and do in Rockhampton
The Dreamtime Cultural Centre showcases Aboriginal culture, heritage and artwork. Local Aboriginal guides give regular tours through the centre, and describe regional tribal history, myths of the Dreamtime and the process involved in producing Aboriginal artworks. There are also displays of didgeridoo playing, bush tucker and boomerang throwing.
Koorona Crocodile Farm
The Post Office - this huge two storey Classical Revival building dominates the Rockhampton CBD streetscape. The most striking features of the building are the superb colonnades and the clock tower and belfry. The interior has been modernised but the facade and clock tower stand as a reminder of a time when Rockhampton could make legitimate claims to be the capital of central Queensland.
Botanic Gardens and Japanese Gardens - These were first developed in 1869 and boast a wide range of tropical and warm climate plants. In 1982 a separate Japanese Gardens were established. There is also a zoo with birds, emus, kangaroos and koalas.
St Aubins Village - a collection of five cottages with a grand Spanish Colonial residence designed and built in the 1870s by a German bricklayer named Roderkirchen.
Olsens Capricorn Caves, located 23 km north of Rockhampton on the Bruce Highway, have the distinction of being the oldest tourist attraction in Queensland. The sixteen caves were first discovered by John Olsen, a Norwegian migrant, in 1882. Two years later he opened them to the public. They were formed from an ancient coral reef some 380 million years ago.
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