Your Rockhampton holiday awaits

You’ll find accommodation for all budgets in Rockhampton. If you opt to stay on the southern side of the Fitzroy River (Tunuba to the traditional land owners), you’ll enjoy panoramic views of the river, hinterland and city and be near beef steak houses, bars and event venues. 

Choose a local farm stay to get a handle on life in the beef industry; plenty is on offer. If you can’t make it to a farm, the Great Western Hotel in town is an undercover rodeo arena with weekly live bull rides that will give you some serious country cowboy vibes.

It’s a breeze to get to Rockhampton. Travel one hour by plane from Brisbane or seven hours on the road. You can also make your way north by train. The Spirit of Queensland stops in Rockhampton en route to Cairns, and the Spirit of the Outback breaks here before heading west to Longreach.

Planning on using Rockhampton as a base to venture further afield? Visit the Capricorn Caves to discover ancient geological history, early explorers and intriguing wildlife. Head to Yeppoon and jump on a boat to spend the day at Great Keppel Island. Or get up close with the resident crocs at the one-of-a-kind Koorana Crocodile Farm.

For keen anglers, the Fitzroy River is famous for Barramundi, pronounced “bardda moon di” by the Darumbal people. Warmer months will give you the best chance of catching a trophy Barramundi, whereas King Threadfin Salmon can be targeted all year round.

Rockhampton is not traditionally known as a significant location for gold mining. Historically, gold mining in Queensland has been associated with other regions, and Rockhampton's economy has been more closely tied to industries such as agriculture and livestock. If you're interested in gold prospecting or mining activities, you may need to explore areas in Queensland that have a historical connection to gold mining, but Rockhampton itself is not typically associated with gold deposits. If you’re interested in fossicking, consider a tour of the Gemfields.

Rockhampton is situated inland, and its location is not directly on the coast. The city is located on the Fitzroy River, and while it's not directly on the beach, it's still possible to access coastal areas from Rockhampton. The nearest beaches are located along the Capricorn Coast, which is approximately 30 to 40 kilometres east of Rockhampton. Popular coastal destinations in the Capricorn Coast region include Yeppoon and Emu Park, where you can enjoy beautiful beaches along the Coral Sea. The drive to the nearest beach typically takes 30 to 40 minutes, providing residents and visitors access to coastal activities.