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Rockhampton, the Beef Capital of Australia is located on the Tropic of Capricorn and is the gateway to the Coast and the Outback.

Founded in 1853, the majesty of Rockhampton's historical architecture has captured the hearts of visitors for decades. Many fine public and private buildings, including the Customs House, old Post Office, Cathedrals, banks, business houses and homes, are constant reminders of the city with an exciting background. The listing of Quay Street facing the river as an historic streetscape that is unique in Australia.

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Attractions

  • Dining and Eating Out (1)
    1. The Great Western Hotel The Great Western Hotel is one of Australia's most renowned and iconic hotels. Established in 1862, the Great Western Hotel is one of Queensland's oldest hotels. Developed as a national tourist destination, the Great Western Hotel pays tribute to contemporary Australian bush culture and boasts its own indoor rodeo area, making it the only hotel in Australia, and one of only two in the world, with its own indoor rodeo arena.
  • Farming, Food and Produce (1)
    1. Koorana Crocodile Farm Koorana Crocodile Farm is a commercially operated crocodile farm and restaurant located half an hour drive from Rockhampton or Yeppoon.
  • Galleries, Museums and Collections (5)
    1. Archer Park Station and Steam Tram Museum The Archer Park Railway Station museum contains several exhibitions associated with railways and the Rockhampton Council Tramways. Items have been collected from a variety of sources including private collectors, former rail workers, the Capricorn Heritage Rail Association (The Friends of Archer Park) and Queensland Rail.
    2. CQ Military and Artefacts Museum The CQ Military and Artefacts Museum houses artefacts from the military history of Rockhampton and surrounding districts. It includes American Army uniforms from World War Two and a room devoted entirely to Rockhampton history. The collection includes a women at war display, personal diaries, war photographs, light horse memorabilia, badges and medals as well as personal collections from Vietnam Veterans. All of the items are donated by the local community. So come along with your family and friends and explore the past at this very well presented museum.
    3. Mount Hay Gemstone Tourist Park Mount Hay Gemstone Tourist Park, 36 kilometres west of Rockhampton on the Capricorn Highway is an internationally known destination for thunderegg fossicking. Thundereggs or 'volcanic birthstones' are crystalline formations that occur when gas bubbles in molten lava solidify on cooling. Mount Hay Gemstone Tourist Park is also a well-known destination for the purchase of semi-precious Australian gemstone products, cut and polished in the Mount Hay factory. Mount Hay Gemstone Tourist Park is also the home of 'Aradon Fine Pewter', where a large range of Australiana gift lines and souvenirs are produced and marketed nationally. Visitors to the park have a choice of browsing the gift shop, going fossicking (tools and assistance provided), or taking a guided tour of the fossicking area and the gemstone cutting and pewter casting factories. Admission to the park is free (includes picnic area and barbecues), and there are camping and caravan sites as well as a kiosk. Fees apply to fossicking and tours and enclosed footwear is required.
    4. Rockhampton Art Gallery Rockhampton Art Gallery, with the fine quality of its Australian art collection, frequent exhibitions and busy program of activities, is the hub of Central Queensland's art scene.
    5. Rockhampton Heritage Village Step back in time at this friendly township museum showcasing the rich, colourful history of the Rockhampton district 1850 - 1950.
  • Historical Sites and Heritage Locations (2)
    1. Rockhampton Post Office The Rockhampton Post Office, built in 1895, is a good example of Classic Revival Architecture. The interior has been modified to suit modern requirements and the two street frontages remain as originally constructed.
    2. The Spire Tropic of Capricorn The Tropic of Capricorn is a line that represents the southernmost position of the sun on its annual journey. Rockhampton lies just north of the Tropic of Capricorn, which has also become the name of the region.
  • National Parks and Reserves (1)
    1. Mount Etna Caves National Park Mount Etna Caves National Park contains some of Australia's most cavernous limestone formations. Protected from fire by the limestone karst, dry rainforest thrives amongst sharp pinnacles and shady crevices. The national park is especially important to a number of bat species. Eighty per cent of Australia's breeding population of female bent-wing bats use a single cave in the national park for birthing and rearing their young. During this time ranger guided tours are offered to see the spectacular nightly emergence of over 100,000 bats. Tours operate during the bat breeding season, from December to February (fees apply). Outside of this time the track is open to the public. Picnic at the Cammoo Caves picnic area and go on a self-guided walk.
  • Natural Attractions (2)
    1. Kershaw Gardens Rockhampton's Kershaw Gardens were officially opened in September 1988 as part of a project celebrating the Australian Bicentenary. Initial development of the gardens commenced in 1976, on an old landfill reclamation area.
    2. Mount Archer National Park With a height of 604 metres, Mt Archer dominates Mt Archer National Park and provides a dramatic backdrop to Rockhampton. The park protects a range of plants and animals, including plant species with restricted distributions, also the glossy black-cockatoo. Named in honour of the Archer brothers who explored the Fitzroy area, it is part of the Darumbal Aboriginal people’s traditional country. From Mount Archer. view spectacular sunsets. Stroll around the plateau for views across the city and the Capricorn Coast. Walk 11 kilometres from the summit to German Street. Enjoy a picnic in Fraser Park, which is managed by Rockhampton City Council.
  • Parks and Gardens (2)
    1. Rockhampton Botanic Gardens Rockhampton's Botanic Gardens are regarded as one of the best in regional Australia. Excellent specimens of palms, cycads and ferns are found throughout the beautifully manicured grounds. Some specimens are over 100 years old.
    2. The Rockhampton Zoo The Rockhampton Zoo, nestled between Rockhampton's Botanic Gardens and Murray Lagoon, is the perfect venue for families to see native Australian fauna, as well as some exotic species. The zoo is open every day of the year and entry is free!
  • Scenic Drives and Walks (1)
    1. Zamia Walk The Darumbal Aboriginal people welcome you to their traditional country and ask that you respect and enjoy this special place.

Events

  • Exhibitions and Shows (22)
    1. 45 A Rockhampton Art Gallery exhibition - In 2012 Rockhampton Art Gallery turns 45! This exhibition celebrates the significant yet diverse permanent collection through works that relate to the number 45 and important acquisitions from the past 45 years.
    2. A Sense of Occasion - Cocktails and Couture Cocktails and Couture will feature a fashion parade from Darnell Collection and a guided tour with Charlotte Smith, Curator, Darnell Collection with food from Delizie.
    3. A Sense of Occasion: 50 Years of Party Dresses The Rockhampton Art Gallery plays host to a touring exhibition drawn from the Darnell Collection, New South Wales. “A sense of occasion: Fifty years of party dresses” is an exhibition of ball gowns and cocktail dresses from the 1920s to the 1960s.
    4. A Sense of Occassion - Cupcakes and Couture Enjoy a guided tour of the exhibition with the Gallery Director this Mothers Day. Afternoon Tea by Lickety Fingers.
    5. A Sense of Occassion - Free Lecture A free lecture "The Convergence of Art and Fashion in the 21st Century" with curator and arts writer Alison Kubler.
    6. A Sense of Occassion - Vintage and Contemporary Fashion at Stockland Fashion event from the Darnell Collection and Stockland retailers. Includes book signing with Charlotte Smith.
    7. Archer Park Rail Museum Family Fun Day Several times each year Archer Park hosts a number of community organisations and special activities with a 'gold coin' admission. These Family Fun Days (previously known as Carriage Shade Capers) are normally the last Sunday of alternate months beginning with April.
    8. Beef Australia Every three years beef producers, breeders and industry stakeholders come together in Rockhampton Queensland to participate in one of the world's great beef cattle events 'Beef Australia'. Australia's National Beef Exposition features national stud, carcasses and commercial cattle competitions as well as on farm property tour. There will be over 40 industry seminar topics and hundreds of domestic and international trade exhibitors. See the website for more details.
    9. Collection in Focus A Rockhampton Art Gallery initiative, the Collection In Focus series explores the unique and diverse art collections of the Central Queensland region. The CQUniversity Art Collection currently holds more than 500 artworks, including significant 1970s works by Australian artists, historical works and contemporary pieces from international, national and local artists. This exhibition brings together a selection of the finest works from the CQUniversity.
    10. Creative Generation Excellence Awards in Visual Art and Design A Rockhampton Art Gallery exhibition. The Creative Generation Excellence Awards in Visual Art and Design recognise and promote excellence in senior visual arts education throughout Queensland state and non-state schools.
    11. Emergency Services Day 2012 Bring the family and come support your local heroes. See what goes on behind the scenes of your emergency services while having a great day out.
    12. Kagi Gift A Rockhampton Art Gallery Exhibition. In 2008, the Melbourne scientist and art collector Dr Kagi donated 157 modern British prints, a gift which enabled Rockhampton Art Gallery to present regular thematic print exhibitions and further develop its international collection in years to come.
    13. League of Legends: 100 Years of Rugby League in Australia League of Legends: 100 Years of Rugby League in Australia celebrates the history of this great game.
    14. Lloyd Rees Brisbane-born painter and draftsman Lloyd Rees (1895-1988) is one of Australia's most recognised and awarded landscape artists. He twice received the Wynne Prize (in 1950 and 1982) for his work, which often focused on the effects of light in its varying forms.
    15. Mrs Prime Minister: Public Image, Private Lives A Museum of Australian Democracy travelling exhibition, Mrs Prime Minister: Public Image, Private Lives, will be on show. Old Parliament House’s travelling exhibition introduces visitors to the 25 remarkable women who have been wives to past Prime Ministers from 1901 to 2007. Come along and enjoy learning about this history.
    16. Paradise Lagoons Campdraft The Commonwealth Bank Region and Agribusiness Banking Paradise Lagoons Campdraft is Australia's richest campdraft, with AUD280,000 in prize money and trophies. The event is held at the purpose designed and constructed Paradise Val and Tom Acton MBE Memorial Complex in Rockhampton.
    17. Rockhampton Eisteddfod The Rockhampton Eisteddfod held annually includes a packed program of speech, dance, vocal, piano and instrumental sections. Official programs will be on sale from the Pilbeam Theatre Box Office close to the event date.
    18. Rockhampton Show Come along with family or friends to the Rockhampton Show held at the Rockhampton Showgrounds. The three day event will feature action-packed entertainment for the whole family from rides to face painting and shopping arcades. For your entertainment there is a variety of acts and interactive events. Food and beverages can be purchased from various stores. Try your luck at the side show alleys. The children are bound to enjoy their visit and so are the adults. This is an event which tends to get bigger and better every year.
    19. Sam Jinks : Body in Time Sam Jinks: Body in Time is the first retrospective exhibition of one of Australia's most talented young artists.
    20. Sporting Heroes A Rockhampton Art Gallery exhibition
    21. St Peters Caulfield Cup Race Day Come and enjoy great racing action at Callaghan Park on one of the Clubs feature race meetings - St Peters Caulfield Cup Day. Enjoy great racing, catering and fun with a fully air-conditioned grandstand to enjoy the day. This race meeting has been made possible by the generous sponsorship support of XXXX Gold.
    22. The Bayton Award The Bayton Award is a biennial, non-acquisitive prize celebrating the diversity and excitement of visual arts in Central Queensland.
  • Festivals and Celebrations (12)
    1. Bobfest 2012 Bobfest has become a huge event with interest from artists all over Australia.
    2. French Film Festival - Hands Up Hands Up (Les Mains en L'Air). Check classification closer to the date.
    3. French Film Festival - Love Like Poison Love Like Poison (Un Poison Violent) MA 15+
    4. French Film Festival - Nothing To Declare Rien A Declarer (M).
    5. French Film Festival - War of the Buttons War of the Buttons (La Guerre des Boutons) PG
    6. French Film Festival - Zero Hour Zero Hour (L'Heure Zéro) - Check classification closer to date.
    7. Heritage Quay Lane Festival When the grit of Quay Lane meets the glitz of our A-list Acts then this is when the magic happens.
    8. Knight Frank Melbourne Cup Rockhampton Races Knight Frank Melbourne Cup Rockhampton Races are held at Callaghan Park Racecourse which comes alive in Spring with race meetings held on both Caulfield Cup Day and Melbourne Cup Day. Come and enjoy great racing action and witness the day that stops a nation, the Melbourne Cup. They offer great racing, catering and fun, with a fully air-conditioned grandstand to enjoy the day. The Club has a range of exciting hospitality options designed to suit all tastes and budget.
    9. Relay for Life Rockhampton Come and join them at the Rockhampton Relay For Life. A fantastic opportunity to get together with your community to celebrate, remember and fight back against cancer. Remember lay your candle tributes to remember those that we have lost and to give hope to those who continue to inspire us.
    10. Rockhampton Girls Grammar School Races The Rockhampton Girls' Grammar School Races are once again being held in June as a part of the Winter Racing Carnival at Callaghan Park. Come and enjoy all the exciting racing action. The Girls’ Grammar School Rockhampton Race Day Committee have some fantastic marquee options available for the day. This race meeting has been made possible by the generous sponsorship support of The Rock Building Society and XXXX Gold.
    11. Rockhampton Grammar School Race Day Come and enjoy great racing action at the Annual Rockhampton Grammar School Race Day. The Rockhampton Grammar School Race Day Committee have some fantastic marquee options available for the day and the Rockhampton Jockey Club also has a great catering package on offer. You can also choose to enjoy the fully air-conditioned public grandstand which overlooks the home straight.
    12. Rocky Fringe Film Festival See the entries in this year's Rocky Fringe Short Film Festival on the big screen at the Walter Reid Cultural Centre on Friday 31 August at 8pm.
  • Markets (6)
    1. Rockhampton Arcade Markets Rockhampton's Arcade Markets have everything from fresh seasonal produce to crafts and bric-a-brac. These markets are the place to be each week for all your needs and wants. Visit the Arcade Markets to stock your fridge and cupboards with fresh food, and to find that perfect gift for someone...or for yourself.
    2. Rockhampton Heritage Village Markets Rockhampton Heritage Village Markets include hand made products, natural organic produce, clothing, art and craft, food and beverage. The Rockhampton Heritage Village Markets have stall holder numbers ranging between 120-150. These Rockhampton Markets often attract a crowd of more than 4,000 people.
    3. Rockhampton Riverside Markets The Rockhampton Riverside Markets are held on the picturesque boardwalk, over looking the Fitzroy River in the Rockhampton Central Business District. With a full range of market stalls, food stalls and live entertainment from resident performers Arabian Nights Belly Dancers and Just Jan MC, be sure to go to these markets on Friday nights from 5pm.
    4. Rocky Swap Rocky Swap is in Australia's top three swap events, it was a combine venture between Rockhampton Rotary North and the All Classic Motor Club CQ Incorporated to bring lots of swappers together with all sorts of items to sell, coming from as far as Adelaide.
    5. Rotary Markets - Rockhampton Organised by the Rockhampton East Rotary Club, the Rotary Markets of North Rockhampton feature fresh produce, plants, crafts, clothes and bric a brac, as well as cold drinks and hot food. It is a great day out for the whole family with all proceeds going to charity.
    6. The Big Show: Antiques, Arms, Militaria, Numismatics and Collectors Fair - Rockhampton Big Show is a large antiques, militaria and collectibles fair, is practically a huge market for collectors, This is the first they have held in Rockhampton, Queensland.
  • Performances (25)
    1. Adam Harvey Adam Harvey live at the Glenmore Tavern!
    2. Archer Park Bush Poets If you enjoy bush poetry and song don’t miss this year’s series of Bush Poetry and Song Barbecue Evenings at Archer Park Rail Museum. This event will be held at the Archer Park Rail Museum.
    3. Beef Australia Finale Concert Australian country music legend, Kasey Chambers, and Rockhampton's own chart successes, Busby Marou, will headline the Beef Australia 2012 Country Collaboration Concert.
    4. Biddies Biddies finds five ordinarily marvellous women back in their infants school classroom plying their needles in a good old-fashioned session of "stitch and bitch". Their confessions are frank, their rivalries intense and their jokes outrageous. They discover a common frustration with the limitations of being female and mature in a world still largely defined by men.
    5. Caravan Burlesque Caravan Burlesque is created and directed by Moira Finucane and Jackie Smith
    6. Cloudland The lights dim, the music swells, and wrapped in the magical embrace of Cloudland, the dance begins.
    7. CQUni Lunchtime Concert Series Already a regular and feature on the CQUniversity Rockhampton campus, you can liven up your lunch break while enjoying the great sounds of jazz and popular music presented by staff, students and special guests. Get out of your office, sit outside under the cover of the amphitheatre, bring your lunch and Be What You Want To Be!
    8. CQUniversity Schools Jazz Festival: The Program CQUniversity's CQ Conservatorium of Music is proud to present the CQUniversity Schools Jazz Festival.
    9. David Campbells Lets Go Tour David Campbell releases this summer's party album and announces an upcoming national tour. On the back of four top albums featuring tracks from Broadway through to 60s pop, David Campbell is excited to release his next album and labour of love - 'Let's Go'!
    10. Graeme Connors - North to Now In 1988 Graeme Connors released his landmark album North, and Queenslanders discovered a new voice - one of their own capturing the sights and sounds of their backyards and beaches.
    11. Hairspray Rockhampton Musical Union Choir presents the multi award winning feel-good musical Hairspray. Set in the early 1960s in Baltimore, the story centres around Tracy Turnblad, a plump girl whose dream is to dance on a television music show. She makes it onto the show and becomes a celebrity overnight. The songs include 1960's-style dance music and "downtown" rhythm and blues in a fast paced family musical that is sure to please.
    12. I Bunyip Do you know what a Bunyip is? What about a Yawk Yawk or the other fascinating creatures that live in Australia? Would you like to meet them? Created by Erth Visual and Physical Inc and developed in consultation with five different Aboriginal communities, I, Bunyip portrays the mystical world of creatures from indigenous folklore. Presented by Rockhampton Regional Council.
    13. Jazz at the Frenchville CQUniversity's CQ Conservatorium of Music is proud to present Jazz at the Frenchville.
    14. JazzMania CQUniversity's CQ Conservatorium of Music is proud to present JazzMania.
    15. Jon English in Rock Revolution The Harbour Agency and the producers of the phenomenally successful ‘Rock Show’ – Sound One – proudly present Jon English, back bigger and better in 2012! Jon English has been working tirelessly to unearth, refine and rediscover a whole lot more from the great rock’n’roll archives to bring you ‘Rock Revolution’!
    16. Les Ballets Eloelle - Men In Pink Tights Making their World Premiere season in Australia, Les Ballets Eloelle are bringing their new production "Men In Pink Tights" - the most talented and hilarious all-male comedy ballet ever. From the thrilling pirouettes of the male dancers (in male and female costumes) with brilliant choreography to the side splitting humour, Les Ballets Eloelle new show is a show designed for the young and old.
    17. Man From Snowy River Arena Spectacular This classic Australian tale by Banjo Paterson will come to life at Beef Australia 2012 with the help of local actors, singers, dancers, musicians and stage hands.
    18. Melbourne Comedy Festival Roadshow Stuffing one of the world’s largest comedy festivals into the one show is no easy feat, but the Melbourne International Comedy Festival has done just that with Roadshow. Local and overseas comedians will be travelling across Australia – and Singapore and Hong Kong – with an ‘all killer, no filler’ event. Roadshow – coming to a town near you!
    19. Morning Melodies Morning Melodies presents a concert every month this year by some of Australia's finest and most loved performers. The Morning Melodies programme provides great entertainment at affordable prices. Come and experience wonderful shows and savour the full theatre experience, without the late night.
    20. Motherhood The Musical Motherhood The Musical: The good, the bad and the laundry.
    21. Namatjira Namatjira is a Big Hart production, created with the Namatjira Family
    22. Sarah Court and Matthew Marshall CQUniversity's CQ Conservatorium of Music is proud to present Sarah Court and Matthew Marshall.
    23. Shifting Sand Shifting Sand is a new work composed by TaikOz member Graham Hilgendorf. Inspired by the beach and ocean, this is a powerful evocation of the ocean’s many faces.
    24. Tales of the Underground - Rockhampton Three short plays about mining by Angela Betzien, Victoria Carless and Rod Ainsworth. Tales of the Underground explores the social impacts of mining through the experiences of three playwrights-in-residence in the ex-boom towns of Mount Morgan, Mount Perry and Cracow. Given only three weeks, the playwrights uncovered the stories that shaped the history of these communities - tales of vision, sacrifice, love and madness - and examined what can be learned from these mining towns of the past. Director Leticia Caceres, Dramaturg Peter Matheson.
    25. The Crucible Toy Truck Productions presents The Crucible by Arthur Miller
  • Sporting Events (34)
    1. Beef City Rodeo Don't miss the Beef City Rodeo at the Great Western Hotel this year. Held during Rockhampton's famous Beef Australia week, the Rodeo will see top riders competing for massive prize money. The Great Western's unique indoor rodeo arena will draw visitors from around the nation for this major rodeo event.
    2. Bike 4 Life Bike4Life is a cycling event for people of all ages, sizes and abilities. The third annual Bike 4 Life event will be run in conjunction with Capricornia Sporting Wheelies and the Amy Gillet Foundation.
    3. Central Queensland Capras U16 and U18 versus Townsville Stingers The Central Queensland Capras are the premier rugby league club in Central Queensland.
    4. Central Queensland Capras versus Burleigh Bears The Central Queensland Capras are the premier rugby league club in Central Queensland. The Capras represent the whole Central Queensland region from Bundaberg and Gladstone in the south, Emerald and Blackwater in the west to Marlborough in the north.
    5. Central Queensland Capras versus Easts Tigers - Regional Engagement Three The Central Queensland Capras are the premier rugby league club in Central Queensland. The Capras represent the whole Central Queensland region from Bundaberg and Gladstone in the south, Emerald and Blackwater in the west to Marlborough in the north.
    6. Central Queensland Capras versus Ipswich Jets - Regional Engagement Four The Central Queensland Capras are the premier rugby league club in Central Queensland. The Capras represent the whole Central Queensland region from Bundaberg and Gladstone in the south, Emerald and Blackwater in the west to Marlborough in the north.
    7. Central Queensland Capras versus Mackay Cutters The Central Queensland Capras are the premier rugby league club in Central Queensland. The Capras represent the whole Central Queensland region from Bundaberg and Gladstone in the south, Emerald and Blackwater in the west to Marlborough in the north.
    8. Central Queensland Capras versus Norths Devils The Central Queensland Capras are the premier rugby league club in Central Queensland. The Capras represent the whole Central Queensland region from Bundaberg and Gladstone in the south, Emerald and Blackwater in the west to Marlborough in the north.
    9. Central Queensland Capras versus Norths Devils - Regional Engagement Two The Central Queensland Capras are the premier rugby league club in Central Queensland. The Capras represent the whole Central Queensland region from Bundaberg and Gladstone in the south, Emerald and Blackwater in the west to Marlborough in the north.
    10. Central Queensland Capras versus Souths Logan Magpies The Central Queensland Capras are the premier rugby league club in Central Queensland. The Capras represent the whole Central Queensland region from Bundaberg and Gladstone in the south, Emerald and Blackwater in the west to Marlborough in the north.
    11. Central Queensland Capras versus Tweed Heads Seagulls The Central Queensland Capras are the premier rugby league club in Central Queensland. The Capras represent the whole Central Queensland region from Bundaberg and Gladstone in the south, Emerald and Blackwater in the west to Marlborough in the north.
    12. Central Queensland Capras versus Wynnum Manly Seagulls The Central Queensland Capras are the premier rugby league club in Central Queensland. The Capras represent the whole Central Queensland region from Bundaberg and Gladstone in the south, Emerald and Blackwater in the west to Marlborough in the north.
    13. Great Western Hotel Practise Bullride Boasting one of the largest indoor arenas in Australia, The Great Western Hotel is one of a kind hosting a full array of Rodeo Events. The arena is always a popular location when the Professional Bull Riders display their spectacular talent. Larry Bumble Bee Barron champion Rodeo Clown, is a colourful character that will always perform daredevil stunts that keep the crowd on the edge of their seats.
    14. Launch of Bike 4 Life Rotary Club of Rockhampton Fitzroy in conjunction with the Bike 4 Life Committee invites you to this launch.
    15. MotorMania CQ Warm up your engines and grab yourself a front-row seat for the highest-octane event ever to be staged in Central Queensland – MotorMania CQ. MotorMania CQ will take place throughout the Rockhampton and Gladstone regions and will consolidate the strength of the existing motorsport associations throughout the region into a major ten-day festival of events, competitions, displays and social occasions. All Central Queensland racing and car racing enthusiasts and organisations are invited to take part in this major motorsport event.
    16. Netball Queensland Country Carnival The Netball Queensland Country Carnival attracts teams from throughout Queensland each year with the 2010 carnival welcoming 1,900 netballers to play more than 1,350 games over two days of competition.
    17. Paul Archer The Good Guys Young Guns Series The Great Western Hotel Nissan Navara Arena has development programs to help younger generation cowboys improve their abilities and make it to the Professional bullride rankings.
    18. Queensland Open Womens Softball Championships Softball in the Rockhampton Region continues to go from strength to strength with the announcement from Rockhampton Regional Council and Softball Queensland that the Open Women's State Championship will be held in Rockhampton next year.
    19. Queensland School Basketball State Championships - U15 Queensland Secondary School Basketball conducts two championships each year for secondary students. In 2012, the 15 years and under state championship will be held in Rockhampton. From this championship a boys and a girls state team are selected to represent Queensland at the School Sport Australia Nationals. Come along and watch the young talent.
    20. Queensland School Basketball State Championships - U18 Queensland Secondary School Basketball conducts two championships each year for secondary students. In 2012, the 18 years and under state championship will be held in Rockhampton. From this championship a boys and a girls state team are selected to represent Queensland at the School Sport Australia Nationals. Come along and watch the young talent.
    21. Queensland Zone of Origin State Polocrosse Zone Titles The Queensland Zone of Origin State Zone Titles is a major state polocrosse tournament held over two days and consisting of teams from each zone throughout the state. The event includes Junior, Mixed, Mens and Women's competitions and is an all ages inclusive event. Teams will travel from around the state to compete at this major inaugural event.
    22. Rockhampton Cup Race Day Come and enjoy the exciting feature race meet for the club, Rockhampton Cup Race Day. This meeting features the AUD100,000 Rockhampton Cup to be run over 1,600 metres. This race meeting has been made possible by the generous sponsorship support of XXXX Gold
    23. Rockhampton Netball Association Grand Finals The 2012 regional netball season will culminate in the Rockhampton Netball Association Grand Finals in September. Over 30 teams from throughout Rockhampton, the Capricorn Coast and the Central Highlands will meet to battle for the top prize in each of their divisions. Come and support your Junior and Senior grade teams.
    24. Rockhampton Netball Association Sullivans Carnival Netball - the game for everyone! Rockhampton Netball Association caters for all ages and skill levels. The regional Rockhampton Netball Association Sullivans Carnival will be held in Rockhampton in 2012. With multiple divisions playing and teams travelling from around the state to compete, come down and support your local teams.
    25. Rockhampton Rockets and Cyclones versus Cairns The Rockhampton Rockets and Rockhampton Cyclones are Central Queensland's men's and women's basketball teams. Competing at state level, the teams have wracked up an impressive list of credits including 2008 QBL Mens State Champions, 2008 ABA Mens National Champions, 2009 Basketball Queensland Small Association of the Year, 2009 State Under 14 Bronze Medal Winners and 2010 QBL Mens State Champions.
    26. Rockhampton Rockets and Cyclones versus Gladstone The Rockhampton Rockets and Rockhampton Cyclones are Central Queensland's men's and women's basketball teams. Competing at state level, the teams have wracked up an impressive list of credits including 2008 QBL Mens State Champions, 2008 ABA Mens National Champions, 2009 Basketball Queensland Small Association of the Year, 2009 State Under 14 Bronze Medal Winners and 2010 QBL Mens State Champions.
    27. Rockhampton Rockets and Cyclones versus Gold Coast The Rockhampton Rockets and Rockhampton Cyclones are Central Queensland's men's and women's basketball teams. Competing at state level, the teams have wracked up an impressive list of credits including 2008 QBL Mens State Champions, 2008 ABA Mens National Champions, 2009 Basketball Queensland Small Association of the Year, 2009 State Under 14 Bronze Medal Winners and 2010 QBL Mens State Champions.
    28. Rockhampton Rockets and Cyclones versus Ipswich The Rockhampton Rockets and Rockhampton Cyclones are Central Queensland's men's and women's basketball teams. Competing at state level, the teams have wracked up an impressive list of credits including 2008 QBL Mens State Champions, 2008 ABA Mens National Champions, 2009 Basketball Queensland Small Association of the Year, 2009 State Under 14 Bronze Medal Winners and 2010 QBL Mens State Champions.
    29. Rockhampton Rockets and Cyclones versus Mackay The Rockhampton Rockets and Rockhampton Cyclones are Central Queensland's men's and women's basketball teams. Competing at state level, the teams have wracked up an impressive list of credits including 2008 QBL Mens State Champions, 2008 ABA Mens National Champions, 2009 Basketball Queensland Small Association of the Year, 2009 State Under 14 Bronze Medal Winners and 2010 QBL Mens State Champions.
    30. Rockhampton Rockets and Cyclones versus South West The Rockhampton Rockets and Rockhampton Cyclones are Central Queensland's men's and women's basketball teams. Competing at state level, the teams have wracked up an impressive list of credits including 2008 QBL Mens State Champions, 2008 ABA Mens National Champions, 2009 Basketball Queensland Small Association of the Year, 2009 State Under 14 Bronze Medal Winners and 2010 QBL Mens State Champions.
    31. Rockhampton Rockets and Cyclones versus Toowoomba The Rockhampton Rockets and Rockhampton Cyclones are Central Queensland's men's and women's basketball teams. Competing at state level, the teams have wracked up an impressive list of credits including 2008 QBL Mens State Champions, 2008 ABA Mens National Champions, 2009 Basketball Queensland Small Association of the Year, 2009 State Under 14 Bronze Medal Winners and 2010 QBL Mens State Champions.
    32. Rockhampton Rockets and Cyclones versus Townsville The Rockhampton Rockets and Rockhampton Cyclones are Central Queensland's men's and women's basketball teams. Competing at state level, the teams have wracked up an impressive list of credits including 2008 QBL Mens State Champions, 2008 ABA Mens National Champions, 2009 Basketball Queensland Small Association of the Year, 2009 State Under 14 Bronze Medal Winners and 2010 QBL Mens State Champions.
    33. Rocky River Run The Rocky River Run started at Rockhampton in 2008 and has been steadily growing in numbers each year. This year's event will include a two kilometre kids' run, a five kilometre walk and wheel, a five kilometre run, a 10 kilometre run and a 21 kilometre half-marathon.
    34. Saint Patricks Day Races Racing enthusiasts get ready for one of Rockhampton's most popular race dates - the Saint Patrick's Day Races.

Tours

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    1. Business Class Limousines Business Class Limousines is an accredited limousine service offering luxury tours and transfers in Rockhampton and Capricorn Coast. They offer a range of tours to attractions and landmarks around the Capricorn region, or can tailor tours to suit your needs. Visit the highlights of the Capricorn Coast in the luxury of a chauffeur driven limousine.

Visitor Information

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Our Local Highlights

  • Capricorn Caves: Magnificent Limestone Caves. Open daily with guided tours and wild caving adventure tours. A bus service operates from Rockhampton. Accommodation available in natural bush setting. Just 23 kilometers north of Rockhampton on Highway One. Phone (07) 4934 2883
  • Dreamtime Cultural Centre: Dreamtime is Australia's largest Aboriginal Cultural Centre, set in some 30 acres of natural bushland on Ancient Tribal Sites. The Dreamtime Cultural Centre is open Monday to Friday 10am to 3:30pm with guided tours continuous from 10:30am to 2:00pm. Experience Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Culture when you visit the Dreamtime Cultural Centre. Enquiries phone (07) 4936 1655.
  • The Fitzroy River: The Fitzroy River flows through Rockhampton, and is Queensland's largest and most picturesque river. You can enjoy many recreational activities on the Fitzroy, including fishing, water skiing, jet skiing and rowing.
    Enjoy a BBQ or picnic at the pleasant facilities on the riverbank parkland near the central business district, and stroll along the riverside on the walking paths.

    The Fitzroy River is the best kept fishing secret in Queensland, especially for that elusive barramundi. Some of the best barra fishing is in the city reaches. Other species of fish include blue threadfin, king threadfin and gold spot estuary cod.
  • Heritage: The majesty of Rockhampton's historical architecture has captured the hearts of visitors for decades. Many fine public and private buildings including the Customs House, old Post Office, cathedrals, banks, business houses and homes, are a constant reminder of a city with an exciting background.

    The National Trust and the Heritage Commission have listed many of these buildings. The listing of Quay Street facing the river as an “historical streetscape” is unique in Australia.
    See these historical buildings at your own leisure during a self guided walk. The Heritage Walk Booklet is available from the Rockhampton Tourist Information Centre located in historic Customs House.
  • The Heritage Village: An active township museum, where visitors can experience Rockhampton's rich and colourful history.
    • Time After Time clock collection
    • History of the Rockhampton District
    • Life before electricity
    • Hospital exhibition
    • Vintage car collection
    Guided tours available by prior arrangement. Located on the Bruce Highway just north of the city. Open Monday to Friday 9am to 3pm, and Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 4pm.
  • Mt Archer: Rising out of Rockhampton's north-eastern suburbs, Mt Archer National Park provides magnificent views of the city, and showcases a spectacular range of native Australian flora and fauna. Frazer Park, at the summit of Mt Archer, is approximately 604 metres above sea level.
    Sunsets from the top of Mt Archer are spectacular, with the golden hues from the setting sun bathing the city as it becomes a mass of twinkling lights.
    Take a leisurely walk along one of Mt Archer's many walking tracks, and enjoy the view from several lookouts. Frazer Park also has BBQ facilities.
  • Shopping: The Resort is perfectly located for all shopping needs with Rockhampton's largest Shopping Centre and Homemakers centre both within walking distance. We also have food outlets, bakery, bottle shop, wine bar, newsagency, butcher, hairdresser, and a convenience store within 500m of our entrance
  • Rockhampton Botanic Gardens: Regarded as one of the best provincial gardens in Australia. Recently heritage-listed, the Rockhampton Botanic Gardens are 130 years old. Open daily from 6am to 6pm, accessible from Spencer and Ann Streets. Free entry. For enquiries, phone (07) 4922 1654
  • Rockhampton Zoo: Located within the Botanic Gardens, the Rockhampton Zoo is home to a diverse range of Australian animals. Open daily from 8am to 5pm. Feeding time 3pm. Free entry. For enquiries phone (07) 4922 1654
  • Rockhampton Kershaw Gardens: The Rockhampton Kershaw Gardens represent an Australian natural bush environment, dedicated to native plants. Open daily. Free entry. Access via Charles Street, High Street, Dowling Street and the Bruce Highway at Knight Street.
    Enquiries phone (07) 4922 1654
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Discovery Holiday Parks Rockhampton

394 Yaamba Road (Bruce Highway),
North Rockhampton, 4701,
Australia

Freecall: 1800 815 563

Tel: 07 4926 3822
Email: rockhampton@discoveryparks.com.au

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