QLD - ROCKHAMPTON - AUSTRALIA'S BEEF CAPITAL

Rockhampton, known as the Beef Capital of Australia, although it is also referred to as 'heritage city', 'river city', 'gateway city' and 'smart city' depending on the eye of the beholder.



Rockhampton is located on the Tropic of Capricorn, and enjoys a temperate climate with a lifestyle attracting new residents and increased visitors numbers from both here and overseas.

Rockhampton is a unique blend of city, country and coast. The Grand old buildings line the streets of the city while the Fitzroy river running through the town provides barramundi fishing. Nearby are coastal villages overlooking Islands that are part of Great Barrier Reef.

Making Rockhampton a popular base to explore this amazing Region.

Something special is happening in and around Rockhampton all year round, whether it be rodeos, cattle and horse sales, local art, craft or music festivals Rockhampton has it all.

There are always the arts, the gardens, the environmental park and walking tracks of Mount Archer and the architectural splendour all waiting to be enjoyed.

Wining and dining is an adventure on its own with Rockhampton's famous beef, local seafood, tropical fruits or crocodile, emu or kangaroo meat.

Devonshire teas and fresh healthy salads are always popular. Dine in, takeaway or cook your own on barbeques in parks, gardens or at Mount Archer.

Rockhampton is fun to explore and has a variety of ways to do so with tours, cruises, flights and charters leaving daily with well informed guides. Hire a 4WD, motorbike, car, bicycle or even a camel and tour the sights at your leisure.

For a motoring holiday, Rockhampton is an easy day's drive up the Bruce Highway from Brisbane. The airport is serviced regularly by all major airlines. Queensland Rail's new Tilt Train Service adds to the list of travel options.

Rockhampton has a variety of accommodation available ranging from hotels, resorts, motels, holiday apartments, caravans and cabins, hostels, or stay on a working cattle station and experience first hand why Rockhampton is the Beef Capital of Australia.