Rockhampton

Introduction

@ a billabong, nr Rockhampton

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Rockhampton has a real authentic feel to it - it's a farming town and makes no apology for it. There are some attractions here, including the very attractive Rockhampton Botanic Gardens with its own mini conservation zoo, and the Rockhampton Art Gallery. Make no mistake though - the finest thing about Rockhampton is the quality of its steak.

Neighbourhoods

Sights and Activities

If exploring the water of the Pacific Ocean is your thing, North Rockhampton will undoubtedly provide the experience. Snorkelling and Scuba Diving available in Rockhampton is amoungst some of the best in the world.

Events and Festivals

Weather

Getting There

By Plane

By Train

Several trains travel to and from Rockhampton:

• The Spirit of the Outback between Brisbane and Longreach
• The Sunlander between Brisbane and Cairns
• The Tilt Train between Brisbane and Cairns

By Car

By Bus

By Boat

Getting Around

By Car

By Public Transport

By Foot

By Bike

Eat

Drink

Sleep

One atmospheric and reasonably priced place to stay (and to sample the steak) is the Criterion Hotel, built in a Queensland style in 1889. If you're staying on a weekend, ask for a room that isn't above the bar!

Budget

Mid-Range

Upscale

Work

Learn

Keep Connected

Internet

Phone

See also International Telephone Calls

Post

Australia Post is the government's postal service. Most reasonably sizable townssuburbs will have at least one post office. A standard letter or postcard sent within Australia will cost $0.55. Internationally, it costs $1.40 to send postcards anywhere in the world. Letters cost $1.45 to send within the Asia Pacific region and $2.10 to anywhere else in the world. ^[1]. It is also possible to send things as parcels or by express mail.