Practical Information

Rockhampton sits astride Queensland's largest and most picturesque river, the Fitzroy. The magnificent Berserker Ranges and Mt Archer provide an imposing backdrop to this city that has a population of 100,000 in the greater Rockhampton area.

Rockhampton is known as the Beef Capital of Australia and a gateway to adventure.

Rockhampton is located on the Tropic of Capricorn and is 40 kilometres drive inland from the Capricorn Coast and the Pacific Ocean.

Come and explore the city coast and country. Visit the Tourist Information Centre in the Customs House on the riverbank. There is more to see and do than you ever imagined.