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A gateway to the Capricorn Coast and the Queensland Outback, Rockhampton (the Beef Capital of Australia), is located on the Tropic of Capricorn. Founded in 1853, Rockhampton’s Victorian architecture shows off the city’s long history. Quay Street, facing the Fitzroy River, has a historic streetscape that is unique in Australia. There is plenty to do in the city and the surrounding area.
Rockhampton is 40 kilometres away from the seaside village of Yeppoon, which is well known for its idyllic beachside setting amid towering palms and sparkling seas. Thirteen of Queensland’s most beautiful beaches lie between the main townships of Yeppoon and Emu Park.
Only a 30-minute ferry ride away lies the Great Keppel Island, a popular spot for visitors. Ferry services operate daily out of Keppel Bay Marina and Rosslyn Bay. The sand is pristine white and the waters are sheltered by the stunning Great Barrier Reef.
Rising out of Rockhampton’s northeastern 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 Mount Archer, is approximately 604 metres above sea level.
West of Rockhampton is Gracemere, which is home to the largest cattle saleyard in the Southern Hemisphere. The small town of Mount Morgan gives you a glimpse of the gold rush era and the rich gold and copper mining history in the region. Emerald and the Sapphire Gemfields are only 4 hours west of Rockhampton, along the Tropic of Capricorn. Visitors have the chance to strike it rich and fossick for high-quality sapphires and zircons. 25 kilometres from Rockhampton are several limestone caves worth exploring.
Rockhampton is 40 kilometres away from the seaside village of Yeppoon, which is well known for its idyllic beachside setting amid towering palms and sparkling seas. Thirteen of Queensland’s most beautiful beaches lie between the main townships of Yeppoon and Emu Park.
Only a 30-minute ferry ride away lies the Great Keppel Island, a popular spot for visitors. Ferry services operate daily out of Keppel Bay Marina and Rosslyn Bay. The sand is pristine white and the waters are sheltered by the stunning Great Barrier Reef.
Rising out of Rockhampton’s northeastern 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 Mount Archer, is approximately 604 metres above sea level.
West of Rockhampton is Gracemere, which is home to the largest cattle saleyard in the Southern Hemisphere. The small town of Mount Morgan gives you a glimpse of the gold rush era and the rich gold and copper mining history in the region. Emerald and the Sapphire Gemfields are only 4 hours west of Rockhampton, along the Tropic of Capricorn. Visitors have the chance to strike it rich and fossick for high-quality sapphires and zircons. 25 kilometres from Rockhampton are several limestone caves worth exploring.