Why go
- City in Queensland, Australia.
- Served by Rockhampton Airport (ROK).
History
Rockhampton is a city in the Rockhampton Region of Central Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, the population of Rockhampton was 79,293. A common nickname for Rockhampton is "Rocky", and the demonym of Rockhampton is Rockhamptonite.
Where to stay
292-306 Lower Dawson Rd, Rockhampton QLD 4700, Australia · rockygardensmotorinn.com.au
129 William St, Rockhampton QLD 4700, Australia · citywalkmotorinn.com.au
55 George St, Rockhampton QLD 4700, Australia · rockhamptonpalms.com.au
64 Bolsover St, Rockhampton QLD 4700, Australia · cbdluxuryaccommodation.com.au
233 Denison St, Rockhampton QLD 4700, Australia · denisonhotel.com.au
28 Albert St, Rockhampton QLD 4700, Australia · thestirlingmotel.com.au
174 Gladstone Rd, Rockhampton QLD 4700, Australia · rockyresort.com.au
500 Yaamba Rd, Norman Gardens QLD 4701, Australia · glenmorehotelmotel.com.au
78 George St, Rockhampton QLD 4700, Australia · rockhamptoncourtmotorinn.com.au
69-77 George St, Rockhampton QLD 4700, Australia · villacapri.com.au
228 Quay St, Rockhampton QLD 4700, Australia · heritagehotelrockhampton.com.au
86 Victoria Parade, Rockhampton QLD 4700, Australia · mercurerockhampton.com.au
141 George St, Rockhampton QLD 4700, Australia
31 Bolsover St, Rockhampton QLD 4700, Australia
122 Gladstone Rd, Allenstown QLD 4700, Australia · tropicalgateway.com
139 Gladstone Rd, Rockhampton QLD 4700, Australia · bestwestern.com
192 Bolsover St, Rockhampton QLD 4700, Australia · choicehotels.com
Indoor
48 Victoria Parade, Rockhampton QLD 4701, Australia · questapartments.com.au
102 Victoria Parade, Rockhampton QLD 4700, Australia · theedgeapartments.com.au
21-23 Bolsover St, Rockhampton QLD 4700, Australia · cityville.com.au
520 Bruce Hwy, Norman Gardens QLD 4701, Australia · glenmorepalms.com.au
160 Gladstone Rd, Rockhampton QLD 4700, Australia · sunpalmsmotel.com.au
39 Albert St, Rockhampton QLD 4700, Australia · archerparkmotel.com.au
703-751 Yaamba Rd, Parkhurst QLD 4700, Australia · capricornmotel.com.au
224 Murray St, Allenstown QLD 4700, Australia · centralparkmotel.com.au
51 William St, Rockhampton QLD 4700, Australia · coffeehouse.com.au
166 Gladstone Rd, Rockhampton QLD 4700, Australia · goldenfountain.com.au
110 George St, Rockhampton QLD 4700, Australia · metromotelrockhampton.com.au
150 Quay St, Rockhampton QLD 4700, Australia · thecriterion.com.au
209 Musgrave St, Rockhampton QLD 4701, Australia · davidmotel.com.au
112/116 Gladstone Rd, Allenstown QLD 4700, Australia · theqmotel.com.au
75 Gladstone Rd, Allenstown QLD 4700, Australia · royalresidencesmotel.com.au
11 Corner Albert, Bolsover St, Rockhampton QLD 4700, Australia · cosmopolitanmotel.com
187 Lakes Creek Rd, Berserker QLD 4701, Australia · kalkapalms.com.au
Crn Haynes and Main Streets Park Avenue North, QLD 4701, Australia · pahotelmotel.com.au
134 Gladstone Rd, Allenstown QLD 4700, Australia · top1motel.traveleto.com
100 Gladstone Rd, Allenstown QLD 4700, Australia · bookings.centiumsoftware.com
98 Victoria Parade, Rockhampton QLD 4700, Australia
Restaurants & places to go
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-We 10:45-22:00; Th-Sa 10:45-00:00; Su 10:45-22:00 Features: takeaway · 139-143 Derby Street · dominos.com.au
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Sa-Th 09:00-21:30; Fr 09:00-22:30 Features: takeaway · 91 Archer Street · kfc.com.au
Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-17:00; Su 10:00-15:00 · 139-145 Derby Street · wendysmilkbar.com
Burger, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-21:00 · 139-145 Derby Street · burgerurge.com.au
Mexican, Tex-Mex, Ice Cream, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:10-22:00 Features: vegan options · Musgrave Street, 4701 · burritobar.com.au
Donut, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 07:00-19:00; Su 08:00-18:00 Features: vegan options · 143 Musgrave Street, 4701 · galacticdonuts.com.au
Regional, Sandwich, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-14:00 Features: delivery, step-free access · 274 Murray Street · lickityfingerscatering.com.au
Malaysian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Th-Sa 11:30-14:00,16:30-16:30; Su-We 16:30-18:30 · 50 Bolsover Street · malaysiahouserockhampton.com.au
Cake, Coffee Shop, Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:30-17:30; Sa-Su 08:30-14:00 · 42 Caroline Street · michels.com.au
Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:00 Features: vegan options, halal · 155B Musgrave Street, 4701 · tastypunjab.com
Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-19:30; Sa-Su 09:00-17:00 · 139-145 Derby Street
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Coffee Shop cafe · 1 Meter Street, 4700 · kinsfolk.net.au
Juice, Cafe · Features: takeaway
Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-We 05:30-15:30; Th 05:30-14:30; Fr 05:30-15:30; Sa 06:00-15:30; Su 06:00-14:30 · 126 East Street · facebook.com
Restaurant · Opening hours: Su, We 11:00-22:00; Th 11:00-00:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-02:00 · 37-39 Stanley Street, 4700 · http
Steak House, Restaurant · Steak House restaurant · 114 William Street · cocobrew.com.au
Vietnamese, Restaurant · Vietnamese restaurant · 235-239 Musgrave Street, 4701
Fast Food · fast food · 119 Musgrave Street · cranstonspies.com.au
Chinese, Restaurant · Features: takeaway · 50 Gladstone Road (Bruce Highway)
Dumplings, Restaurant · Dumplings restaurant
Asian, Restaurant · Asian restaurant
Korean, Restaurant · Korean restaurant
Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant
Kebab, Fast Food · Kebab fast food
Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00 · 2 George Street (Bruce Highway) · pizzahut.com.au
Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Ice Cream · Wikipedia: en:Wendy's Milk Bar
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: takeaway
Mexican, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Donut, Coffee Shop, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 16:00-21:00 · 384-386 French Avenue · spiceroutegourmet.com.au
Sushi, Restaurant · Sushi restaurant
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway
Sandwich, Fast Food · Sandwich fast food
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:30-15:00 Features: outdoor seating · 60 Spencer Street, 4700 · earlybirdscafe.com.au
Restaurant · restaurant · 1 McLaughlin Street, 4702 · redrooster.com.au
Steak House, Restaurant · Steak House restaurant
Fast Food · fast food · Glenmore Road
Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant
Asian, Restaurant · Asian restaurant
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:30-14:00,17:00-21:00; Sa-Su 11:30-21:00 Features: vegetarian options · 153 Musgrave Street, 4701 · antoniosxpresspizzapastaribs.com
Ice Cream, Ice Cream · Features: takeaway
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 11:00-15:00,17:00-21:00 · 3 George Street (Bruce Highway)
48 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Rockhampton Airport (ROK) 3.8 km to the centre
Rockhampton, QLD, AU — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 3 airlines (Qantas, Emirates, Virgin Australia) · direct flights to 3 destinations incl. Brisbane, Gladstone, Mackay (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 3 direct destinations
- Qantas QF (Dash 8-400, Dash 8-300, DH8) · 3 routes: Brisbane, Gladstone*, Mackay*
- Emirates EK (DH8, Dash 8-400) · 1 route: Brisbane*
- Virgin Australia VA (ATR 72) · 1 route: Brisbane
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Duaringa Airstrip 96 km to the centre
Duaringa, QLD, AU
Glenroy private strip 88 km to the centre
Glenroy, QLD, AU
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
October – March
The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.
Shoulder season
April – May, September
Milder and quieter, with better value.
Worth avoiding
June – August
The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Rockhampton Airport (ROK); 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: ROK has direct flights to 3 destinations on 3 airlines (incl. Brisbane, Gladstone, Mackay).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Rockhampton. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data
Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach