Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Rockhampton travel guide

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You're Going to Love Rockhampton

With a population of 61,724, Rockhampton is a must-see destination in Queensland, Australia. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Rockhampton to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Rockhampton

Rockhampton in February
Estimated hotel price
£74
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rockhampton in February
Estimated hotel price
£74
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Rockhampton in January, when the average temperature is 27 °C, and the highest can go up to 31 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 9 °C, with an average temperature of 16 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in February, when precipitation is around 150 mm. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Rockhampton, with an average rainfall of 20 mm.

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How to Get to Rockhampton

Plane

When flying to Rockhampton, you’ll arrive at Rockhampton (ROK), which is located 3 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Rockhampton, you’ll arrive at Rockhampton (ROK), which is located 3 km from the city centre.

Airports near Rockhampton

Airlines serving Rockhampton

United Airlines
Good (9,116 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,694 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,443 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,106 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,421 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (957 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (560 reviews)
Fiji Airways
Excellent (212 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (430 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Rockhampton

Most booked hotels in Rockhampton

Quality Hotel Regent Rockhampton
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£67+
Mercure Rockhampton
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£70+
Cosmopolitan Motel & Serviced Apartments
3 stars
Good (6.6, Good reviews)
£47+
Tropical Gateway Motor Inn
3 stars
Good (6.2, Good reviews)
£52+

Hiring a car in Rockhampton

Hiring a car in Rockhampton costs £150 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £0.81 per litre in Rockhampton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £9.69 and £12.92.

Hiring a car in Rockhampton costs £150 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £0.81 per litre in Rockhampton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £9.69 and £12.92.