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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Rockhampton has to offer.

When to visit Rockhampton

Rockhampton in December
Estimated hotel price
£75
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rockhampton in December
Estimated hotel price
£75
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.

Car

Another option to get to Rockhampton is to pick up a car hire from Hervey Bay, which is about 312 km from Rockhampton. You’ll find branches of Avis and Dollar, among others, in Hervey Bay.

Plane

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

Car

Another option to get to Rockhampton is to pick up a car hire from Hervey Bay, which is about 312 km from Rockhampton. You’ll find branches of Avis and Dollar, among others, in Hervey Bay.

Airports near Rockhampton

ZBLBiloela
GLTGladstone
ROKRockhampton

Airlines serving Rockhampton

Qatar Airways
Good (3,675 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,046 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,421 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,068 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,409 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (944 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (537 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (425 reviews)
Fiji Airways
Excellent (209 reviews)
Link Airways
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Where to stay in popular areas of Rockhampton

Most booked hotels in Rockhampton

Mercure Rockhampton
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£86+
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The Q Motel Rockhampton
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
£61+
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Cosmopolitan Motel & Serviced Apartments
3 stars
Good (6.6, Good reviews)
£49+
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Centrepoint Motor Inn
3 stars
Good (6.6, Good reviews)
£50+
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Tropical Gateway Motor Inn
3 stars
Good (6.2, Good reviews)
£54+
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Hiring a car in Rockhampton

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 £9.68 and £12.91.

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 £9.68 and £12.91.

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