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

Rockhampton travel guide

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

When to visit Rockhampton

Rockhampton in June
Estimated hotel price
£80
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rockhampton in June
Estimated hotel price
£80
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 2 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Rockhampton is to pick up a car hire from Hervey Bay, which is about 194 miles from Rockhampton. You’ll find branches of Budget and Europcar, among others, in Hervey Bay.

Plane

When flying to Rockhampton, you’ll arrive at Rockhampton (ROK), which is located 2 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Rockhampton is to pick up a car hire from Hervey Bay, which is about 194 miles from Rockhampton. You’ll find branches of Budget and Europcar, among others, in Hervey Bay.

Airports near Rockhampton

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Airlines serving Rockhampton

United Airlines
Good (9,366 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,745 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,536 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,180 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,465 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (999 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (605 reviews)
Fiji Airways
Excellent (228 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (445 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Rockhampton

Most booked hotels in Rockhampton

Rockhampton Palms Motor Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£81+
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Villa Capri Motel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£77+
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Mercure Rockhampton
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£91+
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Cosmopolitan Motel & Serviced Apartments
3 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
£55+
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Tropical Gateway Motor Inn
3 stars
Good (6, Good reviews)
£50+
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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 £9.62 and £12.82. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Rockhampton, while also 17% cheaper than other types, 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 £9.62 and £12.82. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Rockhampton, while also 17% cheaper than other types, on average.

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