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    Although Rockhampton is overlooked by most travellers, it’s a fantastic little city that can surprise you if you give it a chance. With an up-and-coming food scene and a dignified arts and culture scene combined with some good ol’ countryside warmth and friendliness from the locals, you might spend more time here than you expected. You can book your Rockhampton car hire in advance with Enjoy Travel.

    Guide to Rockhampton

     

    Geography

    One of the oldest cities in Australia, the town of Rockhampton lies along the Fitzroy River in Central Queensland, Australia.

    Climate

    As it is situated on the Tropic of Capricorn, Rockhampton experiences a humid subtropical climate characterised by two distinct seasons: a dry season (from June to September) and a wet season (from December to March). The city also sometimes sees cyclones and thunderstorms.

    Things To Do in Rockhampton

     

    Explore the cultural hub of Quay Street on foot

    Walk along the Fitzroy River waterfront promenade and stop at the numerous attractions along the way, including the Rockhampton Art Gallery, Victoria Park, Alexandra Bridge and Roy and Eileen Coker Walk. From here, it’s only a short hop to Central Queensland Military and Artefacts Museum and Archer Park Rail Museum

    <4h>Visit the attractions near Murray Lagoon

    Start from the Murray Lagoon Viewing Platoon and do a circuit of Rockhampton Botanic Gardens, War Memorial, and the Zoo. It’s a pretty good way to spend a weekend day with family.

    Drive down to Capricorn Caves

    Capricorn Caves are a privately owned limestone cave system 23km from Rockhampton. It has eerily cool acoustics and bats (if you’re lucky!). Although it’s a bit of a tight squeeze, it makes for a fun day trip with kids. You can also stay at a deluxe cabin on site.

    Eating Out in Rockhampton

     

    Have a breakfast of champions at Coffee Society on East Street by ordering their ricotta hotcakes and pair it with a delicious soy-milk coffee and signature Nutella brownie. CocoBrew and The Dock at East Shores are also sure bets serving modern Australian fare.

    Rockhampton Transport

     

    Flying to Rockhampton

    The nearest airport (5km from the city centre) is Rockhampton Airport (ROK) and it connects to Brisbane,Mackay, Townsville andCairns.

    Public Transport

    Take the Sunbus Busline to get around the city and the state of Queensland.

    Driving in Rockhampton

    Most people in Rockhampton have cars and visitors often opt to hire a car for greater flexibility and freedom to visit other parts of Australia. Reliable car hire agencies in Rockhampton include Europcar and Avis. Book in advance with Enjoy Travel to get the best weekend deals.

    FAQs about car hire in Rockhampton

    On average, the cost of hiring a car in Rockhampton is just $42.52 AUD per day.

    Rockhampton car hire prices start from just $21.97 AUD when booking in advance with Enjoy Travel.

    You must be aged at least 21 to hire a car in Rockhampton.

    Yes, you can add extra drivers to your Rockhampton car hire agreement upon request.

    Rockhampton is mostly flatland, so we suggest you rent something large and comfortable like a 7-seater or 9-seater minibus or similar if travelling with family or a group of friends.

    The distance between Rockhampton and Brisbane is of 383 miles.

    The distance between Noosaville and Rockhampton is of 331 miles.

    The distance between Rockhampton and Mackay is of 209 miles.