Hotels near Rockhampton Airport - ROK, Rockhampton

Rockhampton is a bustling large country town with plenty to offer the casual traveller. It retains the train lines running along the main streets and the people have not surrendered their country hospitality for the ‘heads down’ attitudes that are pervading our Capital cities.

Historic waterfront precint better than Adelaide or Hobart....a must visit 2. Cafe, Bakeries, etc were very good........especially Coffee Club on Quay Street, the Artizen Gluten Free Bakery, Malaysia House, and at the Rocky Brewery. 3. Explore town riding the local Bus services 4. The 1909 Steam Tram ride at the Archer ParkRail Museum....only steam Tram still running in the world 5. Worlds only proposed Olympic Rowing Course with crocerdiles in the whole wide world.......an incentive for crews to row faster then they ever have before.

Rockhampton Botanic Gardens incorporates a zoo. Entry to both is free. The gardens are extensive and very beautiful. There is a very nice cafe with tables under huge banyan trees which I enjoyed (excellent cappuccino). I also loved the zoo which contains a range of animals (mainly "rescue" animals). There are informative talks scheduled throughout the day. I was able to get close to many animals - my favourites were the cassowary, the dingoes, the emus, the wedge-tailed eagle and the funny little meercats. Unfortunately, I only had time to spend one day in the gardens. The tourist information office was very helpful. They gave me a bus timetable and a brochure about the area of Heritage buildings in the centre of town along the river. I enjoyed looking at the buildings and learning about their history. I also loved the art exhibition about Queensland in Rockhampton Art Gallery. I enjoyed my stay in Rockhampton very much.

The facilities in Rockhampton were very surprising! The zoo was amazing (and surprisingly free), there are lots of great parks and playgrounds for kids, and also plenty of great shops and dining options.

The waterfront on the Firzroy River in the city and Mt.Archer are both worth a visit as well as the heritage buildings in the city centre. We also enyjoyed a day trip along the Capricorn Coast with excellent scenery and plenty of choices for coffee and food along the way.

So much to see and great area to go from to visit Emu Park and go on to Yeppoon as a day trip. The Gardens, the zoo , the crocodile park all within a very easy drive from the motel. Great shopping complex and Spot light etc A walk along the Fitzroy river and a coffee and one of the cafes - really relaxed for older visitors.