Rockhampton Regional Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Popular cities in Rockhampton Regional

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Rockhampton
Known for Rivers, Gardens and Tropical
The Beef Capital of Australia is a big country town at heart, where you can check out heritage sandstone buildings and weekly rodeos in the sun-drenched streets.

Reasons to visit

  • Capricorn Caves
  • Rockhampton Botanic Gardens and Zoo
  • Aboriginal Dreamtime Cultural Centre
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Mount Morgan
Known for Museums
Escape to Mount Morgan! Enjoy its museums.

Reasons to visit

  • Mount Morgan Railway Museum
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Hamilton Creek
Hamilton Creek
Head to Mount Morgan Railway Museum and Stanwell Power Station Nature Refuge—just two of the sights around Hamilton Creek.
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Pink Lily
Pink Lily
Venture to Rockhampton Showgrounds and Pilbeam Theatre—just two of the sights around Pink Lily.
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Midgee
Midgee
Head to Rockhampton Botanic Gardens and Zoo and Rockhampton Golf Club—just two of the sights around Midgee.
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Horse Creek
Horse Creek
Venture to Mount Morgan Railway Museum and Stanwell Power Station Nature Refuge—just two of the sights around Horse Creek.
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Stay near popular Rockhampton Regional attractions

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Rockhampton Botanic Gardens and Zoo

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Gaze in awe at towering fig trees or find tranquility amid the ferns in this heritage-listed garden, which also features a zoo that showcases native and exotic wildlife.
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