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Rockhampton is known by many as the unofficial capital of Central Queensland and as the official beef capital of Australia, with three million head of cattle calling the region home. With its historic buildings and tree-lined streets facing the Fitzroy River, Rockhampton is a great place to visit. Its location on the Tropic of Capricorn gives the city over 300 days of sunshine a year. Enjoy the beaches of the Capricorn Coast, or explore the region’s national parks and caves.

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Rockhampton offers you beautiful gardens, museums displaying local history, crocodile farms, cultural centres and much more. You will have a great time staying in the city itself, as well as travelling to the near-lying Great Keppel Island and nature parks.

Rockhampton Heritage Village

The Rockhampton Heritage Village is located just off the Bruce Highway, close to the Yeppoon turnoff. It is an active township museum that covers 18 hectares of bushland and gives a taste of Rockhampton's past, with homesteads and other buildings dating back from 1850 until 1950.

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Great Western Hotel

This is the only hotel in Australia with its own indoor rodeo ring. The iconic Great Western Hotel is not only a hotel but also an entertainment venue. They offer exciting events like rodeo or bull riding, live music and great food. Watch the amazing rodeo as you dine on the best steak in Australia.

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Archer Park Rail Museum

The museum tells the story of the development of railroad transportation in Rockhampton, and is set in the 120-year-old Archer Park Rail Station. The main attraction of the museum is the fully restored Purrey Steam Tram, which still operates every Sunday. The station also features a revolutionary digital soundscape system that provides an audio interpretation for the entire site to create a unique visitor experience.

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Koorana Crocodile Farm

Whether you want to see a crocodile that weighs over three-quarters of a tonne or just to see a baby croc hatch out of its egg, Koorana Crocodile Farm has it all. You can try crocodile meat or buy products made from the highest quality crocodile skin. Koorana Crocodile Farm and Restaurant is approved by the Australian Government and offers two tours a day. Book ahead.

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Rockhampton Botanic Gardens and Zoo

With specimens of over 200 palms, cycads and ferns, the Rockhampton Botanic Gardens are regarded as one of the best provincial gardens in Australia. The heritage-listed Botanic Gardens are 130-years-old and perfectly suited to spend a sunny afternoon with the family. Located within the Botanic Gardens, the Rockhampton Zoo is home to a wide range of animals in their natural surroundings.

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Kershaw Gardens

Kershaw Gardens are a peaceful oasis in the heart of Rockhampton with a collection of native plants. Its special features are the combination of natural bush environment and tropical rainforest. Make sure not to miss the impressive waterfall. This is a man-made park and a truly marvellous example of how formerly polluted places can be returned to nature.

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Population:	81,021
Currency:	Australian Dollar (AUD) $1 = 100 cents
Emergency Numbers:	Emergency: 000 Police: +61 7 4932 3500
Newspapers:	The Morning Bulletin: www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/rockhampton ABC Capricornia Local News: www.abc.net.au/capricornia/news Central Queensland News: www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/central-queensland
Website:	www.explorerockhampton.com.au »
Opening Hours:	Shops are generally open from Monday to Friday. On Thursday, some businesses will stay open until 9pm. On Saturday, you can go shopping between 9am and 3pm.
Tourist Information:	Capricorn Spire Visitor Information Centre 3,5km from Rockhampton CBD Tropic of Capricorn Spire, 176 Gladstone Road, Rockhampton +61 7 4936 8000