Rockhampton travel guide

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You're Going to Love Rockhampton

With a population of 61,724, Rockhampton is a must-see destination in Queensland, Australia. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 8 days in order to fully appreciate everything Rockhampton has to offer.

When to visit Rockhampton

Rockhampton in February
Estimated hotel price
$123
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rockhampton in February
Estimated hotel price
$123
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 3 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Rockhampton, you’ll arrive at Rockhampton (ROK), which is located 3 km from the city centre.

Airports near Rockhampton

Airlines serving Rockhampton

Emirates
Excellent (3,528 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,876 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,206 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,334 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,238 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (875 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (829 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (530 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (492 reviews)
Royal Brunei Airlines
Good (9 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Rockhampton

Most booked hotels in Rockhampton

Mercure Rockhampton
4 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
$178+
Zed Motels Tropical Gateway
3 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
$122+
The Q Motel Rockhampton
3 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
$113+
Cosmopolitan Motel & Serviced Apartments
3 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
$121+

Hiring a car in Rockhampton

Expect to pay $1.79 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 $21.41 and $28.54. The most frequently booked car type in Rockhampton is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium car hire (BMW 3 Series or similar) is, on average, 47% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.79 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 $21.41 and $28.54. The most frequently booked car type in Rockhampton is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium car hire (BMW 3 Series or similar) is, on average, 47% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.