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Rockhampton is a city in the Rockhampton Region of Central Queensland, Australia. In the , the population of Rockhampton was 79,293. A common nickname for Rockhampton is "Rocky", and the demonym of Rockhampton is Rockhamptonite.
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Rockhampton is a city in Australia, situated within the Rockhampton Region of Queensland. It serves as the capital of the Rockhampton Region and is part of Central Queensland. The city was established in 1858 and has a population of 63,151. Its postal code is 4700, and it lies at an elevation of 13 meters above sea level.
Geographically, Rockhampton is located next to the Coral Sea. The area experiences a range of temperatures, with a recorded maximum of 45.3 and a minimum of -1.0. The city falls under the Australia/Brisbane timezone.
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Place details
- Locality
- Rockhampton
- Region
- Queensland
- Country
- Australia
- Population
- 81,021
- Timezone
- Australia/Brisbane
via OpenStreetMap · GeoNames
Key facts
- Australian place.state
- qld
- Australian place.type
- city
- Australian place.name
- Rockhampton
- Australian place.pushpin_label_position
- left
- Australian place.pop
- 81,021
- Australian place.pop_year
- 2022
- Australian place.poprank
- 23rd
- Australian place.established
- 1858
- Australian place.postcode
- 4700, 4701, 4702
- Australian place.elevation
- 11.3
- Australian place.area
- 580
- Australian place.area_footnotes
- (2011 urban)
- Australian place.timezone
- AEST
- Australian place.utc
- +10
- Australian place.dist1
- 336
- Australian place.dir1
- SSE
- Australian place.location1
- Mackay
- Australian place.dist2
- 630
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- city
- Part of
- Central Queensland
- Country
- Australia
- Located in
- Rockhampton Region
- Population
- 63151
- Elevation
- 13
- Body of water
- Coral Sea
- Capital of
- Rockhampton Region
- Image
- Rockhampton from Mt Archer.jpg
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- Commons category
- Rockhampton, Queensland
- topic's main category
- Category:Rockhampton
- postal code
- 4700
- category of associated people
- Category:People from Rockhampton
- inception
- 1858-00-00
- category for people born here
- Category:Births in Rockhampton
- P8168
- Botho Graef
- described by source
- Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition
- different from
- Rockhampton
- maximum temperature record
- 45.3
- minimum temperature record
- -1.0
- P12749
- Category:Savatage albums
Sources (7)
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Travel guide
Understand
Rockhampton was established in 1855 and is one of Queensland's oldest cities. It was named by Queensland's first Land Commissioner, Mr W. Wiseman, who was supposedly inspired by the rocks in the river flowing through the town.
In the late 1800s, several nearby gold discoveries ensured continued economic growth of the region and of Rockhampton. Subsequently, as mining, grazing, farming and meat processing industries developed in Central Queensland, Rockhampton thrived as a regional service centre.
Rockhampton was incorporated as a city in 1902, and has continued to grow slowly but steadily ever since. It has a population of 79,000 people (2018). The Rockhampton area is surprisingly busy, with considerable traffic on the roads, and a substantial suburban area. It has a feel much more of a developed city than of an outback town.
Rockhampton is almost universally called Rocky. Just about every business has some variation of Rocky in their name or their promotion.
It is also famous as the hometown of Rod Laver – one of the best tennis players in history.
See
Many of the attractions in Rockhampton are operated by the local council, which has a focus on tourism promotion.
thumb|right|200px|Giant Fig in the Botanic Gardens thumb|right|200px|Church and schoolhouse at Rockhampton Heritage Village thumb|right|200px|Customs House. The arrival point for many immigrants to Australia in the 1800s
Do
200px|right|thumb|Crocodile at Koorana
Eat
Rockhampton is regarded as the beef capital of Australia, so be sure to go to a steakhouse when you are here.
Be warned that many establishments, especially that along the Bruce Hwy south of the river, become drive thru-only, after a certain time (varies by establishment, though usually after 8:30–9PM) as an anti-crime deterrent.
Drink
Rockhampton has 4 nightclubs located at the Quay Street end of William Street, and many bars scattered throughout the city. The Criterion Hotel situated at 150 Quay Street has a lively atmosphere and the bar and club is open till 3AM Friday and Saturday. The "Cri" as it's locally known is a great place for food and a few drinks in the afternoon as well. Locally known to have a ghost as well.
Sleep
There are many motels in Rockhampton, mostly on the roads into and out of town. Many offer standby rates. There is also a choice of accommodation in nearby Yeppoon, tending to have a nicer aspect, and still within easy reach of downtown Rockhampton.
Stay safe
Rockhampton is about as far south as the habitat of the salt water crocodile extends. These animals are dangerous to humans. If you are travelling north along the east coast of Australia, Rockhampton is where you have to start being aware of crocodiles. Crocodiles are seen in the Fitzroy River.
Go next
Gladstone and 1770 are both possible day trips.
Trips to the Great Barrier Reef and the Keppel Islands are available from Yeppoon, just 30 minutes drive away.
Rockhampton is a great base if you are travelling Central Queensland to the Gem Fields, Great Barrier Reef and Islands, Gladstone, The Coast, Gracemere, Mount Morgan
Travel guide from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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