A day out in Rockhampton

Rockhampton is in Queensland. Hopalong knows 7 things to do and 2 places to eat here. Prices are approximate adult prices in A$.

Top things to do in Rockhampton

Capricorn Caves tour
A$40 · Capricorn Caves · about 90 min
Above-ground limestone caves with a cathedral cave.
Mount Archer lookout
Free · Mount Archer · about 60 min
Views over the Fitzroy River and city.
Quay Street heritage walk
Free · City · about 45 min
Grand 1800s buildings along the river.
Rockhampton Zoo and Botanic Gardens
Free · Botanic Gardens · about 120 min
Free zoo with chimps, plus heritage gardens.
Rockhampton Museum of Art
Free · City · about 60 min
Riverside gallery opened in 2022.
Rockhampton Museum of Art
Free · City · about 60 min
Free regional art museum with talks and holiday activities.
Kern Arcade Sunday Markets
Free · City · about 45 min
Fresh produce and plants every Sunday morning.

Rockhampton Zoo and Botanic Gardens (Botanic Gardens): Free zoo with chimps, plus heritage gardens.
Mount Archer lookout (Mount Archer): Views over the Fitzroy River and city.
Rockhampton Museum of Art (City): Riverside gallery opened in 2022.
Quay Street heritage walk (City): Grand 1800s buildings along the river.
Rockhampton Museum of Art (City): Free regional art museum with talks and holiday activities.
Kern Arcade Sunday Markets (City): Fresh produce and plants every Sunday morning.

Café lunch in the city (City, around A$22): Cafés in the CBD.
Steak dinner in the beef capital (City, around A$50): Rocky is famous for its beef.

Access information can change. Check with the venue if access is essential.

Month	Low	High	Rainy days
January	22°C	32°C	9
April	16°C	28°C	6
July	9°C	23°C	3
October	16°C	28°C	6

Approximate long-term averages, not a forecast.