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 one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Rockhampton to see all of its attractions.
Activities & attractions in Rockhampton
When to visit Rockhampton
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.
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. Airlines that fly from Australia to Rockhampton include Etihad Airways, Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Rockhampton departs from Brisbane and takes around 1h 20m.
Car
Another option to get to Rockhampton is to pick up a car hire from Mackay, which is about 283 km from Rockhampton. You’ll find branches of Budget and Hertz, among others, in Mackay.
Airlines serving Rockhampton
Where to stay in popular areas of Rockhampton
Most booked hotels in Rockhampton
Hiring a car in Rockhampton
Hiring a car in Rockhampton costs $85 per day, on average.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 14% more expensive than at 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 $21.44 and $28.58. Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Rockhampton, while also 39% cheaper than other types, on average.
Best car hire deals in Rockhampton
Supplier choice
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$56/day
Intermediate
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$60/day