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How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Rockhampton travel guide

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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. Rockhampton deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Activities & attractions in Rockhampton

Laser Tag and Arcade
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When to visit Rockhampton

Rockhampton in January
Estimated hotel price
$155
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rockhampton in January
Estimated hotel price
$155
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 2 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Australia to Rockhampton include Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways and Singapore Airlines. 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 176 miles from Rockhampton. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Turo, among others, in Mackay.

Plane

When flying to Rockhampton, you’ll arrive at Rockhampton (ROK), which is located 2 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Australia to Rockhampton include Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways and Singapore Airlines. 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 176 miles from Rockhampton. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Turo, among others, in Mackay.

Airports near Rockhampton

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Airlines serving Rockhampton

United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (852 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (829 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (472 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (400 reviews)
Link Airways
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Where to stay in popular areas of Rockhampton

Most booked hotels in Rockhampton

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Capricorn Motel & Conference Centre
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$149+
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Mercure Rockhampton
4 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
$162+
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The Q Motel Rockhampton
3 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
$116+
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Cosmopolitan Motel & Serviced Apartments
3 stars
Good (6.6, Good reviews)
$117+
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Zed Motels Tropical Gateway
3 stars
Good (6.3, Good reviews)
$128+
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Hiring a car in Rockhampton

Hiring a car in Rockhampton costs $103 per day, on average, or $205 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 12% more expensive than at Rockhampton.

Expect to pay $1.66 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 $19.87 and $26.49. The most frequently booked car type in Rockhampton is Premium (Toyota Land Cruiser Prado or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Corolla or similar) is, on average, 14% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Rockhampton costs $103 per day, on average, or $205 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 12% more expensive than at Rockhampton.

Expect to pay $1.66 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 $19.87 and $26.49. The most frequently booked car type in Rockhampton is Premium (Toyota Land Cruiser Prado or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Corolla or similar) is, on average, 14% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Best car hire deals in Rockhampton

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$73/day

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$73/day

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