Introduction
When to visit
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.

When to visit Rockhampton

Rockhampton in December
Estimated hotel price
€102
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rockhampton in December
Estimated hotel price
€102
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

ZBLBiloela
GLTGladstone
ROKRockhampton

Airlines serving Rockhampton

Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,662 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,231 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,489 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,606 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,102 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (669 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (476 reviews)
Fiji Airways
Excellent (259 reviews)
Royal Brunei Airlines
Good (10 reviews)
Air Niugini
Okay (4 reviews)
Link Airways
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Where to stay in popular areas of Rockhampton

Most booked hotels in Rockhampton

Centrepoint Motor Inn
3 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
€80+
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Welcome Home Motel Rockhampton
3 stars
Good (6.6, Good reviews)
€80+
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Tropical Gate Motor Inn
3 stars
Good (6.2, Good reviews)
€76+
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Hiring a car in Rockhampton

Expect to pay €1.28 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 €15.26 and €20.34. The most frequently booked car type in Rockhampton is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Corolla or similar) is, on average, 56% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay €1.28 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 €15.26 and €20.34. The most frequently booked car type in Rockhampton is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Corolla or similar) is, on average, 56% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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