Moving to Rockhampton

Published on 23 June 2025

Moving to Rockhampton is a great way to escape the hustle and bustle of city life, live a short drive from the beach and enjoy the convenience that comes from living in a major regional city.

Once you’ve decided to start the next chapter of your life in Rockhampton, the questions is how do you get here?

Getting to Rockhampton

Part of Rockhampton’s appeal is just how easy it is to get here. As the capital of Central Queensland, Rockhampton is just that – centrally located – and supported by a world-class airport and extensive network of highways.

Moving to Rockhampton by road

Rockhampton sits at the junction of the Bruce, Capricorn and Burnett Highways, with the Leichhardt Highway not too far away. Regardless of whether you’re moving to Rockhampton from the north, south or west, you’ll be able to stick to major roads with easy access to stops along the way. 

Several professional removalist companies operate out of or cover the Rockhampton Region, allowing you to take in the sights knowing your property is on its way and being looked after. 

If you’d prefer to move yourself, major truck, van, trailer and hire companies have depots and services in Rockhampton. The majority are based at Rockhampton Airport.

Getting Here Safely

There’s no escaping the fact that Australia and Queensland are big places, so it pays to plan your drive to Rockhampton to ensure a safe arrival.

Make sure you break up your drive at least every two hours to prevent fatigue. This will also present a great opportunity to explore and support regional Australian communities during your travels.

Before starting your journey, you’ll want to check your tyre pressure and consider a routine car service to avoid any unexpected mishaps!

Flying to Rockhampton

If you’re travelling light or need to make a house-hunting trip, you can fly here directly to Rockhampton Airport.

Rockhampton Airport is serviced by QantasLink and Virgin Australia with flights from Brisbane, Mackay, Townsville and Cairns. If you book connecting flights on a single ticket, your bags will be checked through to Rockhampton from anywhere else in the country – or even overseas.

When you arrive at Rockhampton Airport, you can hire a car, catch a taxi or rideshare into Rockhampton to begin your new adventure.

House Hunting

As soon as you know you’re moving to Rockhampton, it’s time to start looking for a place to live and many new residents find a house hunting trip beneficial.

Visit popular real estate websites like to get an idea of what you can find in your price range and preferred location, and contact agents and property managers directly to arrange visits through open houses or private inspections. Come prepared with paperwork such as references, bank statements and rental application forms to give you the best chance of securing your favourite property.

Treat your house hunting trip to Rockhampton like a taste test for living here – in between inspections, tick off a few of our free key attractions like Rockhampton Zoo, the Mount Archer Summit and Rockhampton Museum of Art. The search can also begin for your new favourite pub, restaurant or café. 

Explore Rockhampton has a list of hotels, apartments, caravan and camp grounds, motels and budget accommodation where you can stay during your visit.

Moving Checklist

Once you’ve found a home in Rockhampton, here are some of the things you may wish to consider to make your move as stress-free as possible: