Moving Here

A woman leans against the railing of a bridge, as she looks across the Fitzroy River towards apartment buildings in Rockhampton's CBD. Cars can be seen travelling across a bridge in the distance
Rockhampton is a city built around its laid-back lifestyle

Relocating can be stressful. It’s helpful to plan ahead so your arrival into Rockhampton is as straightforward as possible.

You can find numerous businesses here that can help you move, as well as vehicle hire companies if you’re comfortable doing your own heavy lifting.

Partially filled moving boxes sit on a bedroom floor
Do it yourself or hire a removalist?

Removalists

A handful of professional removalists are based right here in Rockhampton, while others provide services from outside the region. These can be found with a simple web search.

When considering a removalist we’d recommend:

  • Considering your individual needs
  • Reading reviews
  • Comparing quotes between businesses
  • Checking insurance coverage for your belongings
A woman stands before a row of car hire desks inside an airport terminal, waiting to speak to an attendant
Rockhampton Airport has a range of vehicles for hire

Truck, Van and Trailer Hire

Nationally established and reputable truck, van, and trailer hire companies have depots in Rockhampton, if you’d prefer to move your furniture and belongings yourself. Most truck and van hire businesses are based at Rockhampton Airport, just 5km from the CBD.

Moving Checklist

Here are a few tips to make your arrival into Rockhampton as smooth as possible:

  • Check access at your new property for moving-in day (e.g. where to park your moving truck or trailer)
  • Inform your new neighbours ahead of time if possible
  • Ergon Energy and Origin Energy provide electricity in regional Queensland, so you’ll need to contact them in advance to make sure you can turn your lights and appliances on
  • Arrange phone and internet connections
  • Consider booking accommodation if you’ll be arriving late in the day

This is general advice only. Be sure to do your homework to decide what works for you.

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