Lifestyle

Rockhampton enjoys sunny, subtropical weather—without humidity and monsoonal conditions—providing an iconic Queensland lifestyle.

With clear skies the norm, you’ll be spoiled for choice deciding how to spend your time off. If you enjoy the great outdoors, there are walks and hikes, cycling trails, and fishing spots galore. Popular free attractions include the iconic Rockhampton Zoo and Botanic Gardens, and the stunning Rockhampton Museum of Art—the largest art gallery in regional Queensland.

There’s always something happening on stage at the Pilbeam Theatre, and the banks of the Fitzroy River buzz with action each July during Riverfest, when thousands come together to enjoy great food and music. If you’re here in April, you can’t miss the roar of Rockynats—Queensland’s biggest celebration of cars and bikes!

If retail therapy is more your style, grab a coffee and relax as you explore Rockhampton’s shopping precincts. And given we’re so close to the Capricorn Coast, a day trip to the beach is a breeze.

Weather

Living in Rockhampton, you’ll enjoy around 300 days of sunshine every year. Daytime temperatures typically range from 22-32 degrees during the summer, and 9-23 degrees in winter. Say goodbye to scraping a frosted windscreen or packing an umbrella for three months of the year—the coldest temperature ever recorded in Rockhampton was -1 degree!

Location

Rockhampton is part of the Capricorn region—named after the Tropic of Capricorn, which runs right through the city. The region’s position allows for easy day trips to the Southern Great Barrier Reef, the Capricorn Coast, and ever-popular Great Keppel Island. To the west, you’ll take in gorges, national parks, and eventually continue on towards the red sands of the outback.

The Rockhampton Region and Central Queensland is surrounded by ecologically diverse and enjoyable environments, perfect for boating, fishing, four-wheel-driving, cycling, and hiking.

Learn about the Rockhampton Region or find places to visit. 

Community

We pride ourselves on Rockhampton being a friendly, welcoming, and accepting city. We are a diverse community made up of people from every walk of life, and many different cultures—from families who’ve lived here for generations to brand-new arrivals from interstate and overseas; our Indigenous people from the Darumbal, Gaangalu and Barada Kabalbara Yetimarala Nations and our LGBTIQA+ community; from students to retirees, artists to doctors; young families and more.

No matter your background or where you’re moving from, you’ll find your own place and sense of community in Rockhampton, and make connections to support your new life here.

 

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