Once you’ve settled into your routine in the Rockhampton Region, you won’t want to miss visiting our top
tourism destinations. These iconic and much-loved locations are bound to be a hit with your family and visitors, and
won’t break the bank either.
We’ve included some of the most popular free and low-cost activities around Rockhampton below.
Rockhampton Zoo
100 Spencer Street, Rockhampton 4700
Opening Hours: 7 days, 9:00am to 4:30pm
The free Rockhampton Zoo is home to a host of beloved furry, feathered and scaly residents. Rockhampton Zoo could
well be the most popular place to visit in the entire region, with more than 30 species of animals housed inside
the Rockhampton Botanic Gardens. Say g’day to our chimpanzee troop or get up close and personal with the
meerkats and otters. A visit to the gibbon is of course a given. These animals are joined by native Australian
species including crocodiles, a cassowary, dingoes, emus, eagles and more.
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Mount Archer
Pilbeam Drive, Mount Archer 4701
Opening Hours: 24 hours
Mount Archer offers activities for the whole family. Spend time having a picnic at the ampitheatre overlooking
the city, taking photos, hiking, mountain biking, learning about Indigenous history, or exploring the summit
playground. Synonymous with Rockhampton, the Nurim Circuit boardwalk offers spectacular elevated views of the
city, perched over the very edge of Mount Archer.
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Mount Morgan
Mount Morgan 4714
Opening Hours: 24 hours
A historic gold rush town, around 40 minutes from Rockhampton’s CBD, a visit to Mount Morgan should be at
the top of your list if you love learning about history. A giant brick chimney greets you as you travel up the
picturesque Mount Morgan Range, a relic left behind by what was once one of Australia’s richest gold
mines. Once you arrive, marvel at heritage buildings in the town centre, visit the Mount Morgan Railway Museum,
enjoy a natural escape at Number 7 Dam, or take it all in from one of the local lookouts.
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Rockhampton Museum of Art
220 Quay Street, Rockhampton 4700
Opening Hours: 7 days, 9:00am to 4:00pm
The Rockhampton Museum of Art is the largest art gallery in regional Queensland, and houses more than 3,000
incredible pieces including paintings, ceramics, and sculptures. The museum hosts travelling exhibitions,
educational sessions, and First Nations programs, and entry is always free.
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Rockhampton Heritage Village
296 Boundary Road, Parkhurst 4702
Opening Hours: 7 days, 9:00am to 3:00pm
Rockhampton may be part of your future, but make sure you discover our city’s past at Rockhampton Heritage
Village. Explore original buildings dating back to the early days of Rockhampton, old shearing sheds, the
historic Rosewood Homestead, a one-hundred-year-old shop and more. Self-guided tours and tram rides will help you
make the most of your visit.
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Pilbeam Theatre
Corner Victoria Parade and Cambridge Street, Rockhampton 4700
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 4:30pm and 90 minutes prior to
performances
The Pilbeam Theatre is Rockhampton’s home of music, comedy, theatre and live performances. Sitting on the
riverfront, the Pilbeam hosts touring acts from across the globe – right through to local community
theatre productions. See It Live
is the place to go for tickets and event listings, or to secure a seat at other art and cultural performances
held across the region.
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Dreamtime Cultural Centre
703-751 Yaamba Road, Parkhurst 4702
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 3:00pm
A visit to the much-loved Dreamtime Cultural Centre will help you learn more about the region’s Indigenous
people and their deep and rich connection to the land, including the Darumbal people who are one of the
traditional custodians. The centre houses huts, native plants, replica burial sites, rock art, and traditional
ceremonial sites.
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