Stop, see, stay. You’ll be surprised.
Visit Rockhampton to experience world-class mountain bike trails, trophy Barramundi to be caught right in the heart of town, full-bull adventures, treetop boardwalks, visiting cheeky animals at the Zoo, exploring ancient caves, bushwalks and hikes, farm stays, indigenous experiences, events to rival those of Australia’s big cities, a significant art collection that includes some of Australia’s greats, heritage and history, breweries, bars and eateries all over town and daytrips to the Southern Great Barrier Reef… that’s just a short list of what you can experience when you Explore Rockhampton.
Gear up for an adrenaline pumping, fashion filled, drool worthy, culturally immersive and revving good time in Rockhampton with this epic line up of major events in 2025.
With many of these major events hosted along the banks of the Fitzroy River (Tunuba) in the heart of the Riverside Precinct and throughout the CBD.
From burnouts to pop culture to bull riding to food and wine, there’s something for everyone on Rockhampton’s major events calendar.
With over 300 days of sunshine a year and an abundance of fresh air and greenery, Rockhampton is the perfect destination for a family getaway all year round.
Switch off and immerse yourself in nature with an authentic Central Queensland farm stay adventure or delight in one of the boutique accommodation options just a hop, skip and a jump from the beautiful riverside precinct.
You’ll be spoilt for choice with plenty of fun activities for the whole family, from chatting to chimpanzees at the free zoo, wandering along treetop boardwalks and exploring ancient caves, to lush garden picnics, scenic bike rides and cooling off with a splash in the pool. You might even take a day trip to the Capricorn Coast and explore our local beaches and islands.
There are plenty of opportunities to become a regular at one of the city’s cafes and restaurants, with a full range of dining experiences to choose from. If you are looking for somewhere to dine with great riverfront views, iconic heritage scenes or an electric atmosphere then you’re in luck.
You’ll find a mix of fine dining restaurants, cafes, pubs and takeaways right in the middle of Rockhampton’s CBD and a littler further afield nestled in amongst our leafy suburbs.
