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24 Hour Itinerary

Breakfast at Coffee Club, Boathouse or Riverston Tea Rooms

Start the day with breakfast at one of the beautiful riverside cafés along Quay Street and Victoria Parade. Meander along the riverside and enjoy the water features and public art while you take in the history of this forgotten port city. There’s lots of shaded areas to sit in and enjoy that much needed morning coffee.

VICTORIA PARADE and Quay Street, Rockhampton
COFFEE CLUB
BOATHOUSE
RIVERSTON TEA ROOMS

Mount Archer Summit

One thing you should definitely squeeze into your day, take a trip up Mount Archer and enjoy the spectacular 360° country-to-coast view at the summit. The Nurim Circuit Elevated Boardwalk is just a short 300 metre walk starting at the summit car park and the views of the city are breathtaking.

Pilbeam Drive, North Rockhampton
EXPLOREROCKHAMPTON.COM.AU

Botanic Gardens Morning or Afternoon Tea

Enjoy a serene morning tea under the shade amongst the wildlife at the Gardens Tearooms and continue your day with a stroll through the heritage listed Botanic Gardens. Featuring a beautiful Japanese Garden and a number of interesting species to explore including the iconic Banyan tree, sausage tree and cotton wool trees.

100 Spencer Street, Rockhampton
GARDENSTEAROOMS.COM.AU

Rockhampton Zoo

Discover more than 60 species of native animals from across Australia, exotic animals from around the world, tropical rainforests and outback Australia exhibits. Animal feedings take place daily from 2.30pm to 3.20pm, and entry is free.

100 Spencer Street, Rockhampton
ROCKHAMPTONZOO.COM.AU

Lunch and Shopping in the CBD and Historical walk along Quay Street

East Street is the boutique shopping and café hub of the CBD boasting a number of boutique shoe stores, clothing stores and even Queensland’s longest running department store, Stewarts.

East Street Rockhampton

Dinner at Pacino’s, Ribs and Rumps or Criterion Hotel

Enjoy a family meal in style at Ribs and Rumps, alfresco Italian cuisine overlooking the Fitzroy River at Pacino’s, or an authentic pub meal and Rockhampton steak at the historic Criterion Hotel. All a stone’s throw away.

Victoria Parade and Quay Street, Rockhampton
PACINO’S Restaurant
RIBS AND RUMPS ROCKHAMPTON
CRITERION HOTEL

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