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  Rockhampton Queensland Australia
Rockhampton House Boats are a great way to spend a holiday on the water or you can do any number of activities including water skiing, boating, trying your luck with a rod or just reading a book as the river travels by.
Rockhampton is the birth place of many fine artists, performers and musicians.
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  Rockhampton, Queensland - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Rockhampton (or 'Rocky' as it is known by the locals) is a small city and Local Government Area in Central Queensland, Australia, located 42 km inland from the Capricorn coast on the Bruce Highway, approximately 640 kilometres north of Queensland's capital city, Brisbane.
Queensland Rail has a large workforce in the city, which is the meeting point for the main north coast rail line and the line to the major coalfields to the west.
Rockhampton's mayor at the time joked that she would change the lighting patterns of the city to add an 'o' to the end so it would greet viewers with the word 'hello'.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Rockhampton,_Queensland   (1766 words)

  
 Rockhampton, Queensland, Pictures
Rockhampton is at the center of a fertile agricultural area and is a major processing center for beef from the surrounding cattle ranches.
Rockhampton is at the junction of the north-south Bruce Highway, the east-west Capricorn Highway, and major railways that parallel the highways.
Rockhampton was settled in the 1850s as a river crossing and grew rapidly as a farming market and port after gold and copper were discovered, in 1858, about 100 km (about 62 mi) away.
www.greatestcities.com /Oceania/Australia/Queensland/Rockhampton_town.html   (211 words)

  
 Central Queensland Capricorn Region
To the east the blue waters of the Pacific Ocean lap the Capricorn Coast which is grandly decorated with stretches of sandy beaches, the Great Barrier Reef and semi-tropical islands.
The national parks of Carnarvon Gorge and Blackdown Tableland are within striking distance of Rockhampton and provide a lush and tropical escape from a landscape which is home to some of the best sunsets you'll see anywhere in Australia.
Rockhampton, just seven hours drive or an hour's flight from the capital Brisbane, is situated on the Tropic of Capricorn.
www.sunzine.net /rockhampton/welcome.html   (473 words)

  
 Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia
There are reminders to be found on the Bruce Highway at the city's exit and entrance and within the city where there are statues of Santa Gertrudis, Brahman, Braford and Droughtmaster bulls.
In 1954 formations of the ceiling of these caves were analysed, and found to be 150 million year of dinosaur footprints.
Rockhampton House Boats are a great way to spend a holiday on the water or you can do any number of activities including water skiing, boating, trying your luck with a rod or just reading a book as the river travels by.
www.time2travel.com /au/queens/rock/index.htm   (349 words)

  
 Rockhampton, Queensland
The city of Rockhampton, situated where the Bruce Highway crosses the Tropic of Capricorn, is a major centre that is rich in primary industry, history and natural beauty.
Rockhampton is considered the cultural and educational capital of central Queensland with its beautifully appointed civic theatre, botanic gardens and university.
The major industry in the region is coal, and Rockhampton is well known for its beef industry, ranging from the grazing of cattle to the processing of beef to a huge export industry.
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 AusEmade: Rockhampton Information and Attractions, Queensland (QLD), Australia
Settled in 1855 Rockhampton was named by Queensland first Land Commissioner Mr W Wiseman, who apparently was inspired by the rocks in the Fitzroy River.
Today Rockhampton is the centre of a huge beef industry processing some half a million beef carcases per year worth over $200 million in sales annually.
Rockhampton Botanic Gardens • Ph: 07 4936 8254 • One of the best in regional Australia, covering 96 acres the gardens were first established in 1869 and specialise in several areas, including Cycads and Hugo Lassen Fernery, a Japanese Garden will also delight you.
www.ausemade.com.au /qld/destination/r/rockhampton-attractions.htm   (667 words)

  
 2005 Rockhampton Cup on Wheels
Another successful running of the CQU Rockhampton Cup on Wheels saw the prestigious wheelrace titles stay in Queensland as local rider Jay Callaghan (Rockhampton CC) took the men's event and southern Queensland rising star Courtney Le Lay (Balmoral CC) landed the women's Capricornia Cup.
The pinnacle of the CQU Rockhampton Cup on Wheels is the men's and women's wheelraces: The CQU Rockhampton Cup on Wheels for the men, and the Capricornia Cup for the women, respectively.
Rockhampton Cycling Club has a proud history with the CQU Rockhampton Cup on Wheels and looks forward to hosting the strongest fields for the 2006 Cup.
www.cyclingnews.com /sponsors/rockhamptoncup   (1143 words)

  
 ROCKHAMPTON HOTELS, ROCKHAMPTON ACCOMMODATION, HOTELS ROCKHAMPTON, ACCOMMODATION ROCKHAMPTON, HOTELS IN ROCKHAMPTON, ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
Rockhampton is located 638km north of Brisbane and is the gateway to the Capricorn Coast.
Leichhardt Rockhampton is a premier hotel, situated at the entrance of a mall, in the heart of the city.
Located on the Tropic of Capricorn, Rockhampton is the gateway to the fabulous natural wonders of the Great Barrier Reef and is surrounding by semi-tropical islands, national parks and rainforests.
australianexplorer.com /hotels/queensland/index.php?City=Rockhampton   (527 words)

  
 Rockhampton Queensland Australia
Rockhampton, the Beef Capital of Australia is located on the Tropic of Capricorn and is the gateway to the Coast and the Outback.
Six bull statues representing the main breeds of the area are situated throughout Rockhampton in recognition of Rockhampton's Beef Capital of Australia title.
Gracemere Saleyards, on the outskirts of Rockhampton, handle the largest throughput of export beef cattle in Queensland, and is the largest stud-selling venue in the Southern Hemisphere.
www.sunzine.com.au /rockhampton/rockhampton-city.html   (365 words)

  
 Accommodation Queensland - Rockhampton Accommodation
Positioned close to the city, the Regency On Albert Rockhampton is just a short walk from the tourist attractions and beaches.
The hotel is also close to Rockhampton Mall as well as Kmart Plaza and is just a 5-minute drive from the airport.
Rockhampton is located on the Tropic of Capricorn, at the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, semi-tropical islands, lush national parks and rainforests, egm fields and heritage towns.Rooms
www.accommodation-queensland.net /rockhampton-accommodation.html   (466 words)

  
 Commerce Queensland
Rockhampton Regional Development Limited, along with Careerlinks CQ will inform attendees of two strategies to combat the ongoing skill shortages faced by local business.
Looking forward, Central Queensland respondents have forecast that general business conditions will be buoyant over the coming quarter, with 39.5 per cent of respondents saying they expect general business conditions to improve and 53.5 per cent saying general business conditions will remain the same.
Commerce Queensland Central Queensland Office is a Regional Certifying Body appointed by the Immigration Minister to certify and assist employers in regional areas of Australia to fill skilled vacancies.
www.qcci.com.au /www/index.cfm?itemID=26   (749 words)

  
 Rockhampton, Australia
Rockhampton is called the beef capital of Australia, with over 2 million head of cattle in the surrounding area, and huge figures of cattle greet visitors at the north and south entrances to the town.
Among the old churches St Andrew's (1893; Bolsover Street/Derby Street), St Paul's Cathedral (1887-93; Alma Street/William Street) and St Joseph's Cathedral (1899; William Street) are fine examples of Queensland architecture.
The Botanic Gardens in Spencer Street, established in 1869, are one of the finest subtropical parks in Australia, with the Murray Lagoon, home to countless water birds, orchid and fern houses, walk-through aviaries, a small zoo and a Japanese garden.
www.planetware.com /australia/rockhampton-aus-qld-rh.htm   (346 words)

  
 Rockhampton Accommodation and Tours - Queensland Australia
Rockhampton is situated on the Tropic of Capricorn and is the heart of the Capricorn Region.
Renowned for its easy access to the tropical island resorts to the north, the great Australian Outback to the West and an easy drive south to Brisbane and the Gold Coast.
Rockhampton is where the Reef meets the outback.
www.seedownunder.com.au /destination/queensland/rockhampton/rockhampton.html   (140 words)

  
 Rockhampton, Queensland Photographers - Wedding, Portrait, Commercial, Event and Other Photography Services
This Rockhampton, Queensland photographer featured listing has received 5 unique visitors in the past week.
Click here to learn more about why a Marketingtool.com Rockhampton photography service featured listing is one of the best methods of advertising your business.
This photographer services: Rockhampton, Queensland from a local, regional or national office.
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 Rockhampton - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Rockhampton, Queensland is a city in Queensland, Australia
Rockhampton, South Gloucestershire is a village in South Gloucestershire, England
This is a disambiguation page: a list of articles associated with the same title.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Rockhampton   (87 words)

  
 Rockhampton Accommodation
Rockhampton is in the Capricorn Region and ideally located if you wish to visit the Great Barrier Reef and the Whitsunday Islands.
Rockhampton accommodation, situated at the entrance to the mall in the heart of the city.
Rockhampton is the gateway to the fabulous natural wonders of the Great Barrier Reef.
www.auinfo.com /Rockhampton_Accommodation.htm   (200 words)

  
 Hotel - Rockhampton - Book your hotel at Openjet
The Citywalk Motor Inn is 800 metres from the city mall in Rockhampton and the railway station.
Rockhampton is located on the Tropic of Capricorn, at the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, semi-tropical islands, lush national parks and rainforests, egm fields and heritage towns.
Located on the main highway into Rockhampton, walking distance to the city centre, 2 minutes to the railway station, 5 minutes to the airport.
www.openjet.com /list.jsp?city=ROK   (230 words)

  
 Rockhampton Tower
Geographically to the North thru East overlooks suburban Rockhampton and the range of mountains known locally as The Berserkers.
Rockhampton’s main runway 15/33 (2,628M), which is capable of accommodating B747 and larger aircraft types.
Full aircraft re-fuelling and maintenance services are available on-airport, and the Bureau of Meteorology maintains a regional forecasting weather office at the aerodrome.
www.airservices.gov.au /aboutus/facilities/towers/rockhamptontower.asp   (323 words)

  
 Rockhampton Florist - Flowers for all Occasions & Seasons
Fresh flowers are delivered fast to all areas in Central Queensland including Rockhampton City, South Rockhampton, North Rockhampton, Central Queensland University, Emu Park, Yeppoon, Gracemere, Mount Morgan, Biloela, Emerald, Monto, Blackwater, Gladstone, Boyne Island and most of the surrounding areas.
Great care is taken to promptly deliver flowers to all the hospitals including the Rockhampton Base Hospital, Mater Hospital, Hillcrest Hospital, as well as all the Nursing Homes in the area.
This Rockhampton Florist will deliver flowers for any occasion whether it be a birthday, new baby celebration or a sympathy tribute.
www.rockhamptonflorist.com   (210 words)

  
 Rockhampton Australia
} Rockhampton is a small city and Local Government Area in Central Queensland, Australia, located slightly inland from the coast on the Bruce Highway, approximately 640 kilometres north of Queensland's capital city, Brisbane.
''HMAS Rockhampton'' (J-203/M-203), named for the city of Rockhampton in Queensland, was a Bathurst class corvette built by Walkers Limited at Maryborough in Queensland, launched on 26 June 1941 and commissioned on 21 January 1942.
''HMAS Rockhampton'' paid off to reserve on 5 August 1946, was sold on 6 January 1961 and departed Australia for Japan under tow by the tug ''Benton Maru'' in 1962.
www.artistbooking.com /trips/176/rockhampton-australia.html   (446 words)

  
 Central Queensland - Queensland Holidays
Bringing together the regions of Capricorn and Gladstone, Central Queensland offers you a lovely blend of laidback country charm amidst diverse natural beauty.
Enjoy the laidback charm of a beach holiday, a paradise bursting at the seams with natural beauty, in Central Queensland.
Central Queensland has a plethora of great places for you to stay on your holiday.
www.queenslandholidays.com.au /capricorn/rockhampton.cfm   (177 words)

  
 Rockhampton Cycling Club Inc Website
The 2006 CQU Rockhampton Cup on Wheels will be held on Friday 20th and Saturday 21st January 2006.
The CQU Rockhampton Cup on Wheels has been in existance since 1960, when the inagural Rockhampton Cup was run and won by John McMaster.
The CQU Rockhampton Cup and Herron Todd White Capricornia Cup Hall of Fame recognises these cyclists.
www.rockhamptoncyclingclub.com /index.php?pr=Track   (281 words)

  
 Hotels in Rockhampton, Queensland
At the Comfort Inn Rockhampton, we take pride in making the time to take care of all the details that make your stay a pleasant one.
Located near Rockhampton's central business district, the Country Comfort Rockhampton is an ideal destination for corporate groups, families or anyone after a relaxing holiday.
The Rockhampton Hospital, and Tafe college are also just minutes away.
www.hotels-hoteles.com /Queensland/Rockhampton.htm   (1179 words)

  
 Rockhampton HOG Chapter, Rockhog - Harley Davidson Owners chapter in Rockhampton - Australia
In the past we have hosted the Queensland State HOG rally.
The Rockhampton HOG has a membership of a couple of dirty dozens, our monthly meeting is hosted 3rd Saturday, 4:30 pm at various members homes.
To join a monthly (official) ride, you need to ride a Harley Davidson, be at least an International HOG member (or sincere intentions of becoming one) and you need to have read and agreed to and follow our ride rules(below).
www.ozemate.com /rockhog   (328 words)

  
 Welcome Rockhampton Queensland Australia
Ascot Hotel : Backpackers accommodation located in central North Rockhampton, Queensland Australia.
The Bridge Motor Inn : Rockhampton Accommodation - The Bridge Motor Inn - Rockhampton - Rockhampton Accommodation situated in the Rockhampton City Heart on the Fitzroy River.
Comfort Inn Rockhampton is centrally located with 44 quiet rooms off the highway.
www.hotelofaustralia.com /queensland/rockhampton.htm   (207 words)

  
 Central Queensland University (Rockhampton / Queensland) - Auslandsstudium Australien - Studieren Australien - Studium ...
Central Queensland University (Rockhampton / Queensland) - Auslandsstudium Australien - Studieren Australien - Studium Australien
Mit ihrer großen Auswahl an Campi in ganz Queensland, Sydney, Melbourne und Übersee ermöglicht es die CQU ihren Studenten, sowohl zwischen Fern- und Direktstudium als auch zwischen verschiedenen Studienstandorten während ihres Studiums zu wechseln.
Der Hauptcampus der CQU liegt in Rockhampton, 650 Kilometer nördlich von Brisbane.
www.central-queensland-university.de   (774 words)

  
 Rockhampton travel guide - Wikitravel
Oceania : Australasia : Australia : Queensland : Rockhampton
Rockhampton is one of Queensland's oldest cities, established in 1855.
Koorona Crocodile Farm, north of Rockhampton has hundreds of crocodiles.
wikitravel.org /en/Rockhampton   (83 words)

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