Brisbane to Yeppoon road trip: Distance, driving time & stops
Attractions between Brisbane and Yeppoon: Rockhampton
Let’s not mince words. The drive from Gladstone to Rockhampton is dull. The Calliope Conservation Park in Calliope might keep you entertained for a bit, but you’re better off ploughing through to the biggest city in Central Queensland.
Top experiences to book in and around Rockhampton
- (Highly recommended ✅) Great Keppel Island day trip – with lunch.
- Cathedral Cave tour at Capricorn Caves. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- 90 minute Deep Vault Cave and Flower Pot tour at Capricorn Caves.
- Time Safaris walking tour.
Things to do in Rockhampton include touring the Capricorn Caves, enjoying the historic buildings of the Rockhampton Heritage Village and going on a history-themed walking tour.
The best places to stay in Rockhampton, Queensland
The best Rockhampton accommodation choices are:
- For character and charm: Denison Boutique Hotel.
- For heritage: Quality Hotel Regent.
- For well-equipped apartments: Quest Rockhampton.
- For really good value: Rockhampton Serviced Apartments.
- For a great pool: Korte’s Resort.
Rockhampton accommodation picks include the family-friendly Discovery Parks Rockhampton, the good value Rockhampton Court Motor Inn and the Quest Rockhampton apartments.
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