Maryborough to Rockhampton road trip: Best stops, distance & drive time
Maryborough to Rockhampton drive: Calliope and Rockhampton
The final leg of the Gympie to Rockhampton road trip is the hop from Gladstone to Rockhampton. The Calliope Conservation Park in Calliope is arguably the best stop along the way.
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 taking a guided tour of the impressive Capricorn Caves, admiring the Rockhampton Heritage Village and trying history-themed walking tours of Australia’s beef industry capital.
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.
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