Miriam Vale to Rockhampton: Distance, drive & road trip stops
The best road trip stops on the drive from Miriam Vale to Rockhampton are Tannum Sands and Curtis Island. The drive to Rockhampton covers a 169km distance in around 1h51m.
The drive from Miriam Vale to Rockhampton is one of those journeys you do on the way to somewhere else. It connects a Bruce Highway roadhouse stop masquerading as a town with the main city of the Capricorn region in Central Queensland.
Rockhampton offers fascinating history walks and cave tours. To source the best Rockhampton accommodation deals, go here.
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Miriam Vale to Rockhampton distance and driving time
By car, the distance from Miriam Vale to Rockhampton in Queensland is 169km. You can expect a driving time of around one hour and 51 minutes.
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.
That said, there are a few road trip stops along the way if you’re happy to make the journey longer.
Miriam Vale to Rockhampton road trip: Should I stop in Gladstone?
The main city near the route of the Miriam Vale to Rockhampton road trip is Gladstone. It’s an industrial place and major port.
Beach suburb Tannum Sands is much more appealing than the city itself. But you can use Gladstone as a gateway. For a Great Barrier Reef island resort stay, you can take the Heron Island ferry to Heron Island and Wilson Island. Less plush, but with lots of nature to explore is Curtis Island. Again, the Curtis Island ferry leaves from Gladstone.
Well-reviewed Gladstone accommodation options include the Park View Motel, the Curtis Central Apartments and the Oaks Gladstone Grand Hotel.
Miriam Vale to Rockhampton drive: Calliope Conservation Park
If you’re skipping Gladstone, however, pretty much the only other stop worth considering for a leg stretch is the Calliope Conservation Park in Calliope.
Things to do in Rockhampton include guide tours of the Capricorn Caves and history-themed walking tours of this cattle-centric city on the Tropic of Capricorn. You can also visit the Rockhampton Heritage Village.
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.
