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Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia

July 31st 2008 15:03
Rockhampton is the unofficial capital of Central Queensland, and proudly declares itself the 'Beef Cattle Capital of Australia'. Yet it is also a proudly independent city, and, since the 1860’s, has had a strong secessionist movement thriving in the city.

It is located 638 km north of Brisbane, 8 metres above sea-level and just a few kilometres north of the Tropic of Capricorn. The view from Mt Archer is certainly worthwhile.

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Rockhampton Queensland Australia Mount Archer
Rockhampton From Mount Archer



Rockhampton Queensland Australia Quay Street
Quay Street, Rockhampton


Rockhampton Queensland Australia Old Customs House
Old Customs House, Rockhampton


Rockhampton Queensland Australia Steam Train Archer Park
Steam Trains Still Run From Archer Park Railway Station Museum


Rockhampton Queensland Australia Botanic Gardens Koala
A Koala In A Tree In The Botanic Gardens, Rockhampton


Rockhampton Queensland Australia Commercial Hotel
The Commercial Hotel In The CBD


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Comment by jillbrowne

September 27th 2008 06:14
That Commercial Hotel speaks volumes about Rockhampton... looks like a place for commercial and other travellers to stay comfortably.

Thanks for this history and the pictures.


Comment by KC Hill

September 27th 2008 07:12


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It is a nice pub. Never stayed there, but the beer was nice

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