The Rockhampton Region of Central Queensland is a friendly, progressive region that has retained and enhanced the finest parts of its heritage and natural tropical environment.

The people of Rockhampton Region have built on the foundations laid by the pioneering gold miners and pastoralists of the 1800s, transforming the region into a prosperous community that is today the service centre for the resource-rich hinterland.

The Rockhampton Region lies on the Tropic of Capricorn, straddling the magnificent meandering Fitzroy River. It's the heart of coastal Queensland where three unique areas meet - the coast (Livingstone Shire), the hinterland (Fitzroy Shire), and Rockhampton City itself. And it's the combined attractions and strengths of these three areas supported by the multi billion dollar hinterland coal mining basin that have made this region a centre for development, an unparalleled tourist destination, a centre for educational excellence, and the hub of Queensland's growth.

Rockhampton City

Rockhampton is Queensland's favourite tropical city bounded by the majestic Berserker ranges and tranquil Mt Archer. A busy, growing city, friendly and progressive, sprawling over 187 square kilometres, Rockhampton offers the benefits of metropolitan life with room to breathe. The historical architecture has captured the hearts of visitors for decades, while the city's tropical and native gardens are known across the world.

The Coast...Livingstone Shire

Golden days, balmy, moonlit evenings, sparkling clear water, and brilliant sunrises characterise the breathtakingly beautiful Capricorn Coast. It's a place where you can still enjoy a solitary walk along a clean, sandy beach while taking in spectacular panoramic views over the glorious Keppel Isles, stepping stones to the eighth wonder of the world, The Great Barrier Reef. Further north, Byfield Forest offers cool seclusion in a tropical rainforest environment. The aptly named 'Scenic Highway' runs parallel to this magnificent coastline linking the townships of Yeppoon and Emu Park via thirteen glorious beaches. The long stretches of golden sand and turquoise sea are truly inviting and the towering cliff faces, pine, pandanus and sheoak are reminiscent of Mediterranean coastlines - without the crowds.

Fitzroy... The Big River Shire

Fitzroy is the Big River Shire and it is this magnificent river resource that contributes to the shire's economic and recreational attributes. Fitzroy is the beginning of the Queensland rural hinterland and this part of Queensland has developed an impressive record as a progressive small shire, receptive to development and good to do business with. Fitzroy Shire and its people are familiar with major developments and the character it takes to make them happen.