Name: Rockhampton Visitor Information Centre
Accreditation: Fully accredited VIC
Address: Rockhampton Heritage Village, 296 Boundary Road, Parkhurst QLD 4702
Phone: (07) 4936 8680
Opening Hours: Typically 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Type: Accredited Visitor Information Centre
Region: Rockhampton / Fitzroy River / Capricorn Coast / Central Queensland
What Area It Caters For
1. Rockhampton City (Primary Area)
- Rockhampton Botanic Gardens and Zoo
- Rockhampton Museum of Art
- Riverside Precinct (Fitzroy River)
- Heritage buildings and historic streetscapes
- Mount Archer National Park (Nurim Circuit)
2. Rockhampton Heritage Village Precinct
- Pioneer buildings and historical displays
- Local crafts, markets and events
- Orientation for regional touring routes
- Family‑friendly heritage attractions
3. Gracemere & Capricorn Highway Corridor
- Gracemere township and livestock saleyards
- Rural landscapes and farming districts
- Access to Stanwell, Alton Downs and inland touring routes
- Gateway to Central Highlands (Emerald, Blackwater)
4. Yeppoon & Northern Capricorn Coast
- Yeppoon Foreshore and Lagoon Precinct
- Main Beach, cafés and shops
- Rosslyn Bay Marina (Great Keppel Island ferries)
- Coastal walking and cycling paths
5. Emu Park & Southern Capricorn Coast
- The Singing Ship monument
- ANZAC Memorial Walk
- Emu Park Foreshore and beaches
- Zilzie and Keppel Sands coastal villages
6. Great Keppel Island & Keppel Bay Islands
- Snorkelling, diving and reef experiences
- Bushwalking tracks and island lookouts
- Eco‑tourism and marine wildlife encounters
- Ferry access via Rosslyn Bay Marina
7. Byfield State Forest & Byfield National Park
- Waterpark Creek and Upper Stony Creek
- Rainforest walks and freshwater swimming
- 4WD access to Five Rocks and Stockyard Point
- Camping and nature‑based recreation
8. Mount Morgan & Hinterland Townships
- Historic gold mining township
- Mount Morgan Railway Museum
- No. 7 Dam recreation area
- Scenic inland drives and heritage attractions
9. Regional Touring Routes
- Capricorn Highway (Rockhampton–Emerald–Longreach)
- Bruce Highway (Rockhampton–Marlborough–Gladstone)
- Scenic coastal touring along the Capricorn Coast
- Inland national park access routes
Services Provided
- Local and regional visitor information
- Maps, brochures and touring guides
- National park and coastal access advice
- Great Keppel Island ferry information
- Accommodation and activity referrals
- Event information and community updates
- Souvenirs and local products
- Guidance for coastal, inland and heritage touring routes
Summary
The Rockhampton Visitor Information Centre is the accredited VIC for the Rockhampton Region, supporting visitors exploring Rockhampton city, Gracemere, Yeppoon, Emu Park, Great Keppel Island, Byfield, Mount Morgan and the wider Central Queensland hinterland. It provides comprehensive visitor services, maps, heritage information, nature‑based guidance and regional touring support.