Townsville to Rockhampton Flights

One of the oldest cities to come up in Queensland, Rockhampton is a booming city that has a lot to offer the family. It is located near the Fitzroy River and enticed settlers due to its extremely fertile valleys. After gold was first found in Canoona in 1858, the first gold rush in Australia took place, leading to the entry of many migrants and the development of the large port that is known to be the second-largest in the state of Queensland. It is now considered to be Central Queensland's regional centre and is mainly used for agriculture and industrial purposes. It has a very rich culture and history that has inspired many wonderful art galleries and cultural centres. 

Tip: The best time to visit this lovely city is during the months of August and September for best weather conditions. 

Getting to Rockhampton

Rockhampton Airport is situated to the west of the city and has frequent direct flights to Rockhampton from Townsville. Some of the airlines that fly between the two places are Qantas Airways, Jetstar Airways and Virgin Australia, making travelling from Townsville to Rockhampton very easy. Townsville to Rockhampton flights are only about two hours long, give or take a few minutes. 

Tip: Book your flight tickets at least two months prior to your date of departure for the best rates. 

Activities and Attractions

Rockhampton has many areas that make it a wonderful place for the family. There are the lovely Botanic Gardens, the Zoo that is home to about seventy species of exotic and native animals and the Kershaw Gardens where there is a playground and a water play zone. 

You can find some amazing spots to dine at along the Fitzroy River such as pubs, steak houses, clubs, cocktail bars and restaurants. If you visit Mt Archer’s National Park, you will be able to get a spectacular view of Rockhampton. 

If you would like to appreciate the rich past of Rockhampton, which may be essential if you want to truly appreciate the city as it is today, you need to visit the Rockhampton Heritage Village, where you can find around 20 buildings of historical value. The Dreamtime Cultural Centre is the place to be if you want to learn more about the aboriginal culture of the land where you can also view the lovely artwork of the natives. 

Adventure lovers can take a tour around the Capricorn Caves and visit the Capricorn Spire. For the brave hearts, a Koorana Crocodile farm is a must see, and you will even be able to feed some of the crocodiles and if you are really brave, hold one of the younger ones. 

Tip: Pack for outdoor adventures, but be careful of crocodiles near the Fitzroy River. 

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