What’s your ideal Rocky roadtrip?

Published on 05 June 2025

Planning a long weekend in Rockhampton with your besties, your partner, or your mates but not sure what to do? Whether you’d rather be chasing thrills, dancing from dusk til dawn, snapping foodie pics, or soaking up nature, Rockhampton has something for everyone!

Answer the quiz below to discover your ideal holiday vibe before checking out our custom recommendations to match.

What’s your ideal holiday vibe?

1. You’re packing for a long weekend. What’s going in first?

• (a) Hiking boots and your Garmin
• (b) Going out outfits and your party playlist
• (c) Reusable coffee cup and your Instagram-saved foodie hit list
• (d) Hat, swimmers and sunscreen

2. Your perfect morning starts with…

• (a) Getting up early to catch the sunrise
• (b) Sleeping in, obviously (it's a holiday after all)
• (c) A perfectly brewed flat white and a fresh almond croissant
• (d) Birds chirping, fresh air, and no phone reception

3. You’ve got one free afternoon. What’s the move?

• (a) Anything that gets the heart pumping
• (b) A long lunch with cocktails
• (c) Meeting your bestie to try out the newest café or dessert bar
• (d) A leisurely hot girl walk, or lying under a tree with a book

• Mostly A’s? You’re an Adventure Seeker
• Mostly B’s? You’re a Night Owl
• Mostly C’s? You’re a Foodie
• Mostly D’s? You’re a Nature Lover

Your Rocky bucket list revealed…

ADVENTURE SEEKER

You're in it for the action, the views and the adrenaline.

• Start your morning with a 90-minute explorer tour at the Capricorn Caves, or catch the sunrise from the top of Mount Etna
• Head out on a fishing charter on the Fitzroy River (Tunuba), home of the Barra.
• Pump up the pace with a ride through the First Turkey Mountain Bike Trails.
• Looking for something totally different? Book a farm stay at Alkoomi Adventure Farm Stay and get muddy with real country experiences.
• Plan a day trip to Byfield National Park, Yeppoon or Great Keppel Island for rainforest dips or stunning beach without the crowds.

NIGHT OWL

You live for a good feed, cool drinks, and late-night dance floors.

• Kick off your night with a classic Rocky steak at one of the city’s iconic pubs
• Try cocktails local craft brews and tapas at Headricks Lane and Big Rock Brewery.
• Hit up the Great Western Hotel for one of their fortnightly Line Dancing Classes or the Great Western Hotel Bull Riding series and after party.
• Ready to dance? Head to The Goat or Zodiac Nightclub and keep the night going.
• After a well-deserved sleep-in, ease into the next day with brunch along the riverbank (Hummingbird Café or the Riverston Tea Rooms are both local favourites) and or a stroll along the Nurim Circuit Walk at Mount Archer National Park, with epic views and laid-back energy.

FOODIE

Camera eats first, always.

• Start with brekky at Kinsfolk or Hummingbird Cafe where the coffee game is strong and the brunch menu is even stronger.
• Stroll through the Rockhampton Museum of Art for a dose of culture and aesthetic inspo.
• Out and about on your way to Mount Archer National Park, the Mount Etna? or Capricorn Caves Be sure to stop in at Dean St Bakery for a freshly baked sweet treat.
• Aesthetic meals are always on the menu at the Riverston Tea Rooms, Hummingbird Cafe or Garden Tearooms, all of which are ideal local lunch stops.
• Finish strong with dinner by the river. Choose from The Boathouse, TruFusion, Pacino’s or Skyrings for sunset drinks and a feed you’ll be dreaming about for days.

NATURE LOVER

You crave fresh air, quiet, and the kind of beauty that doesn’t need a filter.

• Catch the sunrise (or sunset) from Mount Archer’s Nurim Circuit Boardwalk.
• Spend a morning or afternoon leisurely exploring the Rockhampton Botanic Gardens.
• Explore Mount Etna National Park or discover the underground wonders at the Capricorn Caves.
• Drive to Byfield National Park for lush forests and swimming holes, or chill beachside at Yeppoon Lagoon.
• Want more zen? Unplug at a local farm stay for stars, fresh air and no distractions.