Taste Rockhampton

Australia’s beef capital and much, much more. Rockhampton is recognised as the beef capital of Australia with livestock production being dominated by beef cattle, currently numbering 3.2 million head in the Greater Rockhampton Region. Search out our steak restaurants that serve delicious local beef.

There’s lots of fresh local produce grown here right on the Tropic of Capricorn. The Rockhampton Racecourse Markets held every Sunday morning has area put aside for local produce often sold by the farmers who grew it.

Another great spot to find local produce is Berry Good Produce. Situated in a shopping Centre in Parkhurst, open seven days a week, its easy to find their local produce as its specially marked.

Rockhampton has a thriving coffee scene. We visited Dingles, who lllare very proud of their Eggs Benedict made lovingly with local produce, the Boathouse has magnificent views over the Fitzroy River and Riverston Tea Rooms serves up delicious home-made cakes and meals in a historic building situated in Quay Street.

After something stronger? Headricks Lane café, bar, restaurant and micro-brewery set is set in a historic warehouse in East Street.

Before you leave why not travel up to Mount Archer and have a picnic looking out over Rockhampton and the Fitzroy River. On the way there call into the Dean Street Bakery for freshly baked bread and goodies and Archers Cottage Cheese Lovers for cheese and charcuterie.

There’s lots of things to see and do in Rockhampton, and it’s easy to plan a visit here along the ACW. Have a look at, www.explorerockhampton.com.au for lots of ideas and more foodie experiences or call into the Visitor Information Centres at:

The Spire, 176
Gladstone Road, Rockhampton; Rockhampton Heritage Village or Mt Morgan Railway Museum and Visitor Information Centre.