Top 5 Easter Activities

Be sure to plan your stay in the Rockhampton Region this Easter holidays to make the most of the major events and perfect mild autumn weather that will be on offer. To help you plan, we have gathered the Top 5 Easter Activities for the family to enjoy.

Be sure to plan your stay in the Rockhampton Region this Easter holidays to make the most of the major events and perfect mild autumn weather that will be on offer. To help you plan, we have gathered the Top 5 Easter Activities for the family to enjoy.
Leave your phones at home and get the kids back to nature with a day trip to Mount Morgan, mountain biking at First Turkey or even drop a line in the Fitzroy to catch dinner.

All the ROCK lovers can take the pressure down and check out John Farnham and friends at the Red Hot Summer concert or take a visit to the 2019 GEMBOREE at the Rockhampton Showgrounds. So lock your Easter schedule in now and stay local these holidays.

20 APRIL – RED HOT SUMMER TOUR WITH JOHN FARNHAM + MORE

Rocky will be rocking this Easter Saturday on the lawns at The Common as legend John Farnham with special guests Daryl Braithwaite, Jon Stevens, Vanessa Amorosi, Thirsty Merc and Dragon perform at the Red Hot Summer Tour. Children under 12 admitted free with paying parent/guardian! Tickets on sale now.

redhotsummertour.com.au

19-22 APRIL – GEMBOREE

Rockhampton is the chosen host for this year’s National Gem Show at the Showgrounds over Easter. Set to be the largest Gemboree to date with thousands expected to visit the region, you’ll want to be sure you join the masses and see what this gemstone and mineral frenzy is all about!

aflaca.org.au/gemboree/

DAY TRIP TO MOUNT MORGAN

Make the most of the beautiful autumn weather and head up to Mount Morgan for the day. Take a dip in the dam, let the kids go wild on the huge playground, take part in the Easter egg hunt at the railway museum or join a tour! Perfect for an affordable family day out.

mountmorgan.org.au

MOUNTAIN BIKING

With over 29.5km of trails catered for beginners through to advanced riders, the First Turkey Mountain Bike Reserve is a must-ride for this Easter break. Dust off your bikes and take the family on an off-road adventure to remember. Entry to the park is via German Street, Norman Gardens.

rockymtb.org.au

FISH THE FITZROY

Whether you have access to a boat or are planning to fish off the bank, there are plenty of Barra and other big fish to catch in the Fitzroy this Easter. Why not head down on Good Friday and try your hand at catching a fish for dinner? If you miss out on a catch, the local fish and chip shops will always be there for backup!

explorerockhampton.com.au/fishing