Rockhampton – Australia’s Beef Capital!🐄
📖 Did You Know? With a population of 60,000, Rockhampton is home to Central Queensland University (CQU) 🎓. Known as the "Beef Capital of Australia", it produces over half of the nation's beef—so expect top-quality steaks at unbeatable prices! 🥩💰 🚘 Getting Here Brisbane → Rockhampton: 620km (8.5-hour drive) 🚗 Bundaberg → Rockhampton: 300km (3.5-hour drive) 🛣️ 📷 Must-Do Experiences 1️⃣ Eat ALL the Beef! Whether at a local pub or grilling your own (we bought ours from a butcher—so worth it!), the steak here is next-level delicious 🔥🍽️. Pro tip: Ask for Rangers Valley or Black Angus cuts—melt-in-your-mouth goodness! 2️⃣ Mount Archer Lookout 🌃 The best spot for panoramic city views (like every Aussie town, there’s always that one epic lookout!). Sunset or night-time visits are magical. 3️⃣ Stargazing at the Beach 🌌🏖️ Our $148/night beachside accommodation slept 4-6 people—clean, cozy, and perfect for late-night Milky Way viewing! Final Verdict? Rockhampton isn’t about flashy attractions—it’s about simple pleasures: ✅ Unbeatable beef (seriously, life-changing steaks). ✅ Stunning outback sunsets & starry skies. ✅ A relaxed, authentic Aussie experience.😋🔪 #Australia #Rockhampton#BeefLoverParadise #OutbackAdventures #SteakOverload #CQUCampus #MountArcherViews