Rockhampton

Rockhampton is located in Queensland, Australia and is a city and local government area. It is located on the Fitzroy River, and is north of the state capital, Brisbane. Rockhampton is a popular tourist destination, due to the fact that it is sunny nearly year round in the area. Tourists...

Rockhampton is located in Queensland, Australia and is a city and local government area. It is located on the Fitzroy River, and is north of the state capital, Brisbane. Rockhampton is a popular tourist destination, due to the fact that it is sunny nearly year round in the area. Tourists enjoy lots of outdoor activities, and students interested in attending English courses in Rockhampton will find that there are a great deal of activities to keep them busy during their stay including rock climbing, horseback riding, and even skydiving. Students who would like to take English courses in Rockhampton will be able to practice their new English skills in a variety of ways; they can shop, head to the Rockhampton Zoo, visit Mount Archer National Park, or perhaps visit the Rockhampton Art Gallery or a nearby museum. Temperatures stay fairly warm in Rockhampton, where students can expect a subtropical climate and nice weather about 300 days per year. For those interested in music and culture, Rockhampton also has several festivals and theatres to enjoy, including the annual "Big River Jazz" program and The Pilbeam Theatre.