| Population: 59,000 Positioned astride the tropic of Capricorn, Rockhampton marks the start of the tropical north and is the staring point when heading for Yeppoon and the Great Keppel Island. As Australia’s beef capital, “Rocky’ has held on to its roots as true-blue, unburnished Australia. The city’s quirky atmosphere and small town appeal is seen in the mix of Rockhampton's historical architecture, the Rockhampton Heritage Village and the six bull statues representing the main breeds of the area. But don’t be fooled by the giant bulls; Rockhampton’s theater, art gallery, botanic gardens, cultural center and beautiful coast offer a lot more than a good steak.
Sources: Rockhampton Tourist and Business Information 2004 http://www.rockhamptoninfo.com/tourist/attractions.php
Australia. Lonely Planet, 2004.
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