Rockhampton, known as the"Beef Capital of Australia", is also the gateway to Great Keppel Island and outback Queensland. Rockhampton Backpackers is located a short walk from the Fitzroy River and CBD shops. There is a large, well-equipped kitchen, dining room, and TV/ lounge room with cushy leather lounges to rest your weary body and help you to feel at home. The hostel features a newly built tropically landscaped swimming pool (the only hostel in town that has one) for our guests to enjoy and relax in. This is the perfect place to stop for a break from the long bus ride between Hervey Bay and Airlie Beach - have a rest, do your laundry, stock up on groceries, and experience a different pace of life in country Australia. Ask us about : Capricorn Dave's Bush Tours Aboriginal Dreamtime Centre Capricorn Caves Koorana Crocodile farm Myella & Kroombit Farm Stays Gemfields Work Opportunities out West; and Great Keppel Island Packages Want more: *We offer a free courtesy pickup from the bus and train stations within reception hours. *We provide our guests with free bike hire (an ideal way to explore Rocky) *Free luggage storage and day use of facilities for guests *Cheap Internet and laundry facilities *Free off street car parking and BBQ facilities Rates quoted are standard non-member rates. YHA / HI members receive 10% discount at check-in.