3 Best Landmarks in Rockhampton

“Rockhampton Heritage Village is one of the most famous destinations for travellers in Rockhampton, QL. The village features a wide variety of original and replica buildings, including restored vintage vehicles, machinery, an old schoolhouse, a doll collection, a fire station, and an extensive herb garden. Rockhampton Heritage Village also houses memorabilia and artifacts portraying life in the region from the 1850s to the 1950s. Here, you’ll also find the Hall of Clocks, featuring a remarkable selection of timepieces, along with homesteads, cottages, a timber cutters camp, a blacksmith shop, and a great range of vintage cars. The oldest clock on display dates back to 1630. All buildings were constructed on-site, with handmade roof trusses and support beams sunk two meters into the ground to withstand cyclones.”

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“Dreamtime Cultural Centre is a well-established cultural centre in Rockhampton, QLD. The Centre is a popular tourist attraction and an Indigenous cultural art and education centre. This first-class conference venue is widely recognised in Central Queensland. Dreamtime Cultural Centre was established as a Bicentennial Project, and the Centre was publicly opened by Australian Prime Minister Bob Hawke on April 9, 1988. The Centre spans 12 hectares and is divided by Limestone Creek, and the grounds offer guests hours of enjoyment, with walking trails throughout the property. The Dreamtime Cultural Centre celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2008.”

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“Archer Park Rail Museum is a historic former railway station in Rockhampton, QLD. The museum is celebrating its 125th anniversary this year. A rare French Purrey steam tram, restored as the museum's main attraction, and other exciting rail exhibits, including a C17 steam engine and Diesel Engine 1614, captivate visitors. Heritage rail carriages from 1903 and 1921 and an immersive soundscape recreate the atmosphere of the 1930s. The station building is a single-storey chamfer board structure set on brick or timber stumps. Archer Park Rail Museum features a hipped roof of corrugated iron, with galvanized iron ridge ventilators concealed by a parapet above a deep entablature. The main entrance includes paired timber panel doors with hinged timber side panels and a large arched glass fanlight above. Archer Park Railway Museum has wheelchair-accessible parking and a ramp at the museum entry.”

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