Rockhampton Heritage Building Trail

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Rockhampton is known for it's elegant buildings, which stem from the city's rich merchant, maritime and gold-rush heritage.
Customs House
Rockhampton's Heritage Architecture
Three young women taking photos up on Customs House in the morning sun.
A young man walking his dog outside Customs House.
Rockhampton's Heritage Architecture
Three young women walking outside a heritage listed building
Rockhampton's Heritage Architecture
Rockhampton's Heritage Architecture
Rockhampton's Heritage Architecture
Quay Street is your destination to soak up Rockhampton's history and heritage. Starting at the wharves that were the gateway into Rockhampton, and continuing through most of the early Central Business District, this trail is filled with rich and enchanting history that runs almost two kilometres.

Rockhampton's Heritage Building Trail is one of Australia's most historically significant heritage strips and is Queensland's longest National Trust heritage-listed street.

Learn more about Rockhampton's heritage buildings in Explore Rockhampton's self-guided audio tours app, available for download from the Apple app or Google Play store.

Information

Website

www.explorerockhampton.com.au/Explore/Heritage-and-History

Address

Quay Street, Queensland, 4700

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