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EPISODE · Sep 2, 2026 · 10 MIN

Arriving in the Beef Capital: Rocky Drive and Riverside

from Australia Travel Podcast with Jack Thornton · host Jack Thornton

Jack Thornton drives north from Hervey Bay to Rockhampton, settling into the Beef Capital. He explores the Fitzroy River, checks out the heritage streetscape, and outlines the practicalities of moving to Central Queensland. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Australia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Australia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 33 of Australia Travel Podcast with Jack Thornton. Jack Thornton is in Rockhampton, Australia. Places in this episode: Hervey Bay, Bruce Highway, Quay Street, Customs House, Post Office, St Joseph's Cathedral, Criterion Hotel, ANZ Branch. Covered: Rockhampton arrival, Quay Street heritage, Fitzroy River wildlife, Mount Archer views, Museum and Zoo, Cost of living, Public transport, Driver licence transfer. Chapters:00:00 Bruce Highway02:59 Fitzroy River06:57 Great Western Hotel09:32 Rockhampton A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Rockhampton #CentralQueensland #BeefCapital #AustraliaTravel #RoadTripAU #BruceHighway #FitzroyRiver #MountArcher #QueenslandWinter #HerveyBayToCairns #CapricornCoast #GreatBarrierReef #TravelTips #MovingToAustralia #OutbackLife #AustralianFood #HeritageArchitecture #WildlifeWatching https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/australia/

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