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EPISODE · Sep 9, 2026 · 9 MIN

Rockhampton River Barrage and the Beef Capital

from Australia Travel Podcast with Jack Thornton · host Jack Thornton

Jack explores the Fitzroy River Barrage plans, visits the Museum of Art and Botanic Gardens, rides the cheap TransLink bus to Yeppoon, and prepares his ute for the drive north to Cairns. ☕ 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 40 of Australia Travel Podcast with Jack Thornton. Jack Thornton is in Rockhampton, Australia. Places in this episode: Quay Street, Rockhampton Botanic Gardens, Rockhampton Museum of Art, The Two Professors, Yeppoon Foreshore, Great Western Hotel, Frenchville. Covered: Administrative tasks, Local transport costs, Museum and gardens, Pub culture, Road trip prep. Chapters:00:00 Quay Street01:24 Rockhampton Botanic Gardens03:51 Great Western Hotel06:47 Frenchville A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Rockhampton #CentralQueensland #BeefCapital #BruceHighway #TravelAustralia #OutbackRoadTrip #CairnsBound #TransLink #FitzroyRiver #QueenslandWinter #TravelTips #SoloTravel #UteLife #HerveyBayToCairns #AustralianCoffee #RegionalAustralia #TravelPodcast #JackThornton https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/australia/

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