Easter School Holidays in Rockhampton
Everything you need for a family fun getaway
With over 300 days of sunshine a year and an abundance of activities like visiting the free zoo, discovering tree top boardwalks and attending action packed events, Rockhampton is a perfect destination for a family getaway all year round.
If you're hitting the road this Easter school holidays with the family and have your sights on a Central Queensland destination, Rockhampton needs to be at the top of your list.
From beef to burnouts and meerkat experiences to kids pottery classes and everything in between, there's something for every family in Rockhampton.
Read on for your ultimate guide to Rockhampton this Easter school holidays.
NB: Some of these activities require booking a ticket prior to arrival.
FLYING FRUIT FLY CIRCUS
Saturday 2 April
The world-famous Flying Fruit Fly Circus returns to the Pilbeam Theatre to kick off the holidays. Girls With Altitude combines the cartoons of celebrated Australian artist Judy Horacek (Where is the Green Sheep?), with the world-class skills of the young artists of the Flying Fruit Fly Circus. From the environment to equality, the young acrobats of the Fruit Flies propose new perspectives on the future using their famously exuberant mix of youthful energy and high-level circus skills.
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ROCKYNATS 02
15 April - 17 April
If your family are lovers of horsepower, show cars, burnouts and drifting, then Rockynats 02 is the place to be. Taking place over the Easter long weekend, the event has a fantastic program lined up with family fun activities.
Be sure to tick off these top three events with the kids:
- Rev It Up Racing
Here's something the kids are gonna love at the McDonald's Showgrounds Precinct - REV IT UP RACING! They can experience the action of racing with the Junior Racing Experience & Kids' Pit Stop Challenge for free on the Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
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Pro-Wrestling
Who’ll stay down for the count and who’ll be reigning champion at Rare Spares Rockynats 02?! Introducing the family friendly wresting line-up from Queensland Wrestling Alliance Rockhampton at the McDonald’s Showgrounds Precinct with 5 entertaining shows over Saturday and Sunday.
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Mulletfest - Junior Competition
Mulletfest finally comes to Queensland with thanks to Rare Spares Rockynats 02! Celebrating the hairstyle that’s all about business at the front, party at the back! The Mulletfest team is keen to see what Rockynats has to offer from our Junior competitors
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PBR ROCKHAMPTON INVITATIONAL
Saturday 16 April
Don't forget to pack the cowboy boots!
The family hasn't experienced the Beef Capital of Australia without stepping inside the Great Western Hotel for a bull riding event. And this Easter, you're in luck!
On Saturday 16th April, man and beast will meet head to head for an epic night full of adrenaline at the PBR Rockhampton Invitational.
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MEET THE MEERKATS
Nothing will excite the kids more than meeting the cheeky mob of meerkats at the Rockhampton Zoo - literally. For an absolutely unforgettable experience, book the family in for a meerkat encounter. The encounter will have you up close and personal with the mob of 6 and includes a feeding session and private keeper talk. Don't forget to bring a camera or smart phone so you can document your experience.
After your meerkat experience, travel a little further into the zoo and you'll meet a family of chimpanzees, including baby Mzuri, born in December 2021, lazy kangaroos, snoozing koalas and 'The Colonel', the Zoo's resident salty croc.
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Partake in a history lesson
Partake in a history lesson with a visit to the Rockhampton Heritage Village.
The village authentically captures a generous slice of an earlier generations’ way of life and is a wonderful opportunity for your whole family to learn and have fun. Over the Easter school holiday period the village has a fantastic program running with heaps of fun activities on offer including feeding the animals, vintage car, stage coach, and Rory the Roadtrain rides.
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get arty. get messy
Rockhampton's newest attraction has opened it's doors just in time for the Easter school holidays.
Located in the heart of the Rockhampton Riverside Precinct on Darumbal Land, the Rockhampton Museum of Art holds one of the finest collections of modern Australian paintings.
Let the kids creativity run wild with the gallery's 'Delicious Delights' workshop. Taking place on the 5th April, this workshop will see the kids getting messy and creating something special from clay! Items will even be glazed and fired at the conclusion of the workshop.
The Gallery also has a fantastic school holiday program lined up, with Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art presenting APT10 Kids on Tour. This exciting free hands-on art-making program connects young visitors and their families with ideas and cultures from across Australia, Asia and the Pacific through a diverse range of activities celebrating community, diversity and mindful contemplation.
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great western hotel holiday program
Outside of the PBR Rockhampton Invitational, the Great Western Hotel has a great Easter school holiday program lined up.
Think high tea that will have you and the kids indulging in lavish sweet and savoury delights like chicken waldorf sandwiches, lamb & pea open-top pies and fresh scones with cream and jam. If the kids are more JoJo Siwa or Frozen fans, then they have that too! Join the J-Team with their JoJo Siwa superstar impersonator, Chloe Frost in a high energy tribute concert on April 13th and back it up with an interactive sing-a-long and story Frozen experience on the 14th April.
And if that's not enough, let the kids run wild in an inflatable adventure land while you sit back and relax with a delicious lunch.
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CAPRICORN CAVES NIGHT TOUR
Sunday 10 April
Explore the ancient chambers of Rockhampton's oldest playground, the Capricorn Caves, for a special night tour these school holidays.
Start your evening with a delicious burger then wander through the amazing tropical limestone caves during a 45 minute tour as knowledgeable guides share stories and history with you.
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