Visitor Information -- Drop by the Capricorn Tourism information center, at the city's southern entrance on Gladstone Road (Bruce Highway) at the Capricorn Spire (tel. 07/4927 2055; www.capricornholidays.com.au). It's open daily from 9am to 5pm. In the city center, you'll find the Rockhampton Customs House Tourist Information Centre at 208 Quay St. (tel. 07/4922 5625). It's open weekdays 8:30am to 4:30pm, weekends and public holidays 9am to 4pm.

Getting Around -- Avis (tel. 07/4924 1699), Budget (tel. 07/4922 8064), Europcar (tel. 07/4922 0044), Hertz (tel. 07/4922 2721), and Thrifty (tel. 07/4927 8755) have offices in Rockhampton. The local bus is Sunbus (tel. 07/4936 2133).

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.