Stadium Location:
Browne Park
Street: Cnr Albert Street & Murray Street
Suburb: Rockhampton
City: Queensland
Postcode:4700

Matches:
Browne Park
Pool Play-Off (Saturday, 8 November 2008, 16:00)

Capacity: Browne Park - Capacity: 7,000

Rockhampton was founded in 1855. It is surrounded by coastal and rural landscapes. The city is proud of its “family environment” and has one of the lowest crime rates in Australia. The city has a relaxed and casual lifestyle and has four major shopping centres. Rockhampton is situated on the Fitzroy River.

It is renowned as the beef capital of Australia.

Visitor-friendly, Rockhampton has endless attractions, wildlife and superb scenery.

Sporting facilities including two Olympic sized swimming pools are in constant use. Rodeos are held on a regular basis. Once the sun sets, Rockhampton offers numerous outlets for party-goers.

This is not a place for grumpy old men. Rockhampton has a perennial smile on its craggy face.

POPULATION 62,000

PROXIMITY
Rockhampton is situated on Queensland’s largest river,
The Fitzroy. It lies 40km inland from the Capricorn Coast Beaches.
The drive from Rockhampton to Brisbane is seven and a half hours.

CLIMATE
Rockhampton enjoys a tropical climate. In early November the maximum will be 31c and the minimum 19.5c Late afternoon and evening storms are common.

TRANSPORT
Rockhampton has a first class airport with Virgin flying twice weekly from Sydney. There are daily flights with Qantas, Virgin and Jetstar from Brisbane. Queensland Rail run a train from Brisbane. Internal transport is by bus.