Rockhampton Regional district, Queensland, Australia

Places to visit near Bouldercombe

Bouldercombe is a town in Rockhampton Regional district, Queensland, Australia, home to about 1,054 people. Within 50 km by road there are 138 places to visit — 32 hill stations & viewpoints, 42 parks, 2 beaches & coast and 11 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Queensland National Hotel (15 km), Saint Mary's Anglican Church (15 km) and Rockhampton Botanical Gardens (24 km).

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Bouldercombe, Queensland
Bouldercombe, Rockhampton Regional district, Queensland, Australia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Bouldercombe at a glance

Location
Rockhampton Regional district, Queensland, Australia
Population
about 1,054
Coordinates
23.5705° S, 150.4695° E
Places within 50 km
138 (9 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for parks

Top places to visit near Bouldercombe

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Bouldercombe

55 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Bouldercombe. The closest is Mount Gavial (3 km); the best-known is Crocodile Mountain (4 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Bouldercombe

43 parks within 100 km of Bouldercombe. The closest is Leanne Hinchcliff Memorial Lions Park (1 km); the best-known is Rockhampton Zoo (24 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Beaches & coast near Bouldercombe

41 beaches & coast within 100 km of Bouldercombe. The closest is Cattle Point Beach (50 km). Best time: october to march.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Bouldercombe

23 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Bouldercombe. The closest is Belgamba Nature Refuge (7 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Bouldercombe

20 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bouldercombe. The closest is Mafeking Bell (15 km); the best-known is Queensland National Hotel (15 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Bouldercombe

13 churches within 100 km of Bouldercombe. The closest is Peace Christian Church (14 km); the best-known is Saint Mary's Anglican Church (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Bouldercombe

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 81 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bouldercombe
  2. 4 km Bouldercombe Falls · waterfall, Rockhampton Regional
  3. 14 km Saint Mary's Anglican Church · church, Rockhampton Regional
  4. 1 km Queensland National Hotel · heritage site, Rockhampton Regional
  5. 37 km Rockhampton Zoo · park, Rockhampton Regional
  6. 1 km Rockhampton Botanical Gardens · garden, Rockhampton Regional
  7. 24 km Back to Bouldercombe

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bouldercombe by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints3255Mount Gavial (3 km)
    Parks4243Leanne Hinchcliff Memorial Lions Park (1 km)
    Beaches & coast241Cattle Point Beach (50 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1123Belgamba Nature Refuge (7 km)
    Forts & heritage1620Mafeking Bell (15 km)
    Churches1313Peace Christian Church (14 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs711No 7 Dam Mt Morgan (10 km)
    Other attractions79Running the Cutter (15 km)
    Caves18Tropic of Capricorn (18 km)
    Museums47Mount Morgan Historical Museum (15 km)
    Waterfalls33Bouldercombe Falls (4 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves03Humpy Island (81 km)

    Bouldercombe: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bouldercombe?

    Queensland National Hotel (heritage site, about 15 km), Saint Mary's Anglican Church (church, about 15 km), Rockhampton Botanical Gardens (garden, about 24 km), Rockhampton Zoo (park, about 24 km), Bouldercombe Falls (waterfall, about 4 km), Crocodile Mountain (viewpoint, about 4 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Bouldercombe?

    138 places on Spotwander: 32 hill stations & viewpoints, 42 parks, 2 beaches & coast, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens, 16 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Bouldercombe?

    Mount Gavial, about 3 km by road; Crocodile Mountain (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Bouldercombe?

    Leanne Hinchcliff Memorial Lions Park, about 1 km by road; Mount Morgan MTB Trail Head (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Bouldercombe?

    Cattle Point Beach, about 50 km by road; Rundle Beach (50 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bouldercombe?

    Start in Bouldercombe, visit Bouldercombe Falls, then Saint Mary's Anglican Church, then Queensland National Hotel, then Rockhampton Zoo, then Rockhampton Botanical Gardens, and drive back — about 81 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bouldercombe?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for parks.

    Towns near Bouldercombe

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Bouldercombe’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Bouldercombe on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.