what is rockhampton like?

[Rach75]

yeah I agree its not a hole its what you make it, only reason I wouldn't live back there is I live ina quiet country mining town ...2000 people so its country living for me LOL

[aussienic]

only reason I wouldn't live back there is I live ina quiet country mining town ...2000 people so its country living for me LOL

Yeh That Except I live in a beach town and I think we are up to nearly 10,000 people now

[Indadhanu]

Shel grew up in Yeppoon. And all she has to say is... When you go up to the lookout and lout out on to Rockhampton, the lights spell "HELL".
(they actually do, she took me there when she engaged. So romantic )

[aussienic]

you know I have never been able to see it except what they printed in the paper

I love the lookout at Mt Archer. it is great to go up there when a lightening storm is coming. Fantastic...

Yeppoon is nice too.

[krysalyss]

I shouldn't be here as I promised myself I wouldn't let BB distract me anymore. So anyway......LOL

I lived in Rocky for two years. We moved for my work which was temporary and when it finished we moved back down to where we are now near Brisbane. There are some things I really like about Rocky and some things I really don't like.

Don't like: The weather. In summer it was so so hot. And we would just watch the storms pass straight over. It seemed to have very little air flow. It sounds like a small thing but it really affected my energy levels. I am not one for air-con but at my work I had special equipment and had to use it for that. And I was really glad of it!!!
The area I lived in: Depot Hill. Very rough. Lots of violence. Cheap rent.

Like: The parks. There are some great parks there. Our favourite was the one at the botanical gardens which is always shaded. But there are others as well. The big pool with the slides is also great for little kids (although needs a bit of maintenance).
The beach: Yeppoon is not far away, and has some great cafes. Emu park is also close.
My mums group: I met an awesome group of mums there and I really really miss them. They were so welcoming.
Soccer: Rocky is great for soccer. I used to play indoor and outdoor futsal. They also have quite a few outdoor teams but they only run with the soccer season while the others run all year. Amazing for fitness and so much fun.

If Rocky had better weather and I got a good job there I would consider living there again.

[megb]

thanks everyone. we decided not to go. really appreciated your replies!