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Cattle
Rockhampton is known as the Beef Capital of Australia, with more than two million head of cattle in the region.
The tropically adapted beef breeds Brahman, Braford and Belmont Red make up the bulk of the region's herd.
Gracemere Saleyards, just a few kilometres west of Rockhampton, conducts some of Australia's largest sales of stud and commercial cattle.
Two major meatworks operate in Rockhampton and export to world markets.
The City also hosts the triennial international Beef Australia exposition events. 
Agriculture
Approximately 40km east of Rockhampton, the Capricorn Coast produces pineapples, pawpaws, bananas, custard apples, and other fruit and vegetables for local and southern markets.
The Coast also has large pine forests producing timber for local mills.
Grain, cotton, fodder crops, small crops, orchard crops, and grapes are grown in areas west of Rockhampton, in the Central Highlands at Emerald, and in the Dawson and Callide Valleys to the south-west.  |
Mining
The region's major mining activity produces coal from the nearby Bowen Basin for the world?s steel-making plants and for power production.
The open-cut and underground operations have estimated deposits in excess of 10,000 million tonnes.
Machinery used in the mining process is some of the largest in the world, with walking draglines weighing up to 6600 tonnes.
Magnesite, limestone, chrysophrase and salt are also mined and processed in large quantities near Rockhampton.
Fishing
The region is recognised as a great fishing destination with annual events such as the Rocky Barra Bounty held every October.
The barramundi season is open from February 1 to November 1 each year.
The fishing industry serves local, State and interstate markets and the area is noted for its excellent seafood, including barramundi, salmon, mackerel, coral trout, red emperor, scallops, prawns and mud crabs.
Tourism
Central Queensland attracts significant
domestic and international tourism growth, with the region's many unique attractions, services, and natural features.
Approximately 100,000 international tourists, and one million domestic tourists visit the Rockhampton district each year, searching for authentic Queensland culture, heritage and adventure.
Visitors can choose a beach to visit anywhere along the Capricorn Coast, or they can opt for serious pampering at a world-class resort.
The region is rich in history and heritage, which is brought to life by the Dreamtime Cultural Centre, Heritage Village Museum and Archer Park Railway Station and Steam Tram Museum.
Other major attractions in the region include gem fields, limestone caves, the botanic gardens and zoo, the art gallery, tropical rainforests, National parks, a crocodile farm, the Keppel Islands, and the adventures of the real outback.
Accommodation is available to suit every taste and budget.
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