Rockhampton, the Beef Capital of Australia is also referred to as Rocky by the locals. It is called the Beef Capital because it houses over 2.5 million in cattle, mostly big bulls. Another reason it is a famous tourist destination is owing to the numerous historic monuments - Customs House, old Post Office, Cathedrals and other such buildings. National parks are aplenty too and they house many species of plants and animals. If you are looking to get a little adventurous, there are also some interesting caves that you could explore.