CBD BUSINESSES AND RESIDENTS

 

CBD Precinct

During Rare Spares Rockynats 05 at the start of the Easter school holidays (4 April to 6 April 2025), we expect the CBD to be buzzing with entrants, supporters, spectators, officials, volunteers and contractors. 

The below schedule is an overview of expected event operating hours in the CBD (subject to change). 

Saturday 5 March 2025

  • CBD closes to general foot traffic at 6am
  • CBD opens to Entrants and Platinum ticket holders only from 8am
  • Spectator gates open 9am
  • Gates reopen to general foot traffic by 6pm

Sunday 6 April 2025

  • CBD closes to general foot traffic at 6am
  • CBD opens to Entrants from 7am
  • Spectator gates open 9am
  • Gates reopen to general foot traffic by 5pm

CBD Car Park Closures

Please be advised that car park closures will be in affect for the Victoria Parade lower car park and Quay Street upper and lower car parks. 

CBD Business & Residents Accreditation  

The CBD Business and Resident Accreditation Applications for Rare Spares Rockynats 05 will be open  in February 2025. Find out more here. 

CBD Community Resources

Community Consultation Session dates will be announced soon. If you are not our CBD mailing list please email rockynats@rrc.qld.gov.au

Is your CBD Business operating over Rockynats 05?

If your business is located in the CBD Precinct and will be open during Rockynats 05 , you will be required to complete the CBD Business and Resident Accreditation Application.

All CBD Accreditation Packages will be available for collection from the 10 March - 21 March 2025, at ROCKHAMPTON CITY HALL - CUSTOMER SERVICE, located at 232 Bolsover St, Rockhampton QLD 4700. You will be advised when collection is available.

Help us help you - if you have additional information about being open across Rockynats 05, forward this information to the Rockynats Community Engagement Team rockynats@rrc.qld.gov.au with the below information by COB Friday, 1 March 2025.

  • Business Name
  • Location
  • Opening days and times
  • Business link to social media
  • Business Logo (pdf format)

This information will be uploaded to the Rockhampton Events app and shared on the relevant social media accounts. 

We are dedicated to working with you to ensure any impacts are as minimal as possible and your understanding is appreciated.

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