Fitzroy River, Rockhampton
| Location | Harman St, Rockhampton | ||
| Who to contact | The Fitzroy River buoyed course is owned and managed by the Rockhampton Regional Council - www.rockhamptonregion.qld.gov.au. The river is open for public rowing from the Rockhampton Ski Gardans, Harman St. Major users include the Rockhampton Grammar School, Grammarians Rowing Club and Rockhampton Fitzroy Rowing Club. | ||
| Facilities | The Rockhampton Grammar School Rowing Club building includes boat storage, toilets, commercial kitchen, bar and verandah overlooking the course. | ||
| Parking | Available where signed. | ||
| Length of Course | 2000m | ||
| Number of Lanes | 8 | Buoyed Course | Yes, installed as required |
| Starting Platform | Yes, installed as required | Finishing Tower | No |
The Fitzroy River is one of three fully buoyed courses in Queensland, and the only one fully owned and managed by a local council. Renowned for it's expansive, tree-filled boat park, excellent rowing conditions and the ability to row 40km upstream if desired; the course is also situated within the Rockhampton city limits, a five minute drive from both the Rockhampton CBD and Airport. The Fitzroy River has been the location of some of the biggest regattas in Queensland in recent years, including the Australian Masters Rowing Championships in 2005 and 2009, and the QLD Schools Rowing Championships in 2006 and 2008; the Schools Championships will again return to Rockhampton in September 2010.
