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Major city · Australia

Theodore

Stop for 2–4 hours, not a night: Dawson River weir, folk museum and a pub meal, then push on to Rockhampton or Taroom.

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Theodore is a small irrigation town of about 450 people on the Leichhardt Highway in Central Queensland, roughly 2.5 hours south of Rockhampton and 1 hour north of Taroom. It was laid out as a model garden town, so the wide boulevards are the main sight. There is one pub with rooms, one café and a local museum — enough for a leg-stretch, not a base.

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3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
AUD
Best months
Apr–Sep (dry, mild days)
avoid Dec–Feb (hot, humid, storm and flood risk)
Airports
ROK · BNE
Nights
0–1
Rules in force · 7
  • Oceania ↗Oceania's island states guard their farms and reefs at the border: tick 'yes' on the arrival card for any food, plant, animal product, soil or used outdoor gear, and let the officer decide.
  • Oceania ↗Across the tropical South Pacific, cyclones are possible from November to April: choose insurance that covers weather delays and keep one spare night before a long-haul departure.
  • Australia and New Zealand ↗Both countries drive on the left, with long distances between fuel stops in the outback and on New Zealand's back roads; fatigue causes more visitor crashes than speed.
  • Australia ↗Almost every visitor needs a visa or an electronic authorisation (ETA or eVisitor, depending on passport) before boarding: apply only through the official Department of Home Affairs site or the official AustralianETA app, and check the rules for your passport.
  • Australia ↗Declare all food, plant material, seeds, wood and animal products on your arrival declaration; undeclared items can bring on-the-spot fines or visa cancellation. When unsure, declare it.
  • Australia ↗Drive on the left. An overseas licence in English (or with an official translation or International Driving Permit) is accepted for visitors; check the state rules and your rental contract.
  • Australia ↗Swim between the red and yellow flags on patrolled beaches; rip currents cause most beach drownings.

Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide

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  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Theodore000 ▾
  • Police, fire, ambulance000
  • From a mobile112
  • Road closures and conditions (QLDTraffic)13 19 40

Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.

EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Theodore, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • CoffeeCoffee or tea at the caféA$5–8 (≈ US$4–6)
  • BeerBeer at the pubA$8–12 (≈ US$6–8)
  • SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a weekA$20–40 (≈ US$14–30)
  • Budget bedCampsite or caravan park site, a night, per personA$15 (≈ US$10)
  • Mid-range bedPub room (Hotel Theodore), a night, per roomA$140 (≈ US$95)
  • High-end bedPub room (Hotel Theodore), a night, per roomA$180 (≈ US$120)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget A$60 (≈ US$40) · Mid A$120 (≈ US$80) · High A$220 (≈ US$150)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Dawson River weir and irrigation channelsModel garden-town street layoutDawson Folk MuseumLeichhardt Highway road-trip stop
Airports
ROK Rockhampton Airport (About 2.5 h drive north; the nearest airport with regular flights) · BNE Brisbane Airport (About 6–7 h drive south; long-haul gateway)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    33°C (91°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    32°C (90°F)

  3. Mar

    not flagged

    31°C (88°F)

  4. Apr

    Best

    28°C (82°F)

  5. May

    Best

    25°C (77°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    22°C (72°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    22°C (72°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    24°C (75°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    28°C (82°F)

  10. Oct

    not flagged

    31°C (88°F)

  11. Nov

    not flagged

    33°C (91°F)

  12. Dec

    Avoid

    34°C (93°F)

Best: Apr–Sep. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →

Warmest Dec (34°C (93°F)), coolest Jul (6°C (43°F) low), wettest Jan (8 rain days), driest Jun (3). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Theodore: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

33°C (91°F)

22°C (72°F)

8 rd

Feb

32°C (90°F)

21°C (70°F)

8 rd

Mar

31°C (88°F)

19°C (66°F)

7 rd

Apr

28°C (82°F)

15°C (59°F)

4 rd

May

25°C (77°F)

11°C (52°F)

4 rd

Jun

22°C (72°F)

8°C (46°F)

3 rd

Jul

22°C (72°F)

6°C (43°F)

3 rd

Aug

24°C (75°F)

7°C (45°F)

3 rd

Sep

28°C (82°F)

11°C (52°F)

3 rd

Oct

31°C (88°F)

15°C (59°F)

5 rd

Nov

33°C (91°F)

18°C (64°F)

7 rd

Dec

34°C (93°F)

21°C (70°F)

8 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

You need a car. The town centre sits about 1 km south of the Leichhardt Highway (A5) via The Boulevard. Everything in town is a short walk once you have parked.

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Taroom

go

Door to door: About 1 h

Leichhardt Highway (A5) south, about 100 km (62 mi)

Small town with a bakery and a pioneer-history stop; pairs well with the drive south.

Banana

go

Door to door: About 35 min

Leichhardt Highway (A5) north, about 60 km (37 mi)

Tiny stop with a pub and a rest area; useful for a break, not a day out.

Rockhampton

overnight

Door to door: About 2.5 h

Leichhardt Highway (A5) north, about 2.5 h

Too far for a return day; use it as the next stop on the highway.

Miles

overnight

Door to door: About 2.5 h

Leichhardt Highway (A5) south, about 225 km (140 mi)

A full driving day; sleep there rather than doubling back.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

The Boulevard (town centre)

Hotel Theodore at 27 The Blvd is the practical option; everything else is a drive away.

Free and low-cost camps along the Dawson River

Check current rules and any fees before you park; some sites are seasonal.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
A$60–110 (≈ US$40–75) excl. bed
Mid
A$110–200 (≈ US$75–140) excl. bed
High
A$200 (≈ US$140)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Pub room (Hotel Theodore)1 × 1 night × A$140A$140
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × A$120A$240
Fuel top-up (about 40 L)1 × A$80 · checkA$80
Pub counter meal2 × A$30A$60
eSIM, about a week of data2 × A$25A$50
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeA$57
Trip total≈ A$314 per person per day, bed includedA$627≈ US$450

2026 estimate in Australian dollars; fuel and flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Coffee or tea at the caféA$5–8 (≈ US$4–6)
Pub counter mealA$25–40 (≈ US$17–30)
Beer at the pubA$8–12 (≈ US$6–8)
Fuel, per litrecheckA$1.80–2.10 (≈ US$2)
eSIM or data SIM, about a weekA$20–40 (≈ US$14–30)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

A quiet rural town; the real risks are the drive (wildlife, fatigue, floodwater) and summer heat. Standard Australian emergency number is 000.
  • Fuel up in Taroom, Banana or Moura before you arrive; do not assume a 24-hour servo in town.
  • Kangaroos and cattle on the highway at dawn and dusk.
  • Summer storms can close the Leichhardt Highway with floodwater; check road conditions before driving.
  • Mobile coverage is patchy on the surrounding back roads.

Emergency numbers

Police, fire, ambulance
000
From a mobile
112
Road closures and conditions (QLDTraffic)
13 19 40

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My bed tonight

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To this address, pleaseTo this address, please

Emergency

  • Police, fire, ambulance000
  • From a mobile112
  • Road conditions (QLDTraffic)13 19 40

Embassy

No consulates in Theodore; the nearest are in Brisbane. US, UK, Canadian and other embassies and consulates-general are in Canberra and the state capitals.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Theodore → Rockhampton, drive: about 2.5 h, roughly 200 km (124 mi) (check)
  • Theodore → Taroom, drive: about 1 h, roughly 100 km (62 mi) (check)
  • Fuel top-up, 40 L: about A$80 (≈ US$55) (check)

Say or show

  • Where's the servo? — Where is the fuel station?
  • Is the highway open? — Is the highway open?
  • Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
  • A table for two, please — A table for two, please
  • Where's the toilet? — Where is the toilet?

English is the working language; no phrasebook needed.

Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Theodore. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Apr–Sep (dry, mild days) · avoid Dec–Feb (hot, humid, storm and flood risk) · month by month →
  2. 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 4 day-trips, door to door
  6. 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Highway-stop contract for Theodore: fuel, food and toilet stops field-checked between Taroom and Banana.
  2. Walking cluster for the town centre: weir, water tower, folk museum and the pub, with opening hours verified.
  3. Flood and storm fixtures for the Leichhardt Highway so the page can flag closures in real time.
  4. Eat pages with last orders and kitchen closing times for the café and the pub.

Meanwhile

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