Rockhampton City and Riverside Precinct

Situated on the banks of the Fitzroy River, the Rockhampton Riverside Precinct reconnects the city with its historic heart. Long defined by its riverside setting and Queensland’s largest collection of heritage listed buildings, Rockhampton’s renewed public realm embraces its legacy while introducing new spaces for gathering, play, and day-to-night activation.

The public realm at Rockhampton City and Riverside Precinct.
Heritage images of Rockhampton City used for wayfinding design and typographic inspiration
A layered public realm from street level to the river

Wayfinding elements are embedded within the built landscape, guiding movement and anchoring key destinations through the city and along the riverbank. Shaped by the city’s recent encounters with major floods, the signage suite was designed with resilience at its core. Each material was chosen for its connection to place, its sustainability, and its strength against the elements.

The wayfinding material palette complements the landscape design
The wayfinding takes design cues from the street furniture to create a cohesive space
A patterned bench


Locally sourced sandstone bases with engraved detailing express the city’s material character, while typography draws on the richly abundant heritage lettering found along Quay Street which has served the region since 1858. A bespoke pattern, inspired by ornate colonial architecture and the dappled shade of the city’s iconic fig trees, is woven through street furniture and wayfinding signage creating a simple yet powerful way to preserve and celebrate Rockhampton’s unique character and identity.

An engraved locally sourced sandstone base of wayfinding signage
Integrated toilet wayfinding cast into concrete
Interpretive signage to learn more about the local area
Signage to create a connection to Country

Image credits: Florian Groehn