Rocklea is a suburb of Brisbane, and is located a few kilometres outside the city. Car hire in Rocklea, is a great way to explore the historic countryside of Queensland. Rocklea is where the Brisbane Markets are held - the markets, which cover 1 hectares, are famous for its flowers and fresh fruit. Rocklea has all the delights of a city suburb, and hiring a car in will help visitors to discover them, like spas, cinemas, golf clubs and amusement parks, as well as fantastic high street and tourist shopping, and even a city zoo.
Rocklea is so close to the city of Brisbane at only a short 12km drive away - hiring a car in the city is an easy way to see the beautiful views. Brisbane has a wheel that looks very similar to the London Eye, and has exactly the same function. The Brisbane Wheel is situated on the river, and from the top you can see amazing views of the city. The Brisbane River is an attraction in itself. It's the longest river in South East Queensland - renting a car in Brisbane is an exciting way to follow the river, which contains rare species of fish, like the Queensland Lungfish.
Just over an hour outside Rocklea is the Ravensbourne National Park, which is a combination of tall trees, streams and palms. It is the last remnants of the great rainforest which used to cover the area of Rocklea and Brisbane. It was the home of aboriginal people, and was part of the road to the Bunya Mountains. A short drive out of Rocklea into the countryside reveals a wealth of walking and biking trails that vary from mild to very challenging. The trails take in all types of terrain, around lakes, through valleys, and into more remote country that is typical to Australia.
