Where is Brisbane 2032 rowing? The Fitzroy River, Rockhampton

The Fitzroy River at Rockhampton. Photo: RegionalQueenslander, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

BRIS2032 · Updated 16 October 2026

Brisbane 2032 rowing is on the Fitzroy at Rockhampton.

Sports4Rowing, Para rowing, canoe sprint and Para canoe.

Capacity14,000Planned Games-time seats.

StatusPlanningApprovals run through 2026 and into 2027.

GIICA, accessed 16 Oct.

Does the Fitzroy meet the standard?

GIICA says yes. World Rowing and Paddle Worldwide endorsed the course in September 2026. The river hosts regattas already.

What gets built?

The Fitzroy River Barrage, Rockhampton. Photo: RegionalQueenslander, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

An upgrade, not a new venue. Existing flatwater course and Ski Gardens precinct improved, permanent facilities for local clubs.

Going to watch?

Plan it as its own trip. Rockhampton is a flight from Brisbane; book a bed there.

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Quick answers

Where is Brisbane 2032 rowing?

On the Fitzroy River in Rockhampton, at the Rockhampton Flatwater Facility.

Which sports are at the venue?

Rowing, Para rowing, canoe sprint and Para canoe.

How many people will it hold?

GIICA lists Games capacity at 14,000.

Has the course been approved?

World Rowing and Paddle Worldwide endorsed it after an independent technical assessment, GIICA says.

Is it a new venue?

No. It’s an upgrade of the existing flatwater course and Ski Gardens precinct.

When does work start?

Planning and approvals run through 2026 and into 2027. Construction dates aren’t set.

Sources: GIICA, Rockhampton Flatwater Facility (venue page, FAQs and news), accessed 16 October 2026.