The shoe tree in Rockhampton is located along the banks of the Fitzroy River, near the Rockhampton Botanic Gardens. It's situated on a tree near the entrance to the gardens and is known for the many pairs of shoes that have been thrown onto its branches by visitors. The tree has become a quirky local landmark and a popular photo spot.
East Coast of Queensland. Rockhampton is located about 600 km north of Brisbane, capital of Queensland. Rockhampton lies about 40 km inland from the central Queensland coast, and is on the Tropic of Capricorn.
It is a tree where people throw their shoes up in trees. I believe the Amboy Tree has fallen down. But I was in the area in the fall of 2011 and noticed a fallen shoe tree along the road. Not certain if it was the actual Amboy Shoe Tree or not.
A shoe tree.
City of Rockhampton was created in 1860.
According to the 2006 census, Rockhampton's population is around 65,000. The greater Rockhampton area, however, has a population of closer to 100,000.
Yes, Rockhampton is in the geographical division of Capricornia in Queensland, Australia.
Rockhampton National School was created in 1859.
The area of Rockhampton Region is 18,361 square kilometers.
Rockhampton Grammar School was created in 1881.
Rockhampton Correctional Centre was created in 1969.
Rockhampton Correctional Centre ended in 2001.
The area of City of Rockhampton is 188.7 square kilometers.