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About us:

The Rockhampton Orchid Society was formally established in 1955 although it had it's beginnings in the city soon after the end of World War II (1946) when a number of orchid growing enthusiasts gathered regularly at a local Kent Street garage to discuss their hobby and acquisitions.

In 1955 the Rockhampton Orchid Society was established with the Foundation President the late Allen Stenlake. History records that Allen was President for 15 years and Vice President for 14 years during the subsequent 40 years. We are looking forward to celebrating our Golden Anniversary in 2004.

The Rockhampton Orchid Society became an incorporated entity in 1988. The aim of the Society is to encourage the conservation and preservation of orchids and to assist hobby growers to develop their knowledge and growing skills.  To this end the Society maintains a "new growers" group which meets monthly, usually on the first Saturday afternoon of the month (excluding December and January).  Regular visits to members orchid houses and topics of particular interest to the newer grower are discussed.  It is also another social aspect of membership.

Regular field trips are arranged and these have ranged from inter-club visits locally, within the State and, on one occasion, a two-week trip to the Honolulu Orchid Show.  Members exhibit and take part in major orchid events within Australia and the triennial World Orchid Conference.  Our growers are well travelled.

Guest speakers feature at monthly meetings when available and these range from local, intra-state, interstate and overseas.  Their topics are wide ranging and benefit members with the different perspectives or different types of orchids and broaden our horizon.

The Society holds two shows annually, in the flush flowering periods of Autumn and Spring.  Dates are variable depending on public holidays and hall availability.  Currently the shows are held in the Rockhampton State High School Assembly Hall, Campbell Street, Rockhampton (near the showgrounds).

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The Rockhampton Orchid Society Inc. meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month from January to November at St. Stephens Presbyterian Church Hall, Burnett Street, North Rockhampton, at 7.45pm.  Membership is $15.00 per annum.

We welcome visitors and new members to our Society. 

For further information:

Rockhampton Orchid Society Inc., PO Box 5949, Rockhampton Mail Centre, Qld. 4702