Rockhampton City
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Popular places to visit
Archer Park Station & Steam Train Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Archer Park Station & Steam Train Museum during your trip to Rockhampton. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Rockhampton Botanic Gardens and Zoo
Gaze in awe at towering fig trees or find tranquility amid the ferns in this heritage-listed garden, which also features a zoo that showcases native and exotic wildlife.
Capricorn Caves
Weave your way around a fascinating complex of caves, where you’ll find an eerie cathedral, a rock-climbing course and wildlife amid the geological wonders.
Kershaw Gardens
Find out about the history of Rockhampton when you take a trip to Kershaw Gardens. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Rockhampton Heritage Village
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Rockhampton Heritage Village during your travels in Rockhampton. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Aboriginal Dreamtime Cultural Centre
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Aboriginal Dreamtime Cultural Centre during your trip to Rockhampton. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Things to do
Capricorn Caves, Australia: 45-Minute Cathedral Cave Tour
Queensland: 90 Minute Capricorn Caves Explorer Tour
Capricorn Caves: 120 Minute Capricorn Adventurer Tour
Capricorn Caves Cathedral Cave Tour
Top hotels in Rockhampton City
The Cosmopolitan Motel and Serviced Apartments
The room was clean. The staff member I dealt with was friendly
Reviewed on Jan 8, 2026
Empire Apartment Hotel
Realized at check-in that we had the wrong room booked. Easily upgraded at a reasonable price. Washer and dryer worked well. Staff very friendly and helpful. Small deck great for morning coffee. Located on the river with a nice walking path.
Reviewed on Jan 10, 2026
Centrepoint Motor Inn
Room was good no complaints . Could park beside room which was good
Reviewed on Dec 29, 2025
Mercure Rockhampton
Very clean. Great amenities
Reviewed on Dec 27, 2025
Denison Boutique Hotel
I love this place! The mattress is the most comfortable I’ve ever slept on. The jetted tub? Perfection. The decor? Absolutely charming. Definitely will continue to stay. Quiet, clean, awesome!
Reviewed on Jan 8, 2026
The Edge Apartment Hotel
Great Staff, awesome room great value
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Rockhampton City
Allenstown
Allenstown is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can plan an outing to Rockhampton Botanic Gardens and Zoo and Nissan Navara Arena while you're in town.
Depot Hill
While Depot Hill might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Nissan Navara Arena and Pilbeam Theatre.
Wandal
If you're spending some time in Wandal, Rockhampton Showgrounds and 2nd World War Memorial Aquatic Centre are top sights worth seeing.
Berserker
You'll enjoy the riverfront and shopping in Berserker. You might want to make time for a stop at Stockland Shopping Centre or Mt Archer.
The Common
Though The Common might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Nissan Navara Arena and Pilbeam Theatre.
Park Avenue
You'll enjoy the restaurants and gardens in Park Avenue. You might want to make time for a stop at Kershaw Gardens or Stockland Shopping Centre.
