The Common
Rockhampton
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Capricorn Caves, Australia: 45-Minute Cathedral Cave Tour
Capricorn Caves: 120 Minute Capricorn Adventurer Tour
Queensland: 90 Minute Capricorn Caves Explorer Tour
Capricorn Caves Cathedral Cave Tour
Capricorn Caves Capricorn Explorer
Top hotels in The Common
The Cosmopolitan Motel and Serviced Apartments
Room was clean and tidy. Road noise early morning.
Reviewed on Dec 22, 2025
Empire Apartment Hotel
Clean room, comfy bed, lovely river views.
Reviewed on Dec 24, 2025
Centrepoint Motor Inn
Room was good no complaints . Could park beside room which was good
Reviewed on Dec 29, 2025
Quality Resort Parkhurst
Rooms are a good size and very clean with comfortable beds and everything you need for a great stay. Best place to stay for us.
Reviewed on Dec 28, 2025
Park Avenue Hotel Motel
Pet friendly and quiet room
Reviewed on Dec 22, 2025
Denison Boutique Hotel
Fabulous place, second time guests, communication regarding confirmation re key and staff on greeting was a real worry
Reviewed on Dec 23, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around The Common
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.
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.
Koongal
Koongal might not have many top sights, but Stockland Shopping Centre and Mt Archer are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Rockhampton City
If you're spending some time in Rockhampton City, Pilbeam Theatre and Archer Park Station & Steam Train Museum are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Park Avenue
You'll enjoy the restaurants and gardens in Park Avenue. You might want to make time for a stop at Stockland Shopping Centre or Kershaw Gardens.
