West Rockhampton
Rockhampton
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mt Archer
You can find out about the history of Rockhampton with a trip to Mt Archer. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Things to do
Capricorn Caves Cathedral Cave Tour
Capricorn Caves, Australia: 45-Minute Cathedral Cave Tour
Capricorn Caves: 120 Minute Capricorn Adventurer Tour
Queensland: 90 Minute Capricorn Caves Explorer Tour
Capricorn Caves Capricorn Explorer
Top hotels in West Rockhampton
Centrepoint Motor Inn
Room ok
Reviewed on Nov 17, 2025
Empire Apartment Hotel
Nicely clean up every day
Reviewed on Nov 3, 2025
Park Avenue Hotel Motel
Room was spacious and clean, bathroom was clean and fresh, staff were friendly, overall a good place to stay for a night after an exhausting day of travelling
Reviewed on Nov 11, 2025
Quality Resort Parkhurst
Great staff, very clean and quiet. A great place to stay. A nice pool too. Our second visit and it was great!!
Reviewed on Nov 6, 2025
Discovery Parks - Rockhampton
The room was really great, receptionist who checked me in was bubbly, enjoying her job ,made for a great stay
Reviewed on Nov 6, 2025
Denison Boutique Hotel
Clean rooms Beds are fantastic
Reviewed on Nov 16, 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around West Rockhampton
Wandal
If you're spending some time in Wandal, Rockhampton Showgrounds and 2nd World War Memorial Aquatic Centre are top sights worth seeing.
Fairy Bower
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Fairy Bower and surrounding area, you can visit Rockhampton Botanic Gardens and Zoo and Rockhampton Showgrounds.
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.
The Range
Travelers like the golf courses in The Range, and Rockhampton Botanic Gardens and Zoo is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Rockhampton City
If you're spending some time in Rockhampton City, Archer Park Station & Steam Train Museum and Pilbeam Theatre are top sights worth seeing.
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 Rockhampton Botanic Gardens and Zoo.
