Rockhampton City Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A sign with text about the Tropic of Capricorn and Central Queensland.
A large church with a prominent steeple and a bell tower.
A bridge over a river with mountains in the background.
A building with a large white dome and a tall vertical structure in front.
A red tram with 'Rockhampton Council Tramways' written on it, inside a covered area with metal beams and a chain barrier.

Stay near popular Rockhampton City attractions

Archer Park Station & Steam Train Museum

8.6/10 (10 reviews)
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Archer Park Station & Steam Train Museum during your trip to Rockhampton. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
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Activities

Capricorn Caves, Australia: 45-Minute Cathedral Cave Tour

Capricorn Caves, Australia: 45-Minute Cathedral Cave Tour

AU$40
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Capricorn Caves, Australia: 45-Minute Cathedral Cave Tour
Capricorn Caves Cathedral Cave Tour

Capricorn Caves Cathedral Cave Tour

AU$40
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Capricorn Caves Cathedral Cave Tour
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Our pick of the best Rockhampton City Hotel Deals

Empire Apartment Hotel

Empire Apartment Hotel

4.5 out of 5
1-5 East Street Rockhampton QLD
The price is AU$222 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
AU$222
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Rockhampton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (888 reviews)
"Good clean accommodation close to everything in Rockhampton CBD. Like it had a pool . Would stay again if was reasonably priced"

Reviewed on 6 Sept 2026

Empire Apartment Hotel
Centrepoint Motor Inn

Centrepoint Motor Inn

3 out of 5
131 George Street Rockhampton QLD
The price is AU$132 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
AU$132
2 Oct - 3 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Rockhampton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 4 meeting rooms. Popular attractions Archer Park Station & Steam Train Museum and Great ...
Centrepoint Motor Inn
The Edge Apartment Hotel

The Edge Apartment Hotel

4.5 out of 5
102 Victoria Parade Rockhampton QLD
The price is AU$195 per night from 9 Oct to 10 Oct
AU$195
9 Oct - 10 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Rockhampton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Pilbeam Theatre and Rockhampton Art Gallery ...
9/10 Wonderful! (531 reviews)
"Good hotel was a good stay"

Reviewed on 26 July 2026

The Edge Apartment Hotel
Denison Boutique Hotel

Denison Boutique Hotel

4 out of 5
233 Denison Street Rockhampton QLD
The price is AU$151 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
AU$151
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Rockhampton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the comfy beds in their ...
Denison Boutique Hotel
Metro Motel Rockhampton

Metro Motel Rockhampton

3.5 out of 5
110 George St (Bruce Hwy) Rockhampton QLD
The price is AU$151 per night from 25 Sept to 26 Sept
AU$151
25 Sept - 26 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Rockhampton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.2/10 Very good! (463 reviews)
"Good rooms beds awesome service was excellent"

Reviewed on 6 Sept 2026

Metro Motel Rockhampton
Rockhampton Riverside Central Hotel

Rockhampton Riverside Central Hotel

3 out of 5
31 Bolsover St Rockhampton QLD
The price is AU$132 per night from 3 Oct to 4 Oct
AU$132
3 Oct - 4 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Rockhampton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Rockhampton Art Gallery and Pilbeam Theatre are located ...
7/10 Good! (173 reviews)
"The room was not clean, hot drink cups and water glasses were dirty. The bed was old, springs were poking through the mattress, and it had a large roll into the middle. The two packets of packed biscuits tasted stale even though they were within date. The unit/room was adequate in size for a brief ..."

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026

Rockhampton Riverside Central Hotel
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Our guide on where to stay in Rockhampton City

Find the best Rockhampton City areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Gracemere

Gracemere might not have many top sights, but Rockhampton Botanic Gardens and Zoo and Rockhampton Golf Club are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

A river winding through a town surrounded by hills.

Allenstown

Visitors to Allenstown appreciate its restaurants. A visit to Rockhampton Botanic Gardens and Zoo and Nissan Navara Arena might round out your trip if you're looking to see more of the area.

A mountainous landscape with rolling hills and scattered trees.

Berserker

Visitors to Berserker like its riverfront and shopping, and Stockland Shopping Centre is a sight worth a stop.

A rock formation entrance to Dreamtime Cultural Centre with signage indicating opening hours and guided tour times.

Parkhurst

Parkhurst is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Rockhampton Heritage Village and Aboriginal Dreamtime Cultural Centre.

Kawana

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Kawana and surrounding area, you can visit Stockland Shopping Centre and Kershaw Gardens.

Rockhampton City Travel Guide

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