Rockhampton City Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Rockhampton City
Popular places to visit
Archer Park Station & Steam Train Museum
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.
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
Experience beautiful tropical Queensland foliage and fun zoo exhibits at this spacious garden and sanctuary near the city’s tranquil Murray Lagoon.
Rockhampton Heritage Village
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Rockhampton Heritage Village 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 travels in Rockhampton. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Kershaw Gardens
Find out about the history of Rockhampton with a stop at Kershaw Gardens. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Activities
Capricorn Caves, Australia: 45-Minute Cathedral Cave Tour
Our pick of the best Rockhampton City Hotel Deals
Centrepoint Motor Inn
Room ok
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Empire Apartment Hotel
Disappointed on check in that the card was not assigned correctly and we could not get in to the room and had to go back to reception to have this corrected. I think could have been handled more professionally like she'll assign new cards and bring them up..
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Metro Motel Rockhampton
The room was really clean, fresh towels daily. The Manager Naresh was really friendly and welcoming. Excellent location.
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Denison Boutique Hotel
Staff very obliging, I was able to get in earlier than the 2pm check in which was very helpful on such a hot day Aircon was great Couldn’t score breakfast, I had to be out by 6am
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
The Cosmopolitan Motel and Serviced Apartments
very helpful
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
The Edge Apartment Hotel
Staff were great and Apartment was great Only let down was the pool - it was in need of a clean. I could see the green algae.
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Rockhampton City
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.
Depot Hill
While Depot Hill isn't home to many top sights, Nissan Navara Arena and Pilbeam Theatre are some notable places to visit nearby.
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
When in The Common, you can plan a visit to Nissan Navara Arena and Pilbeam Theatre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
