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 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.
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.
Aboriginal Dreamtime Cultural Centre
Enjoy an outing to Aboriginal Dreamtime Cultural Centre during your stay 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
Capricorn Caves Cathedral Cave Tour
Our pick of the best Rockhampton City Hotel Deals
Empire Apartment Hotel
"Room was clean and neat. Housekeeping was excellent and reception staff were very friendly"
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Denison Boutique Hotel
"Very noisy"
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Hampton Villa Motel
"Clean, spacious room equipped with everything we needed."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
The Edge Apartment Hotel
"The unit was lovely and clean and roomy everything you need very handy to everything, would highly recommend"
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Metro Motel Rockhampton
"The room was relatively clean. Only thing I could see was the exhaust fan in the bathroom was dusty. The staff were friendly. Air conditioning worked. Amble parking."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
The Cosmopolitan Motel and Serviced Apartments
"It was clean. But that’s about it. Everything is old or broken."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Rockhampton City
Allenstown
Visitors to Allenstown appreciate its restaurants. A visit to Nissan Navara Arena and Rockhampton Golf Club 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.
