The Range Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mount Etna Caves National Park
Explore the great outdoors at Mount Etna Caves National Park, a lovely green space in Rockhampton. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.
Activities
Capricorn Caves, Australia: 45-Minute Cathedral Cave Tour
Capricorn Caves Cathedral Cave Tour
Our pick of the best The Range Hotel Deals
Our Slice of Tropical Paradise
"Excellent accommodation and location plis all the little added extra was perfect touch"
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Hideaway on James | Private, Quiet & Fully Fenced
Red Door Retreat - entire comfortable 3 bedroom family home
"All aspects of our stay was above expectations. Thank you to Sandra and David - We had 2 families of 3 share Red Door Retreat for 5 nights, and everything was amazing. The house was clean and well appointed. It was so nice to have milk, bread, spreads and cereal available on arrival, to reduce the ..."
Reviewed on 13 July 2025
Empire Apartment Hotel
"Clean rooms, friendly staff, great location near shops, restaurants and bars. Good walking track close to hotel, hotel parking."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Mercure Rockhampton
"I had a pleasant stay at Mercure Rockhampton. The room was clean and tidy, although a little dated. The bed was comfortable. The staff were friendly and welcoming throughout my stay."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Hampton Villa Motel
"Clean, spacious room equipped with everything we needed."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around The Range
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.
Rockhampton City
While visiting Rockhampton City, you might make a stop by sights like Pilbeam Theatre and Archer Park Station & Steam Train Museum.
West Rockhampton
When in West Rockhampton, you can plan a visit to Rockhampton Showgrounds and Rockhampton Golf Club, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Wandal
If you're spending some time in Wandal, Rockhampton Showgrounds and 2nd World War Memorial Aquatic Centre are top sights worth seeing.
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.
