West Rockhampton Travel Guide
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Our pick of the best West Rockhampton Hotel Deals
The Cosmopolitan Motel and Serviced Apartments
Room was clean and the owner OJ was helpful and courteous
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Centrepoint Motor Inn
Clean room, easy access, close to F&B options
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Empire Apartment Hotel
Realized at check-in that we had the wrong room booked. Easily upgraded at a reasonable price. Washer and dryer worked well. Staff very friendly and helpful. Small deck great for morning coffee. Located on the river with a nice walking path.
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Mercure Rockhampton
Very clean. Great amenities
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Quest Rockhampton
Excellent staff. Comfortable and modern apartment
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Quality Resort Parkhurst
Would have given a perfect score except for the terrible water pressure in the shower. Staff were excellent, restaurant was excellent in food and service, the rooms and beds were very comfortable. All round a great place to stay.
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
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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
When in Fairy Bower, you can plan a visit to Rockhampton Botanic Gardens and Zoo and Rockhampton Showgrounds, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
The Range
Travellers like the golf courses in The Range, and Rockhampton Botanic Gardens and Zoo is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Rockhampton City
While visiting Rockhampton City, you might make a stop by sights like Archer Park Station & Steam Train Museum and Pilbeam Theatre.
Depot Hill
While Depot Hill isn't home to many top sights, Nissan Navara Arena and Rockhampton Botanic Gardens and Zoo are some notable places to visit nearby.
West Rockhampton Travel Guide
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