West Rockhampton Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit West Rockhampton
Popular places to visit
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.
Mt Archer
You can find out about the history of Rockhampton with a visit to Mt Archer. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Activities
Capricorn Caves, Australia: 45-Minute Cathedral Cave Tour
Our pick of the best West Rockhampton Hotel Deals
Centrepoint Motor Inn
Room ok
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Empire Apartment Hotel
Location was great. Staff friendly and helpful. Clean and spacious accomodation
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
The Cosmopolitan Motel and Serviced Apartments
very helpful
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Park Avenue Hotel Motel
Room was clean and comfortable. Great place to stop over with pets
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Quality Resort Parkhurst
The room was clean and comfy. We were greeted pleasantly by the staff. The pool was beautiful, and the young man on reception gave us a couple of towels to use. 😊
Reviewed on 1 Dec 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
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 Pilbeam Theatre and Archer Park Station & Steam Train Museum.
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.
West Rockhampton Travel Guide
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- Visit Lakes Creek
- Visit Parkhurst
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- Visit Thompson Point
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