Allenstown Travel Guide
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
Gaze in awe at towering fig trees or find tranquility amid the ferns in this heritage-listed garden, which also features a zoo that showcases native and exotic wildlife.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Capricorn Caves, Australia: 45-Minute Cathedral Cave Tour
Queensland: 90 Minute Capricorn Caves Explorer Tour
Capricorn Caves: 120 Minute Capricorn Adventurer Tour
Capricorn Caves Cathedral Cave Tour
Top hotels in Allenstown
Central Park Motel
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Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Rockhampton Serviced Apartments
Service was brilliant.
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
The Q Motel
Basic motel.
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Motel Lodge
Parking was fine. Kitchen was great, everything I needed. First night was very noisy from passing trucks & traffic. Next day I realised there was a window open in the bathroom. Next night was great. Very low price. Good value. Everything I needed.
Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025
Best Western Cattle City Motor Inn
Room was fantastic. Restaurant food was great
Reviewed on 8 Sept 2025
Sun Palms Motel
Great accomodation.
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Allenstown
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 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.
West Rockhampton
When in West Rockhampton, you can plan a visit to Rockhampton Botanic Gardens and Zoo and Rockhampton Showgrounds, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
The Common
When in The Common, you can plan a visit to Nissan Navara Arena and Kershaw Gardens, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
