The Range Travel Guide
Rockhampton
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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 The Range
Centrepoint Motor Inn
Room ok
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Empire Apartment Hotel
Disappointed on check in that the card was not assigned correctly and we could not get in to the room and had to go back to reception to have this corrected. I think could have been handled more professionally like she'll assign new cards and bring them up..
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Discovery Parks - Rockhampton
The room was a great size, comfortable beds and very clean. All staff were very welcoming and friendly. The waterpark and pools were amazing.
Reviewed on 22 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
Great staff, very clean and quiet. A great place to stay. A nice pool too. Our second visit and it was great!!
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
The Cosmopolitan Motel and Serviced Apartments
very helpful
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around The Range
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.
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 Botanic Gardens and Zoo and Rockhampton Showgrounds, 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.
