West Rockhampton Travel Guide
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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.
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.
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.
Archer Park Station & Steam Train Museum
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Archer Park Station & Steam Train Museum during your trip to Rockhampton. 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 Capricorn Explorer
Top hotels in West Rockhampton
The Cosmopolitan Motel and Serviced Apartments
Clean and quiet and spacious room. Courteous staff.
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Empire Apartment Hotel
Amazing staff, so helpful. Great location above an amazing Italian restaurant
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Centrepoint Motor Inn
Room ok
Reviewed on 17 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
Denison Boutique Hotel
Yes clean nd tidy nd staff were amazingly helpful nd kind
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
Metro Motel Rockhampton
Clean comfortable bed. Good shower Good size room. Nice staff member. Looking forward to me next stay.
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
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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 Showgrounds and Pilbeam Theatre, 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.
