West Rockhampton
Rockhampton
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
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Capricorn Caves, Australia: 45-Minute Cathedral Cave Tour
Capricorn Caves 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
Centrepoint Motor Inn
I think this place has DV mothers staying here 1:30am mum kicking on door to wake child up to let her in , been down drinking somewhere by the sound of it. Traffic noice unbearable. I would not stay again
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Empire Apartment Hotel
parking easy no bar bur excellent stay
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025
Citywalk Motor Inn
Handy to our simple needs to Very clean room, comfortable bed and all simple kitchen appliances for us to enjoy a simple meal after a long day. Annette was very helpful and friendly. A bonus was a lovely air conditioned room to welcome us after a hot day travelling
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Quality Resort Parkhurst
Room was very well cleaned and we had safe parking.
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Park Avenue Hotel Motel
Good room service
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Denison Boutique Hotel
The room was fantastic, the area horrible. The first night my luggage was stolen. Next time I would prefer to stay more inside the City center
Reviewed on 27 Oct 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.
