The Common 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 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.
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.
Aboriginal Dreamtime Cultural Centre
Enjoy an outing to Aboriginal Dreamtime Cultural Centre during your stay in Rockhampton. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Mount Etna Caves National Park
Explore the great outdoors at Mount Etna Caves National Park, a lovely green space in Rockhampton. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.
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 Capricorn Explorer
Top hotels in The Common
Empire Apartment Hotel
Room was clean and neat. Housekeeping was excellent and reception staff were very friendly
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Discovery Parks - Rockhampton
Convenient location, nice park in the heart of town. close to all services etc
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Central Park Motel
Older property but clean and tidy. Good parking and quite.
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Hampton Villa Motel
Clean room. Great parking. Good location
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
The Edge Apartment Hotel
The unit was lovely and clean and roomy everything you need very handy to everything, would highly recommend
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Metro Motel Rockhampton
Clean room friendly staff great location close to leagues club
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around The Common
Depot Hill
While Depot Hill isn't home to many top sights, Nissan Navara Arena and Rockhampton Golf Club are some notable places to visit nearby.
Berserker
You'll enjoy the riverfront and shopping in Berserker. You might want to make time for a stop at Stockland Shopping Centre or Mt Archer.
Koongal
While Koongal may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Stockland Shopping Centre and Mt Archer.
Rockhampton City
While visiting Rockhampton City, you might make a stop by sights like Archer Park Station & Steam Train Museum and Pilbeam Theatre.
Allenstown
Visitors to Allenstown appreciate its restaurants. A visit to Rockhampton Golf Club and Nissan Navara Arena might round out your trip if you're looking to see more of the area.
Park Avenue
You'll enjoy the restaurants and gardens in Park Avenue. You might want to make time for a stop at Stockland Shopping Centre or Kershaw Gardens.
