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
Top hotels in The Range
Red Door Retreat - entire comfortable 3 bedroom family home
All aspects of our stay was above expectations. Thank you to Sandra and David - We had 2 families of 3 share Red Door Retreat for 5 nights, and everything was amazing. The house was clean and well appointed. It was so nice to have milk, bread, spreads and cereal available on arrival, to reduce the ...
Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025
Our Slice of Tropical Paradise
Excellent accommodation and location plis all the little added extra was perfect touch
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Tranquility On King Rockhampton
Country Charmer On Albert
Quality Resort Parkhurst
good clean ammentities. pool was pretty warm an could maybe use a shadesail. club next door so easy meals.
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
The Cosmopolitan Motel and Serviced Apartments
Nice place
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
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 Rockhampton Botanic Gardens and Zoo are some notable places to visit nearby.
Rockhampton City
While visiting Rockhampton City, you might make a stop by sights like Archer Park Station & Steam Train Museum and Pilbeam Theatre.
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 Kershaw Gardens, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
