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
Enjoy an outing to Aboriginal Dreamtime Cultural Centre during your stay 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.
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.
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
Cultural Tour on Darumbal, Dharumbal Country
Capricorn Caves Capricorn Explorer
Capricorn Caves Cathedral Cave Tour
Top hotels in The Range
Our Slice of Tropical Paradise
Excellent accommodation and location plis all the little added extra was perfect touch
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Hideaway on James | Private, Quiet & Fully Fenced
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
Empire Apartment Hotel
Large apartment with everything needed for a much more comfortable stay than a standard hotel/ motel room. We did get a discounted price though which influenced our choice as the normal advertised price was much higher.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Discovery Parks - Rockhampton
Convenient location, nice park in the heart of town. close to all services etc
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
The Cosmopolitan Motel and Serviced Apartments
My second stay here and I will be back!
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around The Range
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.
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.
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 Golf Club 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 Mt Archer, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
