The Common
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 exploring the galleries in Rockhampton Heritage Village during your travels 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.
Archer Park Station & Steam Train Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Archer Park Station & Steam Train Museum during your trip to Rockhampton. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Kershaw Gardens
Find out about the history of Rockhampton when you take a trip to Kershaw Gardens. 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 Cathedral Cave Tour
Capricorn Caves Capricorn Explorer
The Common Hotel Deals
Quality Resort Parkhurst
The room was very clean. Batbroom, spotless!! Tue room was easy to navigate to and the pool was great. Price was competitive against other properties but was way nicer! Slightly out of town in parkhurst, but we liked that about it
Reviewed on Mar 29, 2026
The Cosmopolitan Motel and Serviced Apartments
The door was very hard to shut. It had to be slammed shut. The aircon in the common are and 1 of the bedrooms didn't work. The place was otherwise ok.
Reviewed on Mar 31, 2026
Empire Apartment Hotel
We were very happy with this stay! Washer dryer a big plus. Kitchen adequately stocked for a simple meal. Everything was clean and tidy. Comfy bed! Make reservations for dinner within walking distance. Everything was booked and we ended up with fast food type stuff. Yuck. Cafe downstairs was excellent ...
Reviewed on Mar 31, 2026
Discovery Parks - Rockhampton
Fun for all ages! I stayed here with my husband, mum and 18 month old daughter and it was the perfect choice of accomodation. Our cabin was clean, safe for a toddler to run around in, has a bath and a shower, 3 bedrooms (with comfortable beds), air con in every room along with fans, a very useable ...
Reviewed on Mar 12, 2026
Centrepoint Motor Inn
The room was clean but a bit old. Central location to shops/ food. The staff are incredibly nice and welcoming going out of their way to help.
Reviewed on Mar 29, 2026
Denison Boutique Hotel
Great air con, beautiful old building, easy going staff. Our go to in Rocky. Love the spa and decor.
Reviewed on Mar 28, 2026
Other neighborhoods around The Common
Depot Hill
While Depot Hill might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Nissan Navara Arena and Rockhampton Botanic Gardens and Zoo.
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
Koongal might not have many top sights, but Stockland Shopping Centre and Mount Archer National Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Rockhampton City
If you're spending some time in Rockhampton City, Archer Park Station & Steam Train Museum and Pilbeam Theatre are top sights worth seeing.
Allenstown
Allenstown is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can plan an outing to Rockhampton Botanic Gardens and Zoo and Nissan Navara Arena while you're in town.
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.
