Capricorn Touristic Region

Travel Guide

This was one of our coolest stops on our road trip to Cairns.  

Would definitely return and stay in Rockhampton for longer.
This was one of our coolest stops on our road trip to Cairns.  

Would definitely return and stay in Rockhampton for longer.
An amazing Church right in the centre of this large City.  Half way between the Queensland border and the top of Queensland.
The natural slide at this water hole just outside Springsure in Queensland.
A nice deep waterhole to stretch out in after a long day driving!  Just outside Springsure in Queensland.

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Where to stay in Capricorn Touristic Region

This was one of our coolest stops on our road trip to Cairns.  

Would definitely return and stay in Rockhampton for longer.

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.

Rockhampton City
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Gracemere

While Gracemere isn't home to many top sights, Rockhampton Botanic Gardens and Zoo and Rockhampton Golf Club are some notable places to visit nearby.

Gracemere
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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.

Allenstown
Aboriginal Dreamtime Cultural Centre featuring interior views

Parkhurst

Parkhurst is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Rockhampton Heritage Village and Aboriginal Dreamtime Cultural Centre.

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Kawana

Kawana might not have many top sights, but Stockland Shopping Centre and Kershaw Gardens are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Kawana
Rockhampton Botanic Gardens and Zoo

The Range

Travelers like the golf courses in The Range, and Rockhampton Botanic Gardens and Zoo is a top attraction you might want to visit.

The Range
Quality Resort Parkhurst

Quality Resort Parkhurst

4.5 out of 5
984 Yaamba Road Parkhurst QLD
$108 nightly
The price is $119 total per night from Mar 3 to Mar 4
$119 total
Mar 3 - Mar 4
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Rockhampton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (566 reviews)
Very clean room, courteous staff and great amenities. Will definitely stay there again if we’re near there.

Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026

Quality Resort Parkhurst
Bayview Tower

Bayview Tower

3.5 out of 5
4 Adelaide Street Yeppoon QLD
$136 nightly
The price is $136 total per night from Mar 5 to Mar 6
$136 total
Mar 5 - Mar 6
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach motel in Yeppoon. Enjoy free breakfast, daily housekeeping, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (791 reviews)
Clean, good staff, good sea views, close to beach and shops

Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026

Bayview Tower
The Cosmopolitan Motel and Serviced Apartments

The Cosmopolitan Motel and Serviced Apartments

3.5 out of 5
11 Albert Street Rockhampton QLD
$72 nightly
The price is $80 total per night from Feb 22 to Feb 23
$80 total
Feb 22 - Feb 23
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in Rockhampton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
7/10 Good! (838 reviews)
The room was very clean and tidy. We had a nice stay at the hotel. The staff was very friendly and highly recommend this place.we really enjoyed lovely place.❤️

Reviewed on Feb 11, 2026

The Cosmopolitan Motel and Serviced Apartments
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Empire Apartment Hotel

Empire Apartment Hotel

4.5 out of 5
1-5 East Street Rockhampton QLD
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Rockhampton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (840 reviews)
Great staff, location and room

Reviewed on Jan 30, 2026

Empire Apartment Hotel
Rosslyn Bay Resort

Rosslyn Bay Resort

3.5 out of 5
Vin E. Jones Drive Rosslyn QLD
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Rosslyn. Enjoy a full-service spa, a business center, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (506 reviews)
Great staff. We had bad luck with rainy day and the staff helped us to find things to do and give us a nice upgrade for our room.

Reviewed on Jan 13, 2026

Rosslyn Bay Resort
Quest Rockhampton

Quest Rockhampton

4.5 out of 5
48 Victoria Parade Rockhampton QLD
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Rockhampton. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (417 reviews)
Apartment was excellent

Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026

Quest Rockhampton
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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