The Common
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 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.
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.
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.
Aboriginal Dreamtime Cultural Centre
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Aboriginal Dreamtime Cultural Centre during your trip to Rockhampton. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Mt Archer
You can find out about the history of Rockhampton with a trip to Mt Archer. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Things to do
The Common Hotel Deals
Quality Resort Parkhurst
Very clean room, courteous staff and great amenities. Will definitely stay there again if we’re near there.
Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026
The Cosmopolitan Motel and Serviced Apartments
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
Empire Apartment Hotel
Great staff, location and room
Reviewed on Jan 30, 2026
Centrepoint Motor Inn
Clean room, easy access, close to F&B options
Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026
Metro Motel Rockhampton
Met expectations. Simple and cheap. Quick stay
Reviewed on Feb 6, 2026
Mercure Rockhampton
Good location
Reviewed on Jan 20, 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 Mt Archer 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 Kershaw Gardens or Stockland Shopping Centre.
