The Common Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit The Common
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 browsing the exhibits at Rockhampton Heritage Village 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.
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.
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.
Activities
Capricorn Caves, Australia: 45-Minute Cathedral Cave Tour
Queensland: 90 Minute Capricorn Caves Explorer Tour
Capricorn Caves Cathedral Cave Tour
Capricorn Caves: 120 Minute Capricorn Adventurer Tour
Capricorn Caves Capricorn Explorer
Our pick of the best The Common Hotel Deals
Centrepoint Motor Inn
Nice Stay
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Empire Apartment Hotel
Nicely clean up every day
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Quality Resort Parkhurst
Great staff, very clean and quiet. A great place to stay. A nice pool too. Our second visit and it was great!!
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Discovery Parks - Rockhampton
The room was really great, receptionist who checked me in was bubbly, enjoying her job ,made for a great stay
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Denison Boutique Hotel
Amazing size to the room with a big spa roght in the corner, a lounge & a great tv. Clean, fresh, and inviting. I wouod stay again
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Park Avenue Hotel Motel
Room was spacious and clean, bathroom was clean and fresh, staff were friendly, overall a good place to stay for a night after an exhausting day of travelling
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around The Common
Depot Hill
While Depot Hill isn't home to many top sights, Nissan Navara Arena and Pilbeam Theatre are some notable places to visit nearby.
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
While Koongal may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Stockland Shopping Centre and Mt Archer.
Rockhampton City
While visiting Rockhampton City, you might make a stop by sights like Archer Park Station & Steam Train Museum and Pilbeam Theatre.
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.
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.
