Allenstown Travel Guide
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 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.
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.
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 Cathedral Cave Tour
Capricorn Caves: 120 Minute Capricorn Adventurer Tour
Capricorn Caves Capricorn Explorer
Top hotels in Allenstown
Tropical Gate Motor Inn
No one was in reception so I had to ring to find the key.. on entering the room the Bed was unmade and Room Not cleaned like someone had just left. I tried to ring the number but no answer so I left. How do I get a refund through Expedia?
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Rockhampton Serviced Apartments
Great customer service, streamline check in and great location - quiet, but within walking distance to shops.
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Central Park Motel
Clean spacious 2 bed room Delux appartment. Beds were comfy and 1pm check in is better then most places with the 2pm
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
The Q Motel
Was the staff supportive no not really We had a late check in so we arrived around 10.40pm got in fine went to get the last bits from the car and the door closed Behing me. and locked the keys inside the apartment, called up the after hours and the little miss just keep saying you should have takem ...
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Rocky Resort Motor Inn
Clean, quiet, good parking, close to everything
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Sun Palms Motel
Large parking bays, Room and beds were great, and the staff were incredibly helpful
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Allenstown
The Range
Travellers like the golf courses in The Range, and Rockhampton Botanic Gardens and Zoo is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Rockhampton City
While visiting Rockhampton City, you might make a stop by sights like Archer Park Station & Steam Train Museum and Pilbeam Theatre.
Depot Hill
While Depot Hill isn't home to many top sights, Nissan Navara Arena and Rockhampton Botanic Gardens and Zoo are some notable places to visit nearby.
Wandal
If you're spending some time in Wandal, Rockhampton Showgrounds and 2nd World War Memorial Aquatic Centre are top sights worth seeing.
West Rockhampton
When in West Rockhampton, you can plan a visit to Rockhampton Botanic Gardens and Zoo and Rockhampton Showgrounds, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
