Glendale 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
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.
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.
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
Top hotels in Glendale
Centrepoint Motor Inn
Nice Stay
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Bayview Tower
It was an amazing stay Room was lovely and clean and the breakfasts was great. Very handy to everything within walking distance of most things
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
Empire Apartment Hotel
parking easy no bar bur excellent stay
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025
Coral Inn Boutique Resort
Nice clean room and lovely comfy bed 😊
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Quality Resort Parkhurst
Thanks Lee for saving me as I had left my credit card in the room. You saved my whole Australian vacation. You’re the best ! Looking forward to staying there again in the future, Steve H.
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Citywalk Motor Inn
Lovely stay
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Glendale
Glenlee
While there might not be top attractions in Glenlee, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Rockhampton Heritage Village and Aboriginal Dreamtime Cultural Centre.
Etna Creek
If you're spending some time in Etna Creek, Long Island Bend Conservation Park is a top sight worth visiting.
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.
The Caves
While visiting The Caves, you might make a stop by sights like Capricorn Caves and Mount Etna Caves National Park.
Kawana
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Kawana and surrounding area, you can visit Stockland Shopping Centre and Kershaw Gardens.
Norman Gardens
Unique features of Norman Gardens include the shopping and bars. Make a stop by Mount Archer National Park or Zamia Walk Trailhead while you're exploring the area.
