Kawana Travel Guide
Rockhampton
Popular places to visit
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.
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 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: 120 Minute Capricorn Adventurer Tour
Capricorn Caves Capricorn Explorer
Capricorn Caves Cathedral Cave Tour
Top hotels in Kawana
Quality Resort Parkhurst
clean room , friendly staff
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Empire Apartment Hotel
Perfect for two friends for a long weekend in Rockhampton. Clean, tidy and serviced daily. The only criticisms I have are that there are no placemats for the glass table, and the cutlery drawer is right at the bottom. Very hard to reach.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
The Cosmopolitan Motel and Serviced Apartments
Discovery Parks - Rockhampton
Fun for all ages! I stayed here with my husband, mum and 18 month old daughter and it was the perfect choice of accomodation. Our cabin was clean, safe for a toddler to run around in, has a bath and a shower, 3 bedrooms (with comfortable beds), air con in every room along with fans, a very useable ...
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Centrepoint Motor Inn
Staff were friendly. Rooms spacious,
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Denison Boutique Hotel
This Hotel has no reception. (although they claim to be there certain times ) You pretty much have to call them to get access to your key and if any issues arrive you'll need to wait for them to come in. The location is not ideal. Would recommend others closer to the downtown area. The room itself ...
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kawana
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.
Wandal
If you're spending some time in Wandal, Rockhampton Showgrounds and 2nd World War Memorial Aquatic Centre are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
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.
Rockhampton City
While visiting Rockhampton City, you might make a stop by sights like Archer Park Station & Steam Train Museum and Pilbeam Theatre.
