Lakes Creek Travel Guide
Rockhampton
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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 Lakes Creek
Quality Resort Parkhurst
Staff were consistently friendly & accommodating.
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Bayview Tower
this was a very nice place to stay but the parking is a problem i had to park on the main street to no parking near our room only down fall
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
The Cosmopolitan Motel and Serviced Apartments
Free laundry
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Empire Apartment Hotel
Very clean and spacious room. Toiletries amazing. Kitchen works well. Staff very friendly. Have no negatives to report
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
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
Other neighbourhoods around Lakes Creek
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.
Frenchville
When in Frenchville, you can plan a visit to Stockland Shopping Centre and Mount Archer National Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
The Common
When in The Common, you can plan a visit to Nissan Navara Arena and Pilbeam Theatre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
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.
Port Curtis
Port Curtis might not have many top sights, but Nissan Navara Arena and Rockhampton Botanic Gardens and Zoo are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
