Norman Gardens Travel Guide
Rockhampton
Visit Norman Gardens
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Top hotels in Norman Gardens
Discovery Parks - Rockhampton
Had a great holiday with our granddaughter. Wound have been very great if they had hot food snacks too.
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Glenmore Tavern
Clean and tidy rooms, great location close to shops and food outlets. The staff were friendly and helpful. You can order and get a meal sent to your room from the Taverns restaurant.
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Glenmore Palms Motel
Lots of greenery in the front of reception and surrounds. Very clean and daily maintenance of rooms. Cleaning staff are very pleasant and always check on whether we need more coffee or milk etc A very pleasant and helpful Manager who advised on the best tourist attractions etc. He is always around ...
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Bayview Tower
Nice views.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
The Cosmopolitan Motel and Serviced Apartments
Room was clean and tidy. Road noise early morning.
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Empire Apartment Hotel
Very friendly staff, well located to restaurants, very clean and quiet.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Norman Gardens
Frenchville
When in Frenchville, you can plan a visit to Stockland Shopping Centre and Kershaw Gardens, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
Park Avenue
You'll enjoy the restaurants and gardens in Park Avenue. You might want to make time for a stop at Kershaw Gardens or Stockland Shopping Centre.
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.
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.
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.
