Kawana Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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
Experience beautiful tropical Queensland foliage and fun zoo exhibits at this spacious garden and sanctuary near the city’s tranquil Murray Lagoon.

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.

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.

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.
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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.

Frenchville
When in Frenchville, you can plan a visit to Stockland Shopping Centre and Pilbeam Theatre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
- Nissan Navara Arena
- Capricorn Caves
- Rockhampton Botanic Gardens and Zoo
- Central Queensland University
- Rockhampton Showgrounds
- Stockland Shopping Centre
- Rockhampton Heritage Village
- Hillcrest Rockhampton Private Hospital
- Pilbeam Theatre
- Aboriginal Dreamtime Cultural Centre
- Mount Archer National Park
- Mount Etna Caves National Park
- Yeppoon Golf Club
- Kershaw Gardens
- Rockhampton Art Gallery
- Mt Archer
- Archer Park Station & Steam Train Museum
- Northside Plaza Medical Centre
- Tropic of Capricorn Spire Visitor Information Centre