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.
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.
Activities
Capricorn Caves, Australia: 45-Minute Cathedral Cave Tour
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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.
Rockhampton City
While visiting Rockhampton City, you might make a stop by sights like Pilbeam Theatre and Archer Park Station & Steam Train Museum.
- Nissan Navara Arena
- Stockland Shopping Centre
- Capricorn Caves
- Rockhampton Showgrounds
- Rockhampton Hospital
- Rockhampton Botanic Gardens and Zoo
- Central Queensland University
- Rockhampton Heritage Village
- Pilbeam Theatre
- Mount Archer National Park
- Hillcrest Rockhampton Private Hospital
- Aboriginal Dreamtime Cultural Centre
- Mt Archer
- Kershaw Gardens
- Archer Park Station & Steam Train Museum
- Tropic of Capricorn Spire Visitor Information Centre
- Yeppoon Golf Club
- Mount Etna Caves National Park
- Northside Plaza Medical Centre