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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Activities
Capricorn Caves, Australia: 45-Minute Cathedral Cave Tour
Capricorn Caves Cathedral Cave Tour
Our pick of the best Kawana Hotel Deals
Empire Apartment Hotel
"Great location, awesome view& very clean and tidy, has everything you need!"
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Discovery Parks - Rockhampton
"Close to what we needed, friendly staff, family friendly, great warer park, gated with code which made me feel safe."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Central Park Motel
"Older property but clean and tidy. Good parking and quite."
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Denison Boutique Hotel
"It was a great place to stay over night. Bed was super comfy and the spa bath was relaxing. It’s old school but great for a change and was clean. Will stay again."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Hampton Villa Motel
"Clean, spacious room equipped with everything we needed."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
The Edge Apartment Hotel
"The unit was lovely and clean and roomy everything you need very handy to everything, would highly recommend"
Reviewed on 12 May 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 Pilbeam Theatre and Archer Park Station & Steam Train Museum.
