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
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.

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.

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 Capricorn Explorer

Capricorn Caves: 120 Minute Capricorn Adventurer Tour
Our pick of the best Kawana Hotel Deals

Centrepoint Motor Inn
Reviewed on 22 Jun. 2025

Park Avenue Hotel Motel
Reviewed on 9 Jul. 2025

Denison Boutique Hotel
Reviewed on 11 Jul. 2025

Empire Apartment Hotel
Reviewed on 26 Jun. 2025

The Cosmopolitan Motel and Serviced Apartments
Reviewed on 29 Jun. 2025

The Q Motel
Reviewed on 3 Jul. 2025
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.