Parkhurst Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
Archer Park Station & Steam Train Museum
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Archer Park Station & Steam Train Museum during your trip to Rockhampton. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Activities
Capricorn Caves, Australia: 45-Minute Cathedral Cave Tour
Queensland: 90 Minute Capricorn Caves Explorer Tour
Capricorn Caves: 120 Minute Capricorn Adventurer Tour
Capricorn Caves Cathedral Cave Tour
Capricorn Caves Capricorn Explorer
Our pick of the best Parkhurst Hotel Deals
Quality Resort Parkhurst
The staff were friendly and explained how to locate the room. Room was very clean and the bed very comfortable, I had a great nights sleep. There was ample space to park a 4x4 vehicle directly outside the room. Had dinner at the on site restaurant, service was excellent and there was a good selection ...
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
True Blue Motor Inn
Casa Nostra Motel
An excellent place to stay. The individual villa units are very spacious and comfortable. The amenities are excellent (although the was only the one fork in the cutlery drawer). We have stayed at Casa Nostra previously and would be happy to stay again.
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Capricorn Motel & Conference Centre
Always clean, tidy and well set out room.
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Bayview Tower
Great view. Minor issues with room. Toilet seat not fitted properly, hand basin very slow to drain (clogged), some rubbish not removed from under the bed (visible from first entry). Great location.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
The Cosmopolitan Motel and Serviced Apartments
The door was very hard to shut. It had to be slammed shut. The aircon in the common are and 1 of the bedrooms didn't work. The place was otherwise ok.
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Parkhurst
Glenlee
While there might not be top attractions in Glenlee, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Rockhampton Heritage Village and Aboriginal Dreamtime Cultural Centre.
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 Aboriginal Dreamtime Cultural Centre.
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.
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.
Frenchville
When in Frenchville, you can plan a visit to Stockland Shopping Centre and Mount Archer National Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
