Central Queensland Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Central Queensland
Where to stay in Central Queensland
Rockhampton City
While visiting Rockhampton City, you might make a stop by sights like Pilbeam Theatre and Rockhampton Art Gallery.
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.
Gracemere
Gracemere might not have many top sights, but Rockhampton Botanic Gardens and Zoo and Rockhampton Golf Club are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Allenstown
Visitors to Allenstown appreciate its restaurants. A visit to Rockhampton Botanic Gardens and Zoo and Nissan Navara Arena might round out your trip if you're looking to see more of the area.
New Auckland
While New Auckland may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Tondoon Botanic Gardens and Gladstone Art Gallery and Museum.
Gladstone Central
While visiting Gladstone Central, you might make a stop by sights like Gladstone Yacht Club and Gladstone Entertainment and Convention Centre.
Quality Resort Parkhurst
Pool was nice for a quick swim prior to getting access to my room.
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Bayview Tower
this was a very nice place to stay but the parking is a problem i had to park on the main street to no parking near our room only down fall
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
The Cosmopolitan Motel and Serviced Apartments
Comfortable room. They had ABC on the TV. Great Malaysian restaurant right next door that opened at 4.30 pm. Best Nasi Lemak. Relaxed staff
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Empire Apartment Hotel
Great hotel, and everything was close by, and staff was lovely
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Oaks Gladstone Grand Hotel
Friendly staff. Great location and room.
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
Rosslyn Bay Resort
Room was ok and clean, Wi-Fi was a waste of time, could not stream anything. Very small TV in room also. Not sure how quality fast Wi-Fi is not being provided in this day and age.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Popular places to visit
1770 Marina
Explore the waterfront in Seventeen Seventy with a trip to 1770 Marina. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Gladstone Marina
Go on a relaxing cruise, have a picnic in the park or watch the boats cruise past in this modern and picturesque boat harbor in central Queensland.
Keppel Bay Marina
Explore the waterfront in Rosslyn with a trip to Keppel Bay Marina. Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.
Blackdown Tableland National Park
Explore the great outdoors at Blackdown Tableland National Park, a lovely green space in Wallaroo.
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.
