The Caves Travel Guide
Rockhampton
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.
Mount Etna Caves National Park
Explore the great outdoors at Mount Etna Caves National Park, a lovely green space in Rockhampton. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.
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.
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.
Top hotels in The Caves
Capricorn Caves - Caravan Park
We had a lovely stay. The biggest issue for us was we had no phone signal at all. With elderly parents at home, this was a huge problem for us. We couldn't connect to the accommodation internet either.. Cabin and surrounds were perfect though!
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025
Bayview Tower
It was an amazing stay Room was lovely and clean and the breakfasts was great. Very handy to everything within walking distance of most things
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
Centrepoint Motor Inn
Nice Stay
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Empire Apartment Hotel
parking easy no bar bur excellent stay
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025
Coral Inn Boutique Resort
Nice clean room and lovely comfy bed 😊
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Quality Resort Parkhurst
Thanks Lee for saving me as I had left my credit card in the room. You saved my whole Australian vacation. You’re the best ! Looking forward to staying there again in the future, Steve H.
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around The Caves
Etna Creek
If you're spending some time in Etna Creek, Long Island Bend Conservation Park is a top sight worth visiting.
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.
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.
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.
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 Kershaw Gardens.
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.
