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 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
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.
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.
Top hotels in The Caves
Capricorn Caves - Caravan Park
"Staff were really friendly and knowledgeable; they made it work. There were marked face cloths, dirt in corners and lounges had bits all over them…. Apart from that and the crumbs on the counter tops, the staff really made it more appealing and was really interesting."
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Bayview Tower
"The staff and view was excellent also the cooked breakfast The room could have done with some sideboard tables next to the bed and the shower was a bit tricky"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Empire Apartment Hotel
"Clean rooms, friendly staff, great location near shops, restaurants and bars. Good walking track close to hotel, hotel parking."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Mercure Rockhampton
"I had a pleasant stay at Mercure Rockhampton. The room was clean and tidy, although a little dated. The bed was comfortable. The staff were friendly and welcoming throughout my stay."
Reviewed on 29 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 The Caves
Rockyview
Rockyview might not have many top sights, but Rockhampton Heritage Village and Aboriginal Dreamtime Cultural Centre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
Frenchville
When in Frenchville, you can plan a visit to Stockland Shopping Centre and Pilbeam Theatre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
