Kawana
Rockhampton
Popular places to visit
Rockhampton Botanic Gardens and Zoo
Why not visit the native and exotic animals who live at Rockhampton Botanic Gardens and Zoo during your vacation in Rockhampton? While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Capricorn Caves
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Capricorn Caves during your travels in Rockhampton. Visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Kershaw Gardens
Find out about the history of Rockhampton when you take a trip to Kershaw Gardens. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Rockhampton Heritage Village
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Rockhampton Heritage Village during your travels 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 trip to Rockhampton. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
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.
Kawana Hotel Deals
The Cosmopolitan Motel and Serviced Apartments
The room was clean. The staff member I dealt with was friendly
Reviewed on 8 January 2026
Empire Apartment Hotel
Friendly staff, very clean and even a coffee club downstairs
Reviewed on 4 January 2026
Centrepoint Motor Inn
Clean room, easy access, close to F&B options
Reviewed on 12 January 2026
Quality Resort Parkhurst
Would have given a perfect score except for the terrible water pressure in the shower. Staff were excellent, restaurant was excellent in food and service, the rooms and beds were very comfortable. All round a great place to stay.
Reviewed on 10 January 2026
Mercure Rockhampton
Very clean. Great amenities
Reviewed on 27 December 2025
Denison Boutique Hotel
I love this place! The mattress is the most comfortable I’ve ever slept on. The jetted tub? Perfection. The decor? Absolutely charming. Definitely will continue to stay. Quiet, clean, awesome!
Reviewed on 8 January 2026
Other neighborhoods around Kawana
Park Avenue
You'll enjoy the restaurants and gardens in Park Avenue. You might want to make time for a stop at Kershaw Gardens or Stockland Shopping Centre.
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
If you're spending some time in Rockhampton City, Pilbeam Theatre and Archer Park Station & Steam Train Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Kawana
- Nissan Navara Arena
- Rockhampton Botanic Gardens and Zoo
- Rockhampton Showgrounds
- Rockhampton Hospital
- Stockland Shopping Centre
- Central Queensland University
- Capricorn Caves
- Hillcrest Rockhampton Private Hospital
- Kershaw Gardens
- Aboriginal Dreamtime Cultural Centre
- Rockhampton Heritage Village
- Mount Archer National Park
- Pilbeam Theatre
- Yeppoon Golf Club
- Mount Etna Caves National Park
- Archer Park Station & Steam Train Museum
- Rockhampton Golf Club
- Rockhampton Art Gallery
- Mt Archer
- Northside Plaza Medical Centre
- 2nd World War Memorial Aquatic Centre
- Tropic of Capricorn Spire Visitor Information Centre
- The Cathedral College
