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inside the caves at Capricorn Caves — From treetop boardwalks and visiting cheeky animals at the Zoo to exploring ancient caves.

Fun for everyone

Create lasting memories and share magical moments while making a fun, hassle-free holiday in Rockhampton. Replenish the soul and check out Rockhampton's walking, hiking and bushwalking trails while taking in some beautiful scenery.

If you're travelling with the kids, be sure to check out the beautiful parks and adventurous playgrounds where they can burn off some energy. There are plenty of amazing spaces where the kids can play, beautiful parks and loads of holiday activities.

Here are some of our major attractions, but you will find everything to see and do in the Explore Rockhampton Destination Guide.

Rockhampton Museum of Art

Sitting on the threshold of the Fitzroy River (Tunuba), Rockhampton Museum of Art is regional Queensland’s largest and most exciting art space.

Rockhampton Zoo

Nestled within the Botanic Gardens, Rockhampton Zoo has more than 30 species of Australian and exotic animals.

Rockhampton Heritage Village

Step back in time and marvel at original and reproduction buildings as well as memorabilia and artefacts portraying life in the region from the 1850s to the 1950s

Cattle Saleyards

Rockhampton is home to one of Australia's major cattle selling centres. Visit the Central Queensland Livestock Exchange (CQLX) for a full-bull experience.

Dreamtime Cultural Centre

Full details on how to get there, bookings, opening hours, and family concessions, and special events at the Dreamtime Cultural Centre.

Mount Hay Gemstone Park

A 30 minute drive west via the Capricorn Highway will lead you to the Mount Hay Gemstone Tourist Park, the place to go for fossicking thundereggs and spherulitic rhyolite. These curious volcanic formations come from the remains of an extinct ancient volcano, and you can take home your very own thunderegg you fossick for.

Koorana Crocodile Farm

Koorana Crocodile Farm produces the highest quality crocodile leather products, including, handbags, hats, book covers, wallets, purses, card wallets, and belts. Koorana is an approved farm, operating under the Australian Government’s strategic conservation program.

Capricorn Caves

Discovery caves that are over 390 million year old at Capricorn Caves.

The Big Camel

Experience your very own camel ride in Rockhampton.