Fairy Bower Travel Guide
Rockhampton
Visit Fairy Bower
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.
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
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.
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.
Things to do
Capricorn Caves, Australia: 45-Minute Cathedral Cave Tour
Queensland: 90 Minute Capricorn Caves Explorer Tour
Capricorn Caves Cathedral Cave Tour
Capricorn Caves: 120 Minute Capricorn Adventurer Tour
Capricorn Caves Capricorn Explorer
Top hotels in Fairy Bower
Quality Resort Parkhurst
Pool was nice for a quick swim prior to getting access to my room.
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Empire Apartment Hotel
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
Discovery Parks - Rockhampton
Room was very clean the staff where wonderful
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Centrepoint Motor Inn
Staff were friendly. Rooms spacious,
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Denison Boutique Hotel
Elegant rooms and great value. BUT … Reception not staffed on check-in when I arrived at 2pm. Got a text message to say Key was in safe and breakfast would be on from 6:30-9:30. However, in the room there was conflicting information about breakfast on different pieces of paper - 7am. 7:30am. Very ...
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Fairy Bower
West Rockhampton
When in West Rockhampton, you can plan a visit to Rockhampton Botanic Gardens and Zoo and Rockhampton Showgrounds, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
The Range
Travellers like the golf courses in The Range, and Rockhampton Botanic Gardens and Zoo is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
Wandal
If you're spending some time in Wandal, Rockhampton Showgrounds and 2nd World War Memorial Aquatic Centre are top sights worth seeing.
Rockhampton City
While visiting Rockhampton City, you might make a stop by sights like Pilbeam Theatre and Rockhampton Art Gallery.
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.
