Glendale Travel Guide
Rockhampton
Visit Glendale
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.
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.
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.
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
Top hotels in Glendale
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
"Need a bit of light in the room."
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
The Edge Apartment Hotel
"Room was ok, uncomfortable bed, unable to use aircon at night as it was too noisy. Shower head needs to be replaced. Staff were great."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
The Cosmopolitan Motel and Serviced Apartments
"It was clean. But that’s about it. Everything is old or broken."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Where to stay in Glendale
Rockhampton City
While visiting Rockhampton City, you might make a stop by sights like Pilbeam Theatre and Archer Park Station & Steam Train Museum.
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.
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.
Allenstown
Visitors to Allenstown appreciate its restaurants. A visit to Nissan Navara Arena and Rockhampton Golf Club might round out your trip if you're looking to see more of 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.
