Glendale Travel Guide
Rockhampton
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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.
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.
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.
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
"Individually decorated rooms, older style, but clean and with fantastic views of the ocean. Receptionist, Pat was warm, welcoming, and very helpful. Would have given five stars, but no smart TVs which the owners could do with updating. Other than that a wonderful four day stay"
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
Mercure Rockhampton
"Room was clean, staff were friendly and the food was delicious."
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026
Empire Apartment Hotel
"Check in time on website is 1400. Went to check in 1400 was told room not ready, no sorry just told to go away and come back later. Was told that they would text when room was ready received text just after 1500 still no apology for delay to check in. Went to check in still no apology for room not ..."
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026
Hampton Villa Motel
"Ground level room for easy access with luggage. Clean open room. Good amenities. Didn't like the room so close to the main road, alot of noise through the night. Apart from that one negative, I would stay again."
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Discovery Parks - Rockhampton
"Family friendly."
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
Denison Boutique Hotel
"Great - just mind the train noise sometimes haha"
Reviewed on 8 Jun 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 Aboriginal Dreamtime Cultural Centre.
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.
