Norman Gardens 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.
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 Norman Gardens
Discovery Parks - Rockhampton
Anything was perfect, except the blind in the room wouldn’t close
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Glenmore Tavern
Glenmore Palms Motel
Quality Resort Parkhurst
Staffs were brilliant and very helpful. They went above and beyond for our comfort. The food was amazing. 10 out of 10. The staffs at the restaurant and at reception made us feel special and attended to all our needs despite getting there late. Our new favourite and go to place in Rocky
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Bayview Tower
The room had been renovated - was very clean. The view was fantastic. It was a very spacious family room.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
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
Other neighbourhoods around Norman Gardens
Frenchville
When in Frenchville, you can plan a visit to Stockland Shopping Centre and Mount Archer National Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
Park Avenue
You'll enjoy the restaurants and gardens in Park Avenue. You might want to make time for a stop at Stockland Shopping Centre or Kershaw Gardens.
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.
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.
The Common
When in The Common, you can plan a visit to Nissan Navara Arena and Mt Archer, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
