The Caves Travel Guide
Rockhampton
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.
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.
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.
Aboriginal Dreamtime Cultural Centre
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Aboriginal Dreamtime Cultural Centre during your travels 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.
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: 120 Minute Capricorn Adventurer Tour
Capricorn Caves Capricorn Explorer
Capricorn Caves Cathedral Cave Tour
Top hotels in The Caves
Capricorn Caves - Caravan Park
Lovely staff, plenty of space in our cabin. Amenities in cabin were good. Lovely decking area with bbq. The place in general needed a little tlc, but we got the cabin for a good price as we were passing through.
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Bayview Tower
Not enough space for parking , its first in first serviced.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Empire Apartment Hotel
Amazing staff, so helpful. Great location above an amazing Italian restaurant
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Discovery Parks - Rockhampton
Was a great place to stay
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Rosslyn Bay Resort
this is a loveley resort, very clean, gorgeous pool area, superb food in the restaurant, painless check in , rooms very clean , could not fault , we only stayed one night as nothing else around
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Centrepoint Motor Inn
Room ok
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around The Caves
Glenlee
While there might not be top attractions in Glenlee, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Rockhampton Heritage Village and Aboriginal Dreamtime Cultural Centre.
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.
Limestone Creek
While Limestone Creek isn't home to many top sights, Aboriginal Dreamtime Cultural Centre and Mount Archer National Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
Norman Gardens
Unique features of Norman Gardens include the shopping and bars. Make a stop by Mount Archer National Park or Zamia Walk Trailhead while you're exploring the 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.
