What to do in Central Queensland

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Central Queensland travel guide

Tannum Sands which includes a sandy beach and general coastal views

Central Queensland Attractions

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Places of interest in Central Queensland

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Central Queensland attractions

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What to do in Central Queensland

Popular places to visit

1770 Marina

4/5(2 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Seventeen Seventy with a trip to 1770 Marina. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Keppel Bay Marina

Explore the waterfront in Rosslyn with a trip to Keppel Bay Marina. Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.

Gladstone Marina

5/5(1 review)

Go on a relaxing cruise, have a picnic in the park or watch the boats cruise past in this modern and picturesque boat harbor in central Queensland.

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

5/5(4 reviews)

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.

Agnes Water Museum and Visitor Centre

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Agnes Water Museum and Visitor Centre in Agnes Water. Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.

Mount Archer National Park

Get a closer look at Rockhampton’s dramatic mountain backdrop when you explore the network of hiking trails that traverse the bushland plateau.

Nissan Navara Arena

Catch an event at Nissan Navara Arena during your trip to Rockhampton. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

Explore areas of Central Queensland

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Rockhampton Botanic Gardens and Zoo and Nissan Navara Arena might round out your trip if you're looking to see more of the area.

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