Etna Creek
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.
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 exploring the galleries in Rockhampton Heritage Village during your travels in Rockhampton. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Aboriginal Dreamtime Cultural Centre
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Aboriginal Dreamtime Cultural Centre during your trip to Rockhampton. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Kershaw Gardens
Find out about the history of Rockhampton when you take a trip to Kershaw Gardens. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Mt Archer
You can find out about the history of Rockhampton with a trip to Mt Archer. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Things to do
Capricorn Caves, Australia: 45-Minute Cathedral Cave Tour
Capricorn Caves: 120 Minute Capricorn Adventurer Tour
Capricorn Caves Cathedral Cave Tour
Queensland: 90 Minute Capricorn Caves Explorer Tour
Capricorn Caves Capricorn Explorer
Top hotels in Etna Creek
Quality Resort Parkhurst
Very clean room, courteous staff and great amenities. Will definitely stay there again if we’re near there.
Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026
Bayview Tower
extremely friendly staff, lovely location
Reviewed on Feb 11, 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 Feb 15, 2026
Rosslyn Bay Resort
Room was ok and clean, Wi-Fi was a waste of time, could not stream anything. Very small TV in room also. Not sure how quality fast Wi-Fi is not being provided in this day and age.
Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026
Empire Apartment Hotel
Great hotel, and everything was close by, and staff was lovely
Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026
Discovery Parks - Rockhampton
Anything was perfect, except the blind in the room wouldn’t close
Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Etna Creek
The Caves
While visiting The Caves, you might make a stop by sights like Capricorn Caves and Mount Etna Caves National Park.
Glenlee
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Glenlee and surrounding area, you can visit Rockhampton Heritage Village and Aboriginal Dreamtime Cultural Centre.
Rockyview
While there might not be top attractions in Rockyview, 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.
Kawana
Kawana might not have many top sights, but Stockland Shopping Centre and Kershaw Gardens are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
