Discovery Holiday Parks
Rockhampton, Capricorn, QLD

Overview

Discovery Holiday Parks – Rockhampton (formerly Tropical Wanderer Resort) on the Tropic of Capricorn in Central Queensland is the ideal holiday or corporate event destination.  Set on the banks of the Fitzroy River, Rockhampton is a 1 and a half hour drive from Gladstone and 3 hours from Mackay.

Surrounded by the Berserker Ranges, stunning views of Rockhampton can be enjoyed from the top of Mt Archer in the nearby Mt Archer National Park.

Known as the ‘Beef Capital of Australia’, Rockhampton’s Gracemere Saleyards on the outskirts of the city are the largest stud-selling venue in the Southern Hemisphere, while the Great Western Hotel in the heart of the city holds weekly rodeos for those whose want a taste of the country.  Within Rockhampton, there is a wide choice of attractions for the whole family, from the 130 year old, heritage-listed Rockhampton Botanic Gardens (also home to the city’s zoo), to the Rockhampton Heritage Village, Dreamtime Cultural Centre and city’s Quay Street Heritage Precinct. 

The coastal town of Emu Park is a 30 minute drive and passes the Koorana Crocodile Farm which offers daily guided-tours of its 3000 crocodiles.  Home of the famous Singing Ship Sculpture, Emu Park offers excellent fishing and swimming, with day trips and cruises to Great Keppel Island available from nearby Yeppoon.

Discovery Holiday Parks – Rockhampton offers an extensive selection of accommodation from powered camp and caravan sites, units and apartments, through a range of cabins, villas and chalets. 

Our wide range of self-contained apartments, villas and chalets provide accommodation 2 to 8 people.  Facilities range from basic facilities to kitchenette and full kitchens, with all Standard, Superior and Deluxe accommodation offering Free Austar and airconditioning.

For larger families, our 4.5 Star Deluxe Paradise Apartments sleep 8 and come complete with3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, full kitchen with dishwasher, washing machine and dryer, LCD TV with Playstation and Free Austar, split-system airconditioning in all bedrooms and wireless internet access. 

Our Deluxe Starlight Apartment offers wheelchair access-ramp with handrails, toilet and shower with handrails and fold-down shower seat, plus dedicated parking next to the access ramp.

Our Deluxe Spa Unit offers a 2 person spa, King bed accommodation and Free Austar, with our Deluxe studio unit offering excellent corporate traveller accommodation, complete with desk and wireless internet access.

Our many camp and caravan sites feature individual access to water and power

Located close to Rockhampton’s largest shopping centre, and offering 2 swimming pools, a games room, and an on-site bistro, Discovery Holiday Parks – Rockhampton is the ideal destination for a romantic getaway, the family holiday or large sporting group and corporate functions.

Accommodation

• Cabins/Villas
• Powered/ Unpowered Caravan Sites
• Camping sites

Features & Facilities

• BBQ’s
• Conference Centre
• Games Room
• Internet access
• Kiosk
• Restaurant
• Sports facilities
• Swimming Pool

Local Attractions

• Koorana Crocodile Park
• The Crazy Joker
• Mount Archer National Park
• The Great Western Hotel
• Gracemere Saleyards

View a copy of the Park Brochure

Rockhampton Park Brochure PDF