Guidebook for Glendale

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Guidebook for Glendale

Food Scene

Hand selected beef from the local region, ask Jenny and Rob about tours of The Capricorn Caves or visit The Caves store for some last minute supplies.
The Caves Country Pub
1 Buch Square
Hand selected beef from the local region, ask Jenny and Rob about tours of The Capricorn Caves or visit The Caves store for some last minute supplies.

Sightseeing

For a romantic meal in an awe inspiring setting, the Capricorn Caves will leave guests astounded. Families are enchanted by the Underground Opera Company or the Summer Solstice Light Spectacle. You will never forget the imagery of The Caves.
29 locals recommend
Capricorn Caves
30 Olsens Caves Rd
29 locals recommend
For a romantic meal in an awe inspiring setting, the Capricorn Caves will leave guests astounded. Families are enchanted by the Underground Opera Company or the Summer Solstice Light Spectacle. You will never forget the imagery of The Caves.
Emu Park has beautiful beaches and hilltop aspects with views to the Keppell Islands. Bell Park hosts an annual Oktoberfest and is a pretty location to enjoy the faire from the Bell Park Bakery, Emu Park Pizzeria or fresh and local caught fish from Emu Park Fish and Chips. A Coffee Club is prominently situated to maximise island views - this is a great day out for the family, a couple or even to exercise the dogs.
Emu Park Memorial Cenotaph
1 Emu St
Emu Park has beautiful beaches and hilltop aspects with views to the Keppell Islands. Bell Park hosts an annual Oktoberfest and is a pretty location to enjoy the faire from the Bell Park Bakery, Emu Park Pizzeria or fresh and local caught fish from Emu Park Fish and Chips. A Coffee Club is prominently situated to maximise island views - this is a great day out for the family, a couple or even to exercise the dogs.
The Scenic Highway at Yeppoon follows the hilltop contours of the coastline and terminates at Emu Park which is one of two north-eastern most points of the Fitzroy River. This drive can easily consume an entire day of beach walks with an inevitable lunch stop at The Causeway Lakes Kiosk. Many pack a fishing rod to flick a line over the causeway bridge.
Scenic Highway
Scenic Highway
The Scenic Highway at Yeppoon follows the hilltop contours of the coastline and terminates at Emu Park which is one of two north-eastern most points of the Fitzroy River. This drive can easily consume an entire day of beach walks with an inevitable lunch stop at The Causeway Lakes Kiosk. Many pack a fishing rod to flick a line over the causeway bridge.

Parks & Nature

360 degree views of the Fitzroy River, the entire region and some captivating flora and fauna. Grass trees, pennisetum grasses and banksias artistically placed among giant volcanic rocks. Picturesque views providing the perfect end to your hike up the mountain or a slow and winding tourist drive, ideal for a rainy day.
20 locals recommend
Mount Archer National Park
Pilbeam Drive
20 locals recommend
360 degree views of the Fitzroy River, the entire region and some captivating flora and fauna. Grass trees, pennisetum grasses and banksias artistically placed among giant volcanic rocks. Picturesque views providing the perfect end to your hike up the mountain or a slow and winding tourist drive, ideal for a rainy day.
Our zoo contains some interesting specimens including several gorillas who are publicly fed, daily. There is no entry fee however, a donation is appreciated. The Gardens Tearooms is a cafe of fine reputation and is open 364 days per year. The gardens contain children's spaces and there are great opportunities to feed both turtles and ducks on the lake's banks. Extensive history surrounding the foundation of our gardens can also be experiences on the walls of the various buildings. (This is a self-guided day out that can be enjoyed at your own pace.)
Botanic Gardens
100 Spencer Street
Our zoo contains some interesting specimens including several gorillas who are publicly fed, daily. There is no entry fee however, a donation is appreciated. The Gardens Tearooms is a cafe of fine reputation and is open 364 days per year. The gardens contain children's spaces and there are great opportunities to feed both turtles and ducks on the lake's banks. Extensive history surrounding the foundation of our gardens can also be experiences on the walls of the various buildings. (This is a self-guided day out that can be enjoyed at your own pace.)
Grassy parklands and paperbark trees overlooking the fresh water of the Fitzroy River, made fresh by our man-made barrage, located just east of this nature park. Visible from the ski gardens our barrage was completed in 1970 and ensures continuous fresh drinking water for our region. Our ski gardens are not for swimming in but some adventurous water-sports people bring their jet skis, boats and canoes to the ski gardens. Dogs are permitted on a leash however : *BEWARE - the waters of the Fitzroy region are crocodile habitats and are not recommended for swimming in.
Ski Gardens Road
Ski Gardens Road
Grassy parklands and paperbark trees overlooking the fresh water of the Fitzroy River, made fresh by our man-made barrage, located just east of this nature park. Visible from the ski gardens our barrage was completed in 1970 and ensures continuous fresh drinking water for our region. Our ski gardens are not for swimming in but some adventurous water-sports people bring their jet skis, boats and canoes to the ski gardens. Dogs are permitted on a leash however : *BEWARE - the waters of the Fitzroy region are crocodile habitats and are not recommended for swimming in.
Hedlow Creek is fresh water, spring-fed located at the foothills of a number of volcanic plugs plainly visible from many of the artillery roads around cattle farms in our region. There is a reserve located on Lake Mary road, very close to the foot of a volcanic plug, that contains a deep and wide stretch of water, often a Sunday afternoon location for locals to stop in. Some swim here, some celebrate here and the occasional visitor stops here overnight. Pretty as a picture, private and isolated, Hedlow Creek is a picnic location for couples and families.
Hedlow Creek Reserve
LOT 1 Lake Mary Rd
Hedlow Creek is fresh water, spring-fed located at the foothills of a number of volcanic plugs plainly visible from many of the artillery roads around cattle farms in our region. There is a reserve located on Lake Mary road, very close to the foot of a volcanic plug, that contains a deep and wide stretch of water, often a Sunday afternoon location for locals to stop in. Some swim here, some celebrate here and the occasional visitor stops here overnight. Pretty as a picture, private and isolated, Hedlow Creek is a picnic location for couples and families.

Arts & Culture

Acclaimed Outback Artist Sandy McLean's gallery where guest can also sip and paint with the artist herself. Sandy's exhibition's feature young, local and often indigenous artists - usually unassuming and often captivating. Art Parties lead by the team can be arranged for groups and individuals.
The Arthouse Rockhampton Sandy McLean
49 East St
Acclaimed Outback Artist Sandy McLean's gallery where guest can also sip and paint with the artist herself. Sandy's exhibition's feature young, local and often indigenous artists - usually unassuming and often captivating. Art Parties lead by the team can be arranged for groups and individuals.
International exhibitions are regularly featured at our local gallery which is near a cafe strip overlooking the Fitzroy River.
9 locals recommend
Rockhampton Art Gallery
220 Victoria Parade
9 locals recommend
International exhibitions are regularly featured at our local gallery which is near a cafe strip overlooking the Fitzroy River.

Essentials

This is the nearest convenience to our home however a larger indoor mall is located closer to Rockhampton City. Here however, you will find (as at March 2017) a pharmacy, supermarket, two hairdressers, a sushi bar, independent butcher, masseuse, liquor barn and bakery. In an adjacent complex is a bistro/bar/drive through bottle shop and a petrol station.
Parkhurst Town Centre
810-818 Yaamba Rd
This is the nearest convenience to our home however a larger indoor mall is located closer to Rockhampton City. Here however, you will find (as at March 2017) a pharmacy, supermarket, two hairdressers, a sushi bar, independent butcher, masseuse, liquor barn and bakery. In an adjacent complex is a bistro/bar/drive through bottle shop and a petrol station.
Rockhampton's locally owned mobile phone and tablet repairer and supplier of cases, charges and screen protection for all makes and models of mobile devices. This business is owned by your host's son and has an outstanding reputation in the local community.
Fix Factory Mobile & Tablet Repairs
145 Derby St
Rockhampton's locally owned mobile phone and tablet repairer and supplier of cases, charges and screen protection for all makes and models of mobile devices. This business is owned by your host's son and has an outstanding reputation in the local community.

Getting Around

Avis, Hertz and Budget are also available, some directly service the Rockhampton Airport.
Network Car & Truck Rentals
48 Fitzroy St
Avis, Hertz and Budget are also available, some directly service the Rockhampton Airport.