Rockhampton Regional district, Queensland, Australia

Places to visit near Parkhurst

Parkhurst is a town in Rockhampton Regional district, Queensland, Australia, home to about 2,572 people. Within 50 km by road there are 164 places to visit — 50 parks, 25 beaches & coast, 22 hill stations & viewpoints and 14 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Kershaw Gardens (9 km), Fitzroy River Barrage (9 km) and North Rockhampton Borough Chambers (10 km).

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Parkhurst, Queensland
Parkhurst, Rockhampton Regional district, Queensland, Australia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Parkhurst at a glance

Location
Rockhampton Regional district, Queensland, Australia
Population
about 2,572
Coordinates
23.3000° S, 150.5167° E
Places within 50 km
164 (14 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for beaches & coast; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for parks

Top places to visit near Parkhurst

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Parkhurst: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Parks near Parkhurst

50 parks within 100 km of Parkhurst. The closest is John Hegvold Park (1 km); the best-known is Kershaw Gardens (9 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Beaches & coast near Parkhurst

50 beaches & coast within 100 km of Parkhurst. The closest is Yeppoon Main Beach (6 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Parkhurst

41 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Parkhurst. The closest is Mount Chapple (5 km); the best-known is Mount Wheeler (23 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Parkhurst

23 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Parkhurst. The closest is Herb Garden (1 km); the best-known is Mount Archer National Park (11 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Parkhurst

17 forts & heritage within 100 km of Parkhurst. The closest is Country Music Rock of Recognition (1 km); the best-known is North Rockhampton Borough Chambers (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Parkhurst

15 churches within 100 km of Parkhurst. The closest is Cathedral of Praise (4 km); the best-known is Rockhampton Botanical Gardens (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Parkhurst

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 42 km on the road.

  1. Start in Parkhurst
  2. 9 km Fitzroy River Barrage · dam, Rockhampton Regional
  3. 5 km Rockhampton Zoo · park, Rockhampton Regional
  4. 5 km North Rockhampton Borough Chambers · heritage site, Rockhampton Regional
  5. 2 km Kershaw Gardens · garden, Rockhampton Regional
  6. 10 km Mount Archer National Park · national park, Livingstone Shire
  7. 11 km Back to Parkhurst

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    Within 15 km of Parkhurst

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Parkhurst by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Parks5050John Hegvold Park (1 km)
    Beaches & coast2550Yeppoon Main Beach (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2241Mount Chapple (5 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1423Herb Garden (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1417Country Music Rock of Recognition (1 km)
    Churches1415Cathedral of Praise (4 km)
    Caves88Caves Park (18 km)
    Museums57Rockhampton Heritage Village (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs46Fitzroy River Barrage (9 km)
    Other attractions34Dreamtime Cultural Centre (2 km)
    Waterfalls33Kershaw Gardens Waterfall (9 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves03Pumpkin Island (57 km)
    Buddhist sites11Ananda Buddhist Centre (6 km)
    Treks11Zamia Walk (8 km)

    Parkhurst: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Parkhurst?

    Kershaw Gardens (garden, about 9 km), Fitzroy River Barrage (dam, about 9 km), North Rockhampton Borough Chambers (heritage site, about 10 km), Mount Archer National Park (national park, about 11 km), Rockhampton Zoo (park, about 14 km), Rockhampton Botanical Gardens (garden, about 14 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Parkhurst?

    164 places on Spotwander: 50 parks, 25 beaches & coast, 22 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 wildlife, forests & gardens, 14 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest park to Parkhurst?

    John Hegvold Park, about 1 km by road; Bill Neven Park (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Parkhurst?

    Yeppoon Main Beach, about 6 km by road; Keppel Sands (North 1) (35 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Parkhurst?

    Mount Chapple, about 5 km by road; Mount Wiseman (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Parkhurst?

    Start in Parkhurst, visit Fitzroy River Barrage, then Rockhampton Zoo, then North Rockhampton Borough Chambers, then Kershaw Gardens, then Mount Archer National Park, and drive back — about 42 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Parkhurst?

    October to March for beaches & coast; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for parks.

    Towns near Parkhurst

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Parkhurst’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Parkhurst on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.