Right in central Rockhampton, you'll find Rocky Bowl & Leisure. This fun centre is filled with activities, from glow-in-the-dark bowling and laser tag, to underwater-themed minigolf. You can enjoy a cup of coffee and watch your kids engage all their senses, or join in the fun as a family. The centre offers discounts to groups of 4 or more people.
Yeppoon is a 30-minute drive from Rockhampton. This coastal village is full of activities for children of all ages, whether in the water or under the sun. Take the kids to the Keppel Kraken water play park and spend the day splashing in the middle of town. Koorana Crocodile Farm, a short drive from Yeppoon, offers educational tours and activities for children. Your kids will learn more about these native reptiles' behaviours, and even take part in feeding them.
Mt Hay Gemstone Tourist Park, in Wycarbah, is a place where the whole family can dig out thundereggs. Thundereggs, or ‘volcanic birthstones,’ look like ordinary rocks, but once cut they reveal beautiful patterns of minerals. You'll enjoy discovering all the different kinds of gems while learning about the geological processes behind these stones.