Australian Outback Travel Guide

Yeppoon
Capricorn Coast

With its subtropical climate, village style appeal and a backdrop of the Keppel Islands, Yeppoon has positioned itself as the gateway to the Capricorn Coast.

Situated only 30 minutes drive from Rockhampton, Yeppoon is known for its laidback lifestyle, where you will find a range of accommodation, beachfront dining and sheltered swimming. If you are heading across to the Keppel Islands, you will find the take off point for Keppel Bay at Rosslyn Bay, just south of Yeppoon.

Yeppoon Attractions

Capricorn Coast National Park

Capricorn Coast National Park has four separate accessable sections that can be enjoyed in a 30 minute drive between Yeppoon and Emu Park. Mangroves, dry rainforest, tussok grassland and open eucalypt forest provide a wonderful contrast to the blue waters of Keppel Bay. Rocky outcrops along the Capricorn Coast are the result of violent volcanic eruptions millions of years ago.

Enjoy a beachside picnic at Bluff Point day use area and take the 2.3 kilometre walking track for fabulous views over islands and hinterland. Watch sea turtles from the high cliffs of Turtle lookout. Explore Double Head along a sealed 365 metre walking track. Visit Fan Rock lookout, a fan-shaped cliff formation with hexagonal basalt columns.

Capricorn Coast National Park

Keppel Bay Islands National Park

Keppel Bay Islands National Park, including 15 islands surrounded by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, is the traditional home of the Ganomi-Woppaburra Aboriginal people. Secluded beaches, plunging cliffs and diverse plant communities are just some of the attractions on offer. Sea turtles breed and feed around the islands.

On North Keppel Island, discover wildlife and enjoy the views on three walks. Snorkelling and diving are also popular. Go fishing, but adhere to regulations. Learn about Humpy Island's history and explore its circuit walk. Enjoy camping on one of seven islands.

Keppel Bay Islands National Park

Cooberrie Park Wildlife Sanctuary

At Cooberrie Park Wildlife Sanctuary, you can cuddle a koala, hold a snake and hand feed their very friendly kangaroos and wallabies whilst you experience more than 350 fascinating native animals, across 70 Species. They successfully breed many endangered native animals including koalas, cassowaries, parrots and marsupials and have more than 350 animals, including dingoes, emus, wombats, possums, sugar gliders, koalas, cassowaries, bettongs, potoroos, fox, turtles and a large variety of native birds. The sanctuary can be found less than ten minutes from the Capricorn Resort, 28 minutes from Rockhampton and 15 minutes from Yeppoon Beach.

Their interactive animal show is at 1.00 p.m. daily. Hold a Koala for only AUD15.00 extra and enjoy their swimming pool, rainforest, bushwalk and barbecue areas. Get really close to their crocodiles and other reptile friends like large pythons, lizards, turtles and skinks. Their many parrots want to have a chat and dance. They receive no government funding and rely solely on admission and donations. Cooberrie Park is the only Wildlife Sanctuary in Central Queensland that takes care of sick, injured and orphaned wildlife; the animals appreciate your support.

Cooberrie Park Wildlife Sanctuary

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