Yeppoon in Central Queensland, is a sunny coastal town approximately 40 kilometres or 25 minutes drive, east of Rockhampton.
Enjoy a dip in one of the beautiful beaches along the Capricorn Coast, before heading off to one of the Keppel Islands. The calm, pristine waters are perfect for snorkelling, where you can experience some of the beautiful tropical fish and stunning coral the Great Barrier Reef has to offer. Next, visit Humpy Island and enjoy some of the walks and sights around the area. Make you sure you check out Emu Park, before taking a relaxing walk along the beautiful beaches.
The perfect beaches and shallow coves around Yeppoon provide a quiet yet vibrant destination both for tourists and miners settling down in Central Queensland. The year round temperate climate lends itself well to a relaxed lifestyle, which has proven popular with new families moving to the Capricorn Coast on the back of the mining boom. Yeppoon has many different accommodation options for all styles of traveller including beach front units, apartments, modern hotels and motels, B&Bs and plenty of holiday parks.