Immerse yourself in one of Queensland’s best kept coastal gems with the Southern Great Barrier Reef, rugged wilderness, a rich history and secluded beaches in Yeppoon, Rockhampton and Great Keppel Island at your doorstep.
Spanning 115,000 square kilometres, from the sandy beaches of the Capricorn Coast inland past Rockhampton – the beef capital of Australia – to the highlands township of Emerald, this region is a blend of historic towns, national parks, sapphire gemfields, and of course the Southern Great Barrier Reef.
Central to the Capricorn Coast you will find the humble yet bustling coastal towns of Yeppoon and Emu Park. Offering a range of accommodation options from camping through to luxurious resorts, these coastal communities are the perfect base to explore all that the Capricorn Region has on offer.
Spanning 115,000 square kilometres, from the sandy beaches of the Capricorn Coast inland past Rockhampton – the beef capital of Australia – to the highlands township of Emerald, this region is a blend of historic towns, national parks, sapphire gemfields, and of course the Southern Great Barrier Reef.
Central to the Capricorn Coast you will find the humble yet bustling coastal towns of Yeppoon and Emu Park. Offering a range of accommodation options from camping through to luxurious resorts, these coastal communities are the perfect base to explore all that the Capricorn Region has on offer.
Swim, dive, or snorkel among the fringing reefs of Great Keppel Island, part of the Keppel Island Group, including nearby Pumpkin Island. The protective fringing reef means the waters are calm – perfect for exploring the underwater playground of hard and soft coral, tropical fish, turtles, dolphins, and manta rays.
Spanning 115,000 square kilometres, from the sandy beaches of the Capricorn Coast inland past Rockhampton – the beef capital of Australia – to the highlands township of Emerald, this region is a blend of historic towns, national parks, sapphire gemfields, and of course the Southern Great Barrier Reef.
Spanning 115,000 square kilometres, from the sandy beaches of the Capricorn Coast inland past Rockhampton – the beef capital of Australia – to the highlands township of Emerald, this region is a blend of historic towns, national parks, sapphire gemfields, and of course the Southern Great Barrier Reef.
Central to the Capricorn Coast you will find the humble yet bustling coastal towns of Yeppoon and Emu Park. Offering a range of accommodation options from camping through to luxurious resorts, these coastal communities are the perfect base to explore all that the Capricorn Region has on offer.
Swim, dive, or snorkel among the fringing reefs of Great Keppel Island, part of the Keppel Island Group, including nearby Pumpkin Island. The protective fringing reef means the waters are calm – perfect for exploring the underwater playground of hard and soft coral, tropical fish, turtles, dolphins, and manta rays.
One of the most popular island destinations in the Capricorn region, Great Keppel Island boasts white sandy secluded beaches, clear waters and some of the best snorkelling and scuba diving locations on the Great Barrier Reef just off Yeppoon.
Known as the ‘Beef Capital of Australia,’ Rockhampton is located in the central Capricorn Region boasting a rich history and an abundance of natural wonders.
Known as the capital of the Capricorn Region, the quaint coastal town of Yeppoon is the gateway to the Keppel Island Group and the Southern Great Barrier Reef.
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