Great Keppel Island Tours and Attractions

Get To Know Great Keppel Island

Touring Great Keppel Island, Capricorn Region

Tours, Activities & Attractions

Kayaking, Monkey Beach, Great Keppel Island

Travel Information

About Great Keppel Island

Nestled upon the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef, Great Keppel Island has a little slice of paradise for any kind of visitor. It is the largest of the islands in the Keppel Group and sits on the untouched coastline of the Capricorn Region. Much of the island’s attraction is its accessibility. Great Keppel Island is just a 30-minute boat ride from Rosslyn Bay Marina which is located just south of Yeppoon. The island can be reached by a packaged tour, sailing trips, ferry transfers, private charters and even by helicopter.

Pristine beaches and aquatic adventures

The island is home to 28km of beaches and bays that sit upon the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. There are 17 pristine beaches waiting to be discovered, all of which boast pure white sands, beautiful palm trees, and clear turquoise waters. The island’s beaches make for perfect year-round swimming conditions with an average water temperature of 25 degrees.

Pristine beaches and aquatic adventures

You won’t be short on things to do with a number of water sports and activities on offer including coral viewing tours, motorised canoes, kayaking or simply stumbling upon on your own secluded beach. Many of the beaches offer fringing coral reefs ideal for snorkelling and scuba diving for all levels of experience. If exploring the island’s underwater wonders is on your holiday to-do list, Shelving Beach, Monkey Point and Clam Bay are arguably some of the best snorkelling locations in the Capricorn region.

Natural bushland and wildlife encounters

Inland you will be blown away by the abundance of walking trails, native flora and fauna, unique bird life and Aboriginal heritage waiting to be discovered. Ninety per cent of the island is covered in natural bushland and is home to around 100 bird species. Make sure you look out for Kookaburras and Rainbow Lorikeets!

Whether you are seeking a day visit or an overnight island stay, you won’t be short on options. There is plentiful accommodation on the island from camping and beachfront bungalows to private beach resorts.

Pristine beaches and aquatic adventures

Natural bushland and wildlife encounters

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