Capricorn Tourist Information
Capricorn Tourist Information
The Capricorn Coast
The Capricorn Coast is exciting, diverse and breathtakingly beautiful. This magnificent coastline sweeps along the Pacific Ocean just 30 minutes east from Rockhampton in Central Queensland. A scenic highway joins the main townships of Yeppoon and Emu Park, along which you can enjoy one of13 glorious beaches. Views from the beaches and headlands are of the Keppel Islands - your stepping stones to the Great Barrier Reef.
Yeppoon is the gateway to the Capricorn Coast, featuring a charming esplanade with grassy knolls, palms and play area which form a backdrop to a vista of sea, sky and islands. The township is memorable for its seafood and variety of accommodation including Bayview Tower International. Emu Park, the home of The Singing Ship, is also worth a visit with cafes ad restaurants, accommodation, a public pool and idyllic beaches.
Visit famous Great Keppel Island with Keppel Tourist Services on their comfortable 30 minute trip by fast catamaran, departing from Rosslyn Bay daily. Enjoy a fun-filled day on the Reef Haven Pontoon, or enjoy a visit to the Middle Island Underwater Observatory. Flights also service the island from Rockhampton Airport. Startling white beaches surround the island and bushwalking and natural flora and fauna offer interior adventures. Accommodation is available to suit any budget from Great Keppel Island Resort, Keppel Haven and a YHA youth hostel.
Moor your boat at Queensland's newest award-winning marina at Rosslyn Bay, where you can also charter a fishing boat for a day or a week. Rosslyn Bay Inn Resort and Beaches Bistro have excellent accommodation and food on offer - surrounded by lush gardens and a swimming pool. Fifteen minutes' drive north of Yeppoon, nature lovers will discover Byfield State Forest and Capricorn International Resort. This elegant but friendly resort has five-star accommodation and dining facilities, a convention centre and two international standard golf courses. Their 22 hectares of wetlands are often compared in beauty and diversity of wildlife to that of Kakadu. Byfield State Forest offers cool seclusion and a rainforest environment. Dip in the lucid waters of Stoney or Waterpark Creeks, shop at Nob Creek Pottery, picnic in the recreational grounds or stay over at a log cabin at Fern's Hideaway.
Become reaquainted with nature on the Capricorn Coast cuddle a koala or hand-feed a kangaroo at the Cooberrie Park Flora and Fauna Sanctuary. Call into the fascinating Koorana Crocodile Farm where visitors can hold a friendly crocodile and enjoy an informative tour. Stop at the Capricorn Hearts Flower and Tea Gardens and enjoy the many varieties of tropical blooms over a cup of exotic tea.
For the more adventurous, Capricorn Adventure Tours offer adrenalin pumping action - from skydiving, abseiling and rock climbing, scuba diving, paintball and horse riding to learning to fly a plane! Whether you island hop, enjoy good food, adventure or championship, the Capricorn Coast has it all. Visit now and be prepared for a truly memorable experience filled with islands, beaches, rainforest and reef!
