Places of Interest/Activities

Places of Interest and Activities are endless …

Places of Interest nearby:

  • Appleton Park Playground and adjoining Skate Park (500m) is popular for cook-up & social get-togethers
  • Yeppoon Lagoon (700m), a free infinity resort style pool, BBQ’s and grass parkland surrounds
  • Yeppoon Main Beach and foreshore precinct (1km) including Keppel Kraken water park and amphitheatre (host to festivals and events), free BBQ’s
  • Walking and bike tracks galore including the Pineapple Rail Trail
  • James Street, Yeppoon’s CBD (800m) is parallel us and has boutique shops, trendy cafes, pubs and gourmet dining
  • Clubs (600m) offer modern dining, gaming facilities and children’s play area
  • Retail therapy including Keppel Bay Plaza (800m), James Street boutiques and Yeppoon Central
  • Local Markets (350m)
  • Ross Creek (1km) is popular for fishing, launching the boat, picnics, local markets and has a dump point.
  • Great Keppel Island (GKI) – just 30-minute ferry transfer to the Southern Great Barrier Reef with 17 pristine beaches offering opportunities for snorkeling, diving, and bushwalking. Visitors can enjoy day trips or overnight stays. 
  • Emu Park’s (15 min) Singing Ship sculpture and ANZAC Memorial Walk and Lookout
  • Koorana Crocodile Farm (25 min)
  • Capricorn Dinosaur Park & Mini Golf (15 min)
  • Cooberrie Park Wildlife Sanctuary (15 min)
  • Byfield National Park (20 min) rich diversity of bush to beach including Stony, Waterpark Creeks, Five Rocks and Nine Mile Beach
Byfield National Park – Nine Mile Beach
Yeppoon Lagoon
Esplanade Walk and Bike Track
Spirit Stone on Yeppoon foreshore

Activities:

  • Fishing and boating
  • Swimming and paddle boarding
  • Sailing and kite surfing
  • Beachcombing – walk the beautiful beaches of Yeppoon and surrounds
  • Golfing – there are 2 golf courses nearby
  • Snorkelling, reef viewing and associated activities – GKI
  • Bushwalking – numerous walking tracks offer awesome views – Turtle Rock being one of the most rewarding
  • Bike Riding and Exploring – there are many dedicated paths and trails for the cycle enthusiast
Stand Up Paddle boarding – Cooee Bay
Beachcombing