Central Queensland & Bundaberg Holidays - Coast & Islands of the Southern Great Barrier Reef - Capricorn Coast

Just 35 minutes drive from Rockhampton, Yeppoon lies at the heart of a string of 13 endless beaches that form the Capricorn Coast. Yeppoon is a colourful, family beach holiday town with a wide choice of accommodation. The parkland esplanade overlooks a horizon of islands including Great Keppel with its 17 beautiful beaches.

North of Yeppoon, Rydges Capricorn Resort boasts two championship 18 hole golf courses, 20kms of beachfront and a vast freshwater lagoon pool. Further north, Byfield National Park offers 4WD adventure while to the south of Yeppoon a scenic drive follows the coastline through small beach communities that lead to Emu Park.

The Capricorn Coast attractions include the largest privately owned caves in Australia - Capricorn Caves with fascinating limestone shapes in a network of caves situated just north of the coast turn-off. Wildlife attractions include Koorana Crocodile Farm and Cooberie Wildlife Park or see the wealth of birdlife in Byfield National Park and the wetlands of Rydges Capricorn Resort.

Don't Miss

• Great Keppel Island - Discover the beaches of Great Keppel Island.
• Capricorn Caverns - About 30 minutes north of Rockhampton, these spectacular limestone caves are a must see, especially the Cathedral Cave. Wheel chair accessible.
• Rydges Capricorn Resort & Golf Courses - Tee off on the resort's two 18 hole championship courses.
• Yeppoon - The main seaside town for the Capricorn Coast, Yeppoon offers plenty of accommodation, dining, shops, markets and arts & crafts galleries.
• Endless Beaches -Scenic drives trace the coast.
• Emu Park - Enjoy expansive views of the coast from the Singing Ship Lookout dedicated to Capt. Cook.
• Koorana Crocodile Farm - This working crocodile farm is open to the public.
• Cooberie Wildlife Park - See native animals in a setting of tropical gardens.
• Byfield State Forest - Enjoy a picnic or take a 4WD to the headland overlooking Corio Bay.
• Nob Creek Pottery -In Byfield State Forest, the pottery has works by local artists.