Yeppoon in Central Queensland, is a sunny coastal town approximately 40 kilometres or 25 minutes drive, east of Rockhampton. Just off the coast are the Keppel group of islands, which include Great Keppel, a large tourist destination and North Keppel, which is a National Park. Yeppoon is renowned for its beaches, tropical climate, and the islands out on the bay.
The pristine beaches and shallow coves around Yeppoon provide a quiet yet vibrant destination both for tourists and miners settling down in Central Queensland. The year round temperate climate lends itself well to a relaxed lifestyle, which has proven popular with new families moving to the Capricorn Coast on the back of the mining boom. Yeppoon has many different accommodation options for all styles of traveller including beach front units, hotels, B&Bs and plenty of holiday parks.
